Prepare for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season has arrived and it’s important that every household be prepared for potentially harmful weather.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Water Conservation Tips
Water is one of the most utilized and important elements in our natural daily lives. We encourage you, your household, and your loved ones to work with us and many other forward-thinking groups in finding ways to conserve and reuse water.
How The Industrial and Commercial Team Protects Our Water
Our IC team schedules storm water inspections to meet with facilities adjacent to the State right-of-way, both commercial and industrial, who have the potential to impact the State Highways Division’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).
DIY Household Cleaning Agents
There are many common household items that can be used individually or combined with other ingredients to create non-toxic disinfectants. Below, find some common household items that can be used to keep your home clean.
Construction BMPs Project Highlight: Freeway Management System, Phase 2
We're highlight the Freeway Management System, Phase 2 project based out of Lower Halawa Field Office for implementing great stabilization practices to reduce potential to discharge pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).
Water Saving Tips for Our Homes
It is important now more than ever to find ways to save water and money! Here are some easy water-saving tips you can implement around your home.