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The Hawaii Island Economic Development Board is working in partnership with the Coqui Frog Working Group to control the invasion of coqui frogs on Hawaii Island. Operating with a grant from the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR), HIEDB is supporting our community in the fight against coqui frogs through the purchase of sprayers, hydrated lime and citric acid for the Community Sprayer Loan Program and by providing community education. The presence of coqui in Hawaii County is an environmental and economic menace. |
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Community Sprayer Loan Program
The County of Hawaii, USDA, State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture and Hawaii Island Economic Development Board have purchased trailer tank sprayers ranging from 100 – 400 gallon capacity for use at no charge to the community. To schedule a sprayer call:
USDA: 933-6955
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Coqui in Schools Campaign
HILO, Hawaii- The Hawaii Island Economic Development Board (HIEDB) with support from
the Coqui Frog Working Group (CFWG) has begun an outreach to our students in East Hawaii
High Schools. This campaign is to drive up effective participation and awareness of our Coqui
frog infestation problem.
Participating Schools include Ke Ana La’ahana in Keaukaha, Hawaii Academy of Arts &
Science in Pahoa, Waters of Life in Kurtistown, Kua ‘O Ka La in Kapoho and the Kamehameha
Schools Hawaii Campus.
Prizes will be given to the student who comes up with the most innovative and creative idea for
catching Coqui frogs. The students will via for X Box 360’s, PS3 and IPod’s. For the winning
school, cash awards for a project like “project graduation” or a fund to be used at another time.
Island Comedian, Radio, and TV Personality, Augie T will serve as spokesperson for this Bounty
Hunter of Ideas campaign. Augie will make an appearance at each of the schools to generate
excitement, participation and kick off in this project.
The Coqui Frog Working Group will be presenting the First International Coqui Conference on
Feb. 7 – 9, 2008 in Waikoloa. Our High School winning ideas, unique outcomes, and lessons
learned from this targeted campaign will be presented at the conference.
The Hawaii Island Economic Development Board Coqui Project is supported by a grant from the
Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR). |
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County of Hawaii Community Grants
The County of Hawaii Community Grants Program is supporting communities by providing grants of up to $5,000. The grants can be used to purchase citric acid, hydrated lime, gloves, masks, refreshments and other supplies necessary to fight coqui.
Download and Print Grant Application
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Hawaii Island Economic Development Board
(808) 935-2180
info@hiedb.org
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University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources - Coqui Frog Website
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| Coqui Frog Press Release |
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Coqui School Campaign
State of Hawai’i, Department of Agriculture- Coqui Frog Page |
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Hawai‘i Ecosystems at Risk |
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