Rain Gardens: Why They’re Important and How to Build One
February 2, 2023
While rain gardens protect your yard and make them beautiful, they also help the environment by collecting storm water runoff and allowing it to soak into the ground.
Keiki Storm Water Awareness
December 19, 2022
Inspiring Hawaii’s youth to make a difference is one of the best ways to prevent storm water pollution.
5 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday Season
December 1, 2022
This time of year, it is even more important to be mindful of how much waste you generate because our storm drain systems and waterways do not get a break during the holidays!
Hawaii Department of Transportation Pilots Project with Recycled Asphalt Materials
November 1, 2022
We all know that abiding by the four R’s (Reducing, Reusing, Repurposing and Recycling) is an easy way to reduce the amount of trash that ends up on our roads and in our storm drains. But have you ever thought that we can use this trash in the roads?
DIY Lavender Sugar Scrub
September 19, 2022
Prevent excess single use plastic waste by creating your own DIY scrubs and soaps!
Meatless Monday
August 2, 2022
You’ve probably heard about Taco Tuesday, but what about Meatless Monday? The concept of Meatless Monday is simple—just don’t eat meat on Mondays!
Eco-Friendly Back to School Tips
June 21, 2022
As students and teachers head back to school, we want to remind you about the importance of incorporating eco-friendly practices into your daily routine and annual traditions.
Hurricane Season 2022
June 21, 2022
Hawaii’s hurricane season typically runs from late June through November each year.
World Oceans Day 2022
June 1, 2022
The ocean’s health is at a tipping point – if we don’t act now, the ocean we know and have relied on for thousands of years could be gone forever.
6 Tips for Keeping Food Fresh Longer
May 2, 2022
Decreasing the unnecessary consumption of food products will also help decrease the chance for litter like food packaging from ending up in our storm drains or waterways.