Maui Bioremediation Group was founded in the immediate wake of the Lāhaina Wildfires in August of 2023, established to advocate for and implement bioremediation alternatives to conventional and mechanical disaster response. Their members developed novel manufacturing processes for biofiltration sock technology, designed the innovative biofilter infill components, secured short-term project funding, and advocated for solutions that center the wellbeing of the Lāhaina community. The hui has been active in bioremediation education and advocacy work with organizations and agencies including Maui County Council, FEMA, EPA, the Army Corps of Engineers, Surf Rider, Maui Ridge to Reef, and Maui United Way, and are currently developing bioremediation protocols designed to treat properties in Lāhaina. In alignment with community requests, their ultimate goal is to restore healthy soil for growing nutritious food for the lāhui.
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Maui Bioremediation Group
