Three Maui students received $2,000 scholarships from Friends of Haleakala National Park for pursuing ecology and conservation studies. The recipients are focusing on environmental engineering, ecosystem restoration, and native species conservation.
- Dominick Guiwa won for research on plant-based firefighting foam alternatives to replace harmful chemicals.
- Christian Pelletier studied how post-sugarcane soil affects native plant growth for ecosystem restoration.
- Serene Gunnison plans to provide free native trees to residents in Kokomo and Kauhikoa areas.
- All three recipients aim to address Maui’s environmental challenges including climate change and sustainable development.
Source: Maui News
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