A Time for Reflection

The purpose of today is to reflect on the past week – new knowledge gained, old knowledge returned, memories and feelings stirred – and think about the next steps forward.

‘Io Species Information – Fact Sheet by the Department of Land and Natural Resources

Cultural Significance – Research by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs

‘Io Around Us

Have you checked out all the submissions from the Public Appreciation page?  (If not, click here!) It was amazing to see everyone’s photos and hear stories of ‘Io in our communities.

The Next Steps – What Will You Do?

We hope that this week was interesting and informative, and that it will help inspire further action to protect the ‘Io. Some easy ways to continue to help ‘Io after the conclusion of Hawk Week:

• Keep on sharing ‘Io appreciation and information to friends and family
• Use wildlife-safe rodent control methods
• Provide protection and hiding spots for your small animals rather than shoot ‘Io
• Report any malicious activity against ‘Io to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources
• Support legislation that would provide protections for ‘Io, their habitats, and their care
• Get any injured ‘Io to a permitted rehabilitation facility quickly for treatment

Mahalo for participating in Hawk Week! We will be sharing the answers to  all questions received during the week here. Please give us some time to get everything together.