This $500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program (CFDA 66.306) aims to support a comprehensive environmental mitigation and revitalization program in the Mana Ahupuaa region of Hawaii. The primary products and services to be delivered under this grant include:
Installing water filtration systems in public spaces and schools impacted by contamination; establishing a repository of native plants and trees for distribution to community members; disposing of nuisance vehicles and abandoned industrial waste; providing adult environmental job training and youth conservation education; and implementing green remediation strategies for community spaces. The grant recipient, Kaunalewa, a Native Hawaiian organization-owned non-profit, will partner with local entities such as the Kekaha Hawaiian Homestead Association, West Kauai United Methodist Church, Surfrider Foundation, and Earthjustice to execute this multi-faceted environmental justice initiative. The project seeks to improve water quality, provide access to clean water, promote sustainable agriculture, and empower the local community through education and workforce development opportunities.
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