First, thanks to all the friends and family who have helped to spread the word about this project. I know you're all busy and have your own causes/projects/work.
An update:
It's looking less and less like it will be my Master's project and more and more like it will fit into that grey zone after thesis submission and before graduation. Our contact at the KIRC confirmed that if this work doesn't happen two and a half weeks from now, it won't happen this year. He is giving us until Aug. 25 to commit to the Sept. 5 boots-on-the-ground date or cut and run. I'm skeptical that, even if we do get funding, we'll be able to coordinate arrangements for seven people (some of whom have, understandably, other priorities at the beginning of the school year) in such a short time. Even I have started working on my Plan 'B', leaving the Kaho'olawe research in limbo until something happens to transform the situation or until that deadline ticks by, whichever comes first.
But this is not all bad news. It gives us more time to come up with decent support for a worthwhile project.
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