Cesspool conversion tool for homeowners, policymakers launches
A user-friendly webpage to help homeowners and policymakers address the critical issues surrounding Hawaiʻi’s estimated 83,000 cesspools is now publicly available.
Innovative place-based education at UH Mānoa receives $495K boost
The first week of the course focuses on the Heʻeia ahupuaʻa, while the second week connects students with other communities undertaking biocultural restoration.
Hawaiʻi Sea Grant director elected president of national association
Hawaiʻi Sea Grant Director Darren T. Lerner has been elected president of the Sea Grant Association.
Waikīkī fecal bacteria, north shore resilience research part of $8.1M award
Hawaiʻi Sea Grant faculty will lead projects to improve coastal water quality in Waikīkī and assist communities on the North Shore to adapt to climate change.
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation secures millions for UH programs
The funds are part of the $1.7-trillion federal government omnibus funding bill for fiscal year 2023.
Designing for future Waikīkī with sea-level rise earns honors
UH research “Envisioning Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Waikiki, Hawaiʻi,” received an honorable mention at the AIA Honors and Design Awards.
Climate change initiatives, mitigation strategies part of conference
The Hawaiʻi State Climate Commission’s annual conference will be January 9–12, 2023.
Architecture students build full-scale pavilion for agriculture research station
Second-year architecture students were tasked with designing and building a full-scale 8-by-8 foot pavilion that will be used on Oʻahu’s North Shore.
Native Hawaiian moʻolelo represented in new HIMB mural
A mural based on the story of Keahiakahoe now spans across the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Lilipuna pier area.
$1.25M award to increase kampachi, shrimp production
The funding is part of a nearly $14 million federal funding investment to strengthen U.S. aquaculture.
