Sidney Stiefel

Sidney Stiefel is a field worker with the Snail Extinction Prevention Program at Hawaii's DLNR, where he is involved in the critical efforts to protect and conserve Hawaii's endangered native tree snails. His role includes conducting meticulous searches for invasive snails and their eggs, as well as helping to maintain predator-proof habitats for the vulnerable species. Stiefel's hands-on work in the challenging Hawaiian terrain underscores the urgency and importance of conservation efforts in the face of rapid environmental changes.