Well it has been a while since I wrote anything on conservation or my efforts for the Science Centre at Quilchena. Sorry. :D
My husband and I decided to take a trip to Maui. We just returned and it was truly magnificent. I loved the fact that the state of Hawaii has a really focus on conservation of its remaining species. We swam with turtles which are on the threatened list and shared the Pacific Ocean with its many wonderful fish. I am sure it is not as populated as it should be but it was beautiful... but not bountiful. One of our trips was a snorkel adventure to Molokini aboard the Sea Cat - recommended by Snorkel Bob's. They were a small but environmentally minded bunch of people. :D Their hard bottomed Zodiac was jet propelled and safe for surfacing whales, dolphins, and turtles. They served fresh island fruit and recycled all bottles used on board. Really wonderful. If I find their business card I'll update this info. 
We also made a trip to the 'Twin Falls" on the road to Hana. While the mosquito repellent was dry at the entrance to the path was something we were prepared for we were not prepared for the complete lack of signage to the falls / destination. HELLO... there are 3 forks in the road which go every direction. A bit silly.
What was far worse was the conditions of the water at the falls. There was a thick slick of rainbow colored grease on every ounce of it. I am not sure how these small black tadpoles survive. I have to say it was very distracting from the beauty of the rainforest. We decided not to do any other treks as a result of this colossal disappointment. Sad but true. I guess that what I did see was what was left of Hawaii. A shadow of its former self after total commercialisation of its culture and land. Too bad because there is beauty there. I loved my trip but will probably not return.
More action has to take place to preserve what they have in order to filter out the damage.
Perhaps using less chemicals which are found in sun screens and repellants would be a good place to start.
If people only knew the Dirty Dozen and what they do to the entire animal kingdom.
What to do next? I guess it is up to each of us individually.
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