Ke `Aupuni Lokahi. Ke ʻAupuni Lokahi (Hawaiian for "The Government of Unity") was a non-profit organization created to administer the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Enterprise Community Grant awarded to the Molokai, Hawaii community in 1998 for a span of 10 years.
The Rural Enterprise Community Grant was awarded by the USDA to communities throughout the United States that had high rates of poverty and whose residents put together comprehensive strategic plans for job creation and community improvement. As of January 2008 the Molokai Enterprise Community had received slightly more than $25 million.[1] Structure[edit] Ke ʻAupuni Lokahi had a small administrative staff and an 11-member Board of Directors which voted on both current and new project and initiative changes. According to USDA EZ/EC guidelines, no less than 55% of Enterprise Community Boards could be composed of members elected by each communities' residents, while the other 45% were appointed by other board members.
The Lepers of Molokai. By Jack London The First Letter in the Important Series of First-Hand Impressions for Which the Companion Has Sent Mr.
London Around the World HEN the Snark sailed along the windward coast of Molokai, on her way to Honolulu, I looked at the chart, then pointed to a low-lying peninsula backed by a tremendous cliff varying from two to four thousand feet in height, and said, "The pit of hell, the most cursed place on earth. " I should have been shocked, if at that moment I could have caught a vision of myself a month later, ashore in the most cursed place on earth, and having a disgracefully good time along with eight hundred of the lepers who were likewise having a good time. Their good time was not disgraceful; but mine was, for in the midst of so much misery it was not meet for me to have a good time.
I tried to check myself. Leprosy is not so contagious as is imagined. I saw an illustration of the thorough trial given the suspect, when I visited Kalihi with Mr. Search Jobs. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by the closing date (Wednesday, August 07, 2013) of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
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Search Jobs. Molokai. Moloka ʻ i or Molokai ( pron.: / ˈ m ɒ l ə k aɪ / ; Hawaiian: [ˈmoloˈkɐʔi] ) is an island in the Hawaiian archipelago .
It is 38 by 10 miles (61 by 16 km) in size at its extreme length and width with a usable land area of 260 square miles (673.40 km 2 ), making it the fifth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands and the 27th largest island in the United States . [ 2 ] It lies east of O ʻ ahu across the 25-mile (40 km) wide Kaiwi Channel and north of Lāna ʻ i , separated from it by the Kalohi Channel . Plants - Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Nature & Science - Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Flora and Fauna of Kalaupapa It is amazing to consider how plants and animals arrived in Hawai`i, the most isolated major island chain in the world.
Over millions of years following their formation by volcanoes, these islands, stretching over 1,500 miles, were slowly populated by plants and animals arriving over vast distances—blown by the wind or carried by the sea. Twenty four hundred miles from the nearest continent or island group, the Hawaiian Islands are known for their ecological diversity and endemic flora and fauna. Monitoring at Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Native coastal plants at Kalaupapa NHP Monitored at this park: Plant Communities, Invasive Plants, Benthic, Marine Fish, Streams, Water Quality, and Climate Description Kalaupapa NHP in 62 Seconds.
Focal Terrestrial Plant Communities Monitoring. The vegetation crew working in Pacific island parks Description & Rationale Video: Sustaining Life - Focal Plant Communities Long-term vegetation monitoring is essential to determine plant community health, ecosystem stability, and the effectiveness of management activities.
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Preserving the unique culture, history and natural wonder of the Hawaiian Islands, the national parks of Hawaii offer visitors a rich diversity of experiences. From the largest and most active volcanoes on earth at Hawaii Volcanoes, to the most amazing sunrises at Haleakala, to the USS Arizona Memorial, where World War II began, all of Hawaii’s national parks offer unmatched experiences for you and your family.
National parks are to be found on O`ahu, Maui, Moloka`i and Hawai`i Island (the Big Island). Visit: Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkHaleakala National ParkWorld War II/Valor in the Pacific National MonumentPu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical ParkKaloko-Honokohau National Historical ParkKalaupapa National Historical ParkPu`ukohola Heiau National Historic SiteAla Kahakai National Historic Trail Like this: Like Loading... Kalaupapa National Historical Park - Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Imamura90B.