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- Coqui frogEleutherodactylus coqui Photo credit above: DLNR Photo credit above from left tor right: DLNR, Wikipedia: Cathybwl, DLNR DESCRIPTION: The coqui is a small, nocturnal, 1-2 inch tree frog with colors varying from tan to dark brown. It has a round body shape and a broad rounded snout with distinctive toe pads. They make a distinctive […]
- HISAM 2024 Awardsđ 2024 HISAM Awardees & Governor’s Proclamation We are thrilled to recognize the following individuals and organizations for their dedicated efforts to combat invasive species. Meeting these community heroes in person during Governor Green’s HISAM proclamation signing and the awards ceremony was truly inspiring! Here are the remarkable awardees: Outstanding Business Leader: Keokiâs Paradise, Darin […]
- Rose-ringed ParakeetRose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) Regulatory Status: Hawaii Injurious Wildlife (HAR 124). It is prohibited to release Injurious Species into the wild; transport them to islands or locations within the State where they are not already established; and export into or out of the State. Prevention and Control Category: KISC target species Description: The Rose-ringed Parakeet […]
- Now available ~ All HISAM 2021 PresentationsCheck out all the recordings from HISAM 2021 below… WEEK 1: FEATURING TALKS FROM HAWAIÊ»I ISLAND Monday, February 1 12:00 pm HISAM opening ceremony with HÄlau Ê»ĆhiÊ»a. Check out the opening ceremony for HISAM 2021: https://www.facebook.com/halauohia/ Tuesday, February 2 6:00 pm â 6:45 pm History of Invasive Species in HawaiÊ»i and the impacts on our environment, economy, […]
- MongooseMongoose (Herpestes javanicus) Regulatory Status: Hawai’i Injurious Wildlife (HAR 124). It is against Hawai’i State law for any person to introduce, keep or breed any mongoose within the State except by permit from HDOA; permits are not issued for Kaua’i County or the island of Lana’i. Fines for violations are between $250 and $1,000 […]
- 2015 Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness WeekThe State of Hawaii hosted the 3rd annual Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week (HISAW) in February 2015. HISAW is organized in coordination with the U.S. National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) and regional Pacific Invasive Species Awareness efforts. HISAW seeks to promote information sharing and public engagement in what the Hawaii State Legislature has declared “the […]
- Red-whiskered BulbulRed-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) Regulatory Status: Hawaii Injurious Wildlife (HAR 124). Federal Injurious Wildlife. It is prohibited to release Injurious Species into the wild; transport them to islands or locations within the State where they are not already established; and export into or out of the State. Prevention and Control Category: None Description This bird species […]
- New Zealand FlaxNew Zealand flax (Phormium tenax) Hawaii Pacific Weed Risk Assessment: 8- High Risk Regulatory Status: None Prevention and Control Category: MoMISC Target Species. BIISC EDRR Species Report this plant on MolokaÊ»i and HawaiÊ»i Island Description: Phormium tenax is a perennial plant that reaches around 2 meters (6 feet) tall, with smooth, leathery, sword-shaped leaves that grow clumped […]
- Council Approves $5.75M Budget for Fiscal Year 2015The interagency Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC) has approved a budget of $5,750,000 to support invasive species projects statewide in Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15). Funding for the HISC is allocated by the Hawaii State Legislature, which approved a joint majority package in the 2014 legislative session to greatly increase the Stateâs investment in curtailing invasive […]
- Africanized Honey BeeAfricanized Honey Bee (Apis mellifera scutellata) Regulatory Status: Hawaii Injurious Wildlife (HAR 124) Prevention and Control Category: None Not known to be established in Hawaiâi Report this Species! Description Also known as the “killer bee” in the mainland U.S., the Africanized honey bee (AHB), Apis mellifera scutellata, looks just like the domestic honey bee. Originally […]