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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A major conference is bringing together conservationists from across the islands to strengthen efforts to preserve Hawaii\u2019s fragile ecosystems.<\/p>\n

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Aimee Sato of the Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve and Trevor Taylor of The Nature Conservancy joined us on HNN\u2019s Sunrise Weekends to talk about the 33rd annual Hawai\u02bbi Conservation Conference, happening July 14-16 at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort and The Royal Hawaiian.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme is \u201cImi i Ke \u0112we o Ka \u02bb\u0100ina,\u201d which translates to\u201c \u201dGuided by the Wisdom of \u02bbAina.\u201d <\/p>\n

The Hawai\u02bbi Conservation Conference is the state\u2019s largest gathering of conservationists, bringing people together to celebrate achievements, connect with colleagues, and turn ideas into action.<\/p>\n

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Organizers say it helps maintain momentum and keep focus on shared goals, including the protection and restoration of native species and ecosystems.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEven for the public, you folks might have heard of things like coconut rhinoceros\u2019 beetle, rapid ohia death,\u201d Sato said. \u201d There\u2019s so many challenges with invasive species and we had an especially challenging year last year. “<\/p>\n

Due to the political climate, the organization has faced significant funding cuts. \u201cThis is a moment for all of us to collectively come together and be reinvigorated\u2014within ourselves and with each other,\u201d Sato said.<\/p>\n

They also emphasize that everyone has a kuleana(responsibility) and a role to play in Malama Aina.<\/p>\n

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To register visit HawaiiConservation.org.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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