Implements the Ko‘olau Mountains Watershed Management Plan. Focuses on building the foundation of the KMWP, maintaining office space and other necessities to coordinate the KMWP efficiently and effectively, and raising funds from public and private sources, with the support of KMWP members, to fund the needs and projects for the partnership. Plans, prioritizes, and implements Ko‘olau Mountains Watershed Partnership projects. Works in conjunction with private and public watershed partners and directs a team of KMWP members to implement forested watershed protection and restoration projects such as fencing, feral animal and weed control, reforestation, monitoring, and public outreach. Translates the KMWP Management Plan developed by the partnership coordinating committee into appropriate action. Assures favorable public relations and quality control of action by the team. Assures that information on watershed protection activities is properly kept in project records. Works with funding agencies to identify and obtain financial support for projects. This includes writing and submitting grant applications and reports. Recruits, hires, and trains, with the assistance of partner members, field crew and volunteers in control methods, proper watershed management procedures, equipment, and safety. Accurately records and reports work progress. Works with landowners and the community to implement management objectives and to obtain proper approvals to carry out management objectives. Leads public outreach efforts, working with media, community organizations, civic leaders and individuals through an effective program using personal contact, media briefings, brochures, press releases, presentations and public service announcements. Coordinates with cooperators, volunteers and the public to establish new collaborative efforts to protect and restore the ~100,000 acre Ko‘olau Mountains watershed area.
