Makai Watch Human-use monitoring and Biological Literacy Education ( HUMBLE ) Optional Awareness Raising and Outreach (ARO) Observation and Incidence Reporting (OIR) Biological Monitoring Human-use Surveys
Effective Stewardship Improve Relationships Trained Volunteers Outreach and Event Support DLNR Endorsement
Makai Watch Advisory Group MW Site Coordinator State Makai Watch Coordinator MW Site Coordinator Site Volunteer Government Agencies Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Chair Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Partners and Sponsors Kua ʻ āina Ulu ʻ Auamo The Nature Conservancy Hawai ʻ i Wildlife Fund Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) Conservation International The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation
Organizational Representation Program Support and Evaluation Makai Watch Site Program Coordinator Minimum Activity Management of Volunteers Training and Education for Volunteers Site Program Manuals and Quick Reference Guides Coordination with DLNR Recordkeeping and Reporting Makai Watch Requirements
No Offensive Action Never Confront Never Debate or Argue Never Provide Personal Information Be Aware Buddy System Telephone Access Police Assistance Photography Social Media and Information Sharing Familiarity with Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
Makai Watch Volunteer Site Coordinator State Coordinator 643 DLNR DOCARE Branch Chief / Supervisor DOCARE Officer Observes Incident/ Violation
Implementation of MW strategy Community compliance with Standards Volunteer Manual Statewide Makai Watch Workshop Pilot Projects Maunalua Kahana Community Trainings DOCARE Reporting ‘Ike Kai
Communication Follow-up with Violation Reports Agency communications DLNR Region / Area Community structure Small – Family conflicts Traditional Large – Agency/Corporation conflicts Commercial
Program Unique to place Standardized at a state level for comparison and creation of state/government program Process Transparent Ability to adapt to opportunities / situations / environment Inclusive
Support and Collaboration Key champion government and community leaders Coordinator for program and community Government / NGO Support Community Engagement Community-based Subsistence Fishing Areas Aha Moku Community Fisheries Enforcement Unit Education Observation and Incident Reporting ‘Ike Kai
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