Fiscal Years 2000-Present

Hawaii Plant Materials Center; Native Hawaiian Plant Nurseries

Senator Inouye secured these funds to start up native plant nurseries, and to revegetate the island of Kahoolawe with native plant species. The Hawaii Plant Material Center's restoration activities support the federal clean up of the island, which was used for target practice for 50 years by the U.S. Navy. Restoring Kahoolawe's native plant species is a high priority for ecological and cultural reasons.

Federal Funds: $550,000

Keywords: Agriculture, Environment, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders