Cuts to U.S. Geological Survey division to affect Hawaii research
The U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area (EMA) has been working on conservation science for decades, providing research for the sustainable management of ecological resources.
EMA addresses issues such as drought, invasive species, and wildlife diseases, including in Hawaii, where it examines coastal hazards and strategies for saving native birds and restoring forests after wildfires.
The iiwi, or scarlet honeycreeper, is listed as endangered on Oahu, Molokai and Lanai.
- Examining coastal hazards
- Finding strategies for saving native birds
- Restoring Hawaii’s forests after wildfires
Author's summary: Cuts to affect Hawaii research and conservation efforts.