The state of hawaii endangered wildlife programs supports three critical projects for preserving culturally and economically important native birds

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1 awarded the State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources $1,181,672 on September 30, 2025, under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.615) to support three critical endangered wildlife programs preserving four Hawaiian native bird species unique to Hawaii and the United States.

The funded programs support captive care centers specializing in breeding endangered birds, on-the-ground management to combat invasive alien animals, and reintroduction efforts for the Hawaiian crow (alala), an endangered species. The award funds species management, captive propagation, and habitat restoration using proven recovery techniques analogous to those employed in the bald eagle recovery program.

The recipient, Hawaii's Department of Land & Natural Resources, implements endangered species recovery work through its Division of Forestry and Wildlife across multiple Hawaiian islands. Performance runs through September 30, 2028, with work conducted in Hawaii. The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund authorizes the Department of the Interior to provide federal financial assistance to states and territories with cooperative agreements under Section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act. Eligible activities include species management, habitat acquisition and restoration, captive propagation, status surveys, research, and public education and outreach.

The three programs are critical for the preservation of four species unique to hawaii and the united states. The continued commitment to these programs helps reflect the proud history of conservation success in the united states and helps shine light on the incredible accomplishments the country has in bringing species core to the american identity back from the brink of extinction. Using proven techniques like those used to save the bald eagle, the hawaii endangered wildlife program will support centers specializing in captive care for birds, on the ground management to combat alien animals, and support the reintroduction of a charismatic endangered crow.