The Water Cycle
You can do you part to help prevent storm water pollution from entering Hawaii’s waterways by eliminating waste, properly disposing of trash, and practicing sustainability habits.
The Plastic Diet
Looking to go green this year? Updating your household habits to reduce environmental impacts is a great way to get started! Here are five simple ways to get develop your new green habits.
Construction BMP Tip: Staging Areas
During construction, the potential for pollutants from construction-related activities to be carried off site in stormwater can be reduced if appropriate BMPs are implemented. Planning and proper installation of BMPs is required prior to the start of construction activity and on-going BMP implementation during construction activity is needed to minimize the pollutants from leaving a construction…
DOT-HWYS Oahu’s Q1 2021 Adopt-A-Highway Champions
Congratulations to the Moanalua Lions Club, HDOT Highways, Oahu District’s First Quarter 2021 Adopt-A-Highway Champions! Their route is along Puuloa Road from Wendy’s on Nimitz Highway to Tripler Army Medical Center.
Turn Your Household Green
Looking to go green this year? Updating your household habits to reduce environmental impacts is a great way to get started! Here are five simple ways to get develop your new green habits.
DOT HWYS Oahu’s Q4 2020 Adopt-A-Highway Champions
Congratulations to the Ewa Beach Assembly of God, HDOT Highways, Oahu District’s Fourth Quarter 2020 Adopt-A-Highway Champions! Their route is along Ewa Beach from Zippy’s to Keoneula Elementary.
2020 Protect Our Water Conference
The Hawaii State Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways, Harbors and Airports Divisions’ Storm Water Management Programs collaborated to host the 2020 Protect Our Water Conference on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
Tackle Unseen Pollutants
Hawaii’s stormwater systems are intended for rainwater overflow in heavy storms. While the storm drains work well to keep roads safe, they often deposit pollutants into the waters surrounding our islands. Here are a few ways your household can stop contributing to water pollution.
HDOT Launches New Hawaii Storm Patrol Online Learning Series
The Highways Division, Oahu District’s Storm Water Management Program recently launched a new online video series focused on teaching keiki about protecting our ocean, rivers, and streams from pollution.
Introducing Your Household’s New Favorite Color: Green
Changing your household habits to reduce environmental impact is a great way to go green! Here are five “green” habits that you and your family can adapt to help protect our environment.