San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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Our Hearts are With Maui
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Dear Ally,
The situation in Maui is unimaginable. The images and videos of
Lahaina are stark, and the aftermath devastating. Our hearts are with
the people of Maui. We join countless others from around the world
offering comfort (ho?on?) to those who've lost loved
ones, strength (?ikaika) for those still searching for family,
and resilience (ho?omau) to those who are starting anew. The
spirit of aloha is one of hope (mana?olana), and we are committed
to supporting the people, wildlife, and vibrant ecosystems of the
Hawaiian islands-just as we have together for more than 30
years.
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Many of you have seen the heroic stories from the Maui Bird
Conservation Center, which began to emerge over the weekend; and as
members of our family, we wanted to share an update with you on the
latest developments. We're beyond grateful that all San Diego
Zoo Wildlife Alliance team members and all the birds we're
caring for there are safe. At this one-of-a-kind sanctuary, our team
of conservationists have the honor of caring for some of the most
delicate and critically endangered species on the planet, including
the last remaining ?alal? on Earth.
Last Tuesday, our team found themselves on the frontlines with
firefighters as the wildfires arrived at our doorstep, and they held
the line with hoses and fire extinguishers to protect the last of
these native Hawaiian birds from catastrophic disaster. After battling
the blaze for the past week and offering the Conservation Center as a
place of shelter and respite for rescue workers, the fire is now
nearly under control, as firefighters monitor and extinguish any
remaining hot spots. The strong winds from Hurricane Dora knocked down
several trees, damaging aviaries and buildings, and blocking internal
roadways and pathways. Our team prioritized repairs to the aviaries,
and has since cleared the roadways to restore accessibility across the
40-acre sanctuary. The electricity has been out since last Monday, and
the team has been working off our emergency generator, in an effort to
assess the remaining damage and return to normal operations as quickly
as possible.
After seeing these stories in The Washington Post and The New York
Times, so many of you have reached out, worried about our team and
asking if there's anything you can do to help. We are so
fortunate and grateful to each of you, and we're making good
progress in recovering from the damage. Most importantly, our hearts
and thoughts continue to be with the rest of our community on Maui.
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Yours in conservation,
Paul Baribault
Paul Baribault
President and Chief Executive Officer
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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