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Hawaiians have settled in Kaho'olawe
By this time people have started settling on Kaho'olawe. They also have started expanding in the South Pacific and moved to other islands. They also have dedicated the island to the ocean deity, Kanaloa. -
Goats
Goats have been introduced on teh island of Kaho'olawe and are a very big nuisance. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
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Too much Livestock
By 1941 ranchers have taken advantage of Kaho'olawe. They brought over sheep adn cattle. They have slowly diminished the plants and leaves by grazing. By the late 1890s there were 900 cattle and about 15,000 sheep. -
Kaho'olawe is Taken
President Dwight D. Eisenhower gives Kaho'olawe to the military for use. It is said that island needs to be returned in habitable condition. -
PKO Helps Out
Members of Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana (PKO) staart occupations on the island in hopes to stop the bombing. The PKO later files a law suit on the Federal District about the bombing. -
Goats are Expanding
Goat population has reached 50,000 on Kaho'olawe. -
Bombing Stopped
After all of PKO's hard work, President George W. Bush has ordered a stop to the bombing of Kaho;olawe. -
Kaho'olawe is Given Back
U.S Navy has transfered the deed of Kaho'olawe back to the state of hawaii adn the K.I.R.C program is in charge of managing activities. -
Is the Island Cleared
The U.S Navy declares the end of the UXO clearence project. They have cleared 75% of teh surface and 10% of that is at a depth of 4 feet.
