Hui o ka Wai Ola Water Quality Data

<p>This dataset is the quarterly report for the Hui o Ka Wai Ola citizen-science based water quality program. Included are physical and chemical data that were collected and analyzed every two or three weeks beginning from June 6, 2016 to September 28, 2023. New results will be posted as available. Please see huiokawaiola.com for more information. </p><p>The goal of the Hui o Ka Wai Ola program is to increase the capacity for monitoring water quality in Maui coastal waters by generating reliable data to assess long-term water-quality conditions and detect temporal trends. These data augment the data produced by the Hawaii Department of Health Clean Water Branch beach monitoring program on Maui.</p><p>Please use the most recent version, as it is the latest quality assured data available from the group.</p>Visit huiokawaiola.com for full methods and most recently data and analysis

Mālama i ke kai: Exploring psychosocial factors associated with personal and community coral reef conservation behavior on Maui, Hawai‘i

Abstract Local and community conservation efforts can increase coral reefs' capacity to adapt to climate change. In this community‐engaged study, we examine affective dimensions and other psychosocial factors associated with coastal user conservation intentions and behaviors on Maui, Hawai‘i. In October and November 2019, we surveyed coastal users (n = 299). We found natural place attachment, sense of responsibility, and concern for coral reef ecosystems were positively associated with personal conservation intentions; civic place attachment was positively associated with community conservation intentions; and natural place attachment was positively associated with signing the Pono Pledge, a voluntary conservation commitment. We found personal and community response efficacy were positively associated with corresponding levels of conservation intentions. Our results provide insights into psychosocial factors that may underpin coral reef conservation behavior and inform partner communications and outreach