The Hawaii
Watchable Wildlife Project

The Hawai'i Watchable Wildlife Project is a statewide network of 31 viewing sites, a road signing program to direct travelers to the viewing locations, and a viewing guide and website to enhance the visitor experience and encourage responsible and sustainable viewing behavior.

This project helps both residents and visitors learn about and experience Hawai'i’s native flora, fauna and habitats in a manner that will be ecologically responsible, economically sustainable, and supported by local communities, the tourism industry and the visitors.

 

WHO WE ARE

Steering Committee

The Hawaii Watchable Wildlife Steering Committee is composed of organizations and agencies that manage most of the state’s wildlife viewing locations. Ray Tabata is Steering Committee Chair and Bob Garrison is Project Manager.

Non-Governmental Organizations

• Conservation Council for Hawaii - Marjorie Ziegler
• Hawaii Audubon Society - Wendy Johnson
• Hawaii Ecotourism Association - Annette Kaohelauli'i
• The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii - Sam Gon

State of Hawaii Agencies

• Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources - Randy Honebrink
• Division of Forestry and Wildlife - Jolie Wanger
• Division of State Parks - Martha Yent
• Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary - Jeff Walters
• Public Information Office - Deborah Ward
• Department of Transportation - Michael Shishido
• Hawaii Tourism Authority - Robbie Ann A. Kane

U.S. Government Agencies

• NOAA, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary - Naomi McIntosh
• NOAA Fisheries, Protected Resources Pacific Islands Area Office - Chris Yates
• National Park Service - Melia Lane-Kamahele, Frank Hays
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Islands - Barbara Maxfield

Funding

The Hawaii Watchable Wildlife Project is funded by grants from the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NOAA base funding).

How to Contact Us

Hawaii Watchable Wildlife
c/o Conservation Council for Hawaii
P.O. Box 2923
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96802
E-Mail: mz@conservehi.org

Annette Kaohelaulii , Steering Committee Co-Chair
annettesadventures@juno.com

Ruth Uemura, Steering Committee Co-Chair
rmuemura@yahoo.com

Bob Garrison, Project Manager
Nature Tourism Planning
bob@naturetourismplanning.com