Projects

Malama Kaua'i Is Dedicated To Action
We want to be an active participant in positive change, but we can't do it alone. There are many opportunities to implement sustainable projects that will really make a positive difference in the quality of our lives and we want to be a partner with the community in seeing as many of these projects implemented as possible. If you are interested in meeting with us to discuss sustainability and your ideas for projects please give us a call or email anytime and we can set a meeting with you or your group.

Malama Kaua`i Projects

• Malama Kaua`i E-Newsletter – Sign up here to receive a newsletter once or twice a month informing you about all the latest sustainability-related happenings on Kaua`i! If you would like to include something in our newsletter, email contact us.
  
  
• Malama Kaua`i Radio Show – A Bi-weekly radio show on KKCR, Kaua`i Community Radio. The show features both internationally acclaimed and local guests, covering a range of topics. Fridays from 12-1 on KKCR – KKCR.Org, FM 91.9 or 92.7.
  
  
• “Keep It Local” - A community centered, educational campaign promoting a more localized, diversified economy. Read our bi-weekly Keep It Local article series in The Garden Island Sunday business section.
  
  
  
• Kaua`i Farm Directory - An island wide directory of farms including what they produce by season and how to contact them. North Shore Edition released in March 2009. A searchable, online directory will be available soon.
  
  
• Kaua`i Agricultural Forum - Bringing together stakeholders to update the strategic agricultural plan for the island and seed and support initiatives related to strategic goals. KauaiAgriculturalForum.Org provides opportunities for networking and collaboration, and is a source for information about agriculture on Kaua`i.
  
  
• North Shore Farm Systems Study – To reduce the island’s vulnerability to fluxes in energy, transportation, and import prices, to build a resilient community, and to further develop Kaua`i’s agricultural industry, we must understand the challenges facing current food growers. The findings presented here are an amalgamation of information compiled from 20 one-on-one interviews with small-scale food producers on Kaua`i’s North Shore, as well as others involved in the food system chain, including chefs, restaurant owners, and specialists statewide. The growers interviewed represent a spectrum of small to mid-sized farming operations utilizing various methods. Download the study.
  
  
• Malama Kaua`i Community Garden - Four-acre organic community garden in Kilauea is open! Check here on how to obtain a plot.
  
  
• Malama Kaua`i Green Business Program - A program that offers resources, education, and a tiered certification to local businesses interested in sustainable practices.
  
  
• Green Map – Highlighting local businesses that have met baseline environmental criterion while providing educational information on sustainability. 10,000 maps distributed island-wide, as well as an online version. Reprint coming soon so contact Kate Henze for details on how to participate.
  
  
• Community Workshops – A series of “Do-It-Yourself” courses to foster greater community self-reliance and sustainability. Workshops include Gardening 101, Solar and Wind, Composting, Permaculture, Cooking Locally, Starting Your Own Business, Food Storage, Rainwater Catchment, and MORE. Stay up-to-date on our latest workshops through our newsletter.
  
  
• Kaua`i Sustainable Energy Future - A stakeholder in the County’s Energy Sustainability Plan; hosted the Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative Board Candidates Forum; ongoing community education about conservation and clean energy in partnership with Apollo Kaua`i. Find out about monthly Apollo Kaua`i educational meetings at MalamaKauaiNew.Org.
  
  
• WAI? – Did you know that 60% of the county’s electricity usage is spent pumping and treating water? Our water supply is oil dependent, and therefore highly vulnerable. In partnership with Apollo Kaua`i, Malama Kaua`i has been working to educate and advocate for a non-petroleum dependent water supply. Inform yourself, and remember that water conservation matters!
  
  
• Kaua`i Roundtable - A quarterly public forum for individuals and organizations to share information, network, build coalitions, and take action on issues.
  
  
• Legislative Advocacy – Malama Kaua`i advocates at the county and state levels for policy that is consistent with our vision, mission and goals. Recent county-level advocacy has focused on Farm-Worker Housing, the Kaua`i Bus, Solid Waste Management, the Important Ag Lands Study, and land use. State priorities include energy, agriculture, and land use policy.
  
  
• Sponsoring events like the Max3R conference that build government and community awareness about sustainable, solid waste solutions or the "L.E.G.S. Kaua'i Sustainability Conference" last October 13, 2007 at the KCC Performing Arts Theater.
  
  

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For more information on how to get involved please visit the Get Involved section.