New maps improve Hawaiʻi’s wildfire risk warnings
Unlike the current Red Flag Warning system these maps provide a daily, high-resolution look at the most current fire ignition risks statewide.
Protecting Kauaʻi forests from invasive species saves large amounts of groundwater
Increased groundwater recharge ensures a steady supply of fresh water, vital for drinking and other essential needs.
Scaling agroforestry supports fisheries, food production, cultural practices
The study calls on policymakers, conservation organizations and funders to integrate biocultural strategies into conservation policies and funding mechanisms.
Agroforestry key to Hawaiʻi’s path to carbon neutrality goal
The study found that more than 370,000 acres of Hawaiʻi’s unmanaged agricultural land is suitable for agroforestry under current climate conditions.
Experts shape Red Hill health registry at JABSOM
Experts gathered to refine the Red Hill Independent Health Registry, to track long-term health effects from the 2021 jet fuel spill.
UH weather monitoring system to improve flood, fire warning, forecasting
Researchers are installing an advanced network of 100 weather monitoring stations across the state to enhance weather and climate monitoring and forecasting.
Water innovation projects supported through new partnership
The pilot program was launched in fall 2023 by the UH Office of Innovation and Commercialization and National Security Innovation Network as part of their Innovation Challenge initiative.
UH Mānoa tackles wastewater emissions with $2M grant
The team will run pilot-scale testing at the Waiʻanae wastewater treatment facility starting 2025.
Drug-resistant pathogen spread studied in U.S. waterways
UH researchers will focus on the Hanalei River, where they will examine how cesspools and animal agriculture contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Coastal water quality rebounding after Lahaina wildfire
The study found that polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons levels in water samples were higher in September 2023 but dropped to low levels by November.
