Updates

MAHALO to all who joined us at the
January 12, 2010
 
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 Final HI-MDAP available for download!
 
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Interested in being involved in finalizing the HI-MDAP?

Results Chains

The HI-MDAP has a set of four general results chains by goal (available in Appendix C of the HI-MDAP). Each is described in more detail beginning on page 19 of the HI-MDAP. Site-specific results chains will be created by organizations and agencies as activities and projects are carried out. These site specific results chains will build upon a strategy within one of the four general results chains.

GOAL 1. Backlog of marine debris reduced
Strategy 1.1: Develop effective methods to locate marine debris accumulations
Strategy 1.2: Develop effective systems for reporting marine debris accumulations
Strategy 1.3: Develop capacity and coordination mechanisms for marine debris removal
 
GOAL 2. Incidence of Fishing Gear and Solid Waste Disposed at Sea Decreased
Strategy 2.1: Conduct education and outreach to ocean users on ocean dumping laws and proper waste management
Strategy 2.2: Provide low-cost and convenient disposal options for gear and solid waste
Strategy 2.3: Increase use of fishing materials and practices designed to reduce impacts of marine debris
Strategy 2.4: Amend ocean dumping laws to prohibit disposal of solid waste resulting from operations at sea
Strategy 2.5: Build capacity to monitor and enforce ocean dumping laws
 
GOAL 3. Incidence of Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Decreased
Strategy 3.1: Educate vessel owners on maintenance and maritime preparedness
Strategy 3.2: Develop capacity and coordination mechanisms for abandoned vessel removal
Strategy 3.3: Develop sustainable funding mechanisms and resources for vessel removal
 
GOAL 4. Land-based Debris in Waterways Reduced
Strategy 4.1: Conduct education and outreach targeted to specific audiences
Strategy 4.2: Improve effectiveness of stormwater permitting system
Strategy 4.3: Establish Total Maximum Daily Load for trash for priority watersheds
Strategy 4.4: Build capacity to enforce water quality permits and laws
Strategy 4.5: Employ structural controls and BMPs to prevent land-based debris from entering the ocean
Strategy 4.6: Increase coordination and targeted cleanups in watersheds and on beaches
Strategy 4.7: Decrease use of potential debris items
Strategy 4.8: Improve solid waste management
Each goal has a results chain (see the plan for draft results chains: Appendix B).
 
RESULTS CHAIN TEAMS
If you would like to get more involved with the finalization of the HI-MDAP, join a Results Chain Team or nominate someone you know.  There will be one team per each of the results chains listed above. These teams will be led by a nominated team leader.  They will meet approximately once every 3-4 months depending upon need.