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- 2017 HISAW Events 2017 HISAW Events February 11th Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm Waikalua Loko Fishpond 45-233 Kulauli St, Kaneohe, HI 96744 Oahu Directions: Take Kaneohe Bay Drive to Castle High School
At traffic light,
turn right onto Pu‘ohala street
if you’re coming from Kailua or left if you’re coming from Honolulu. Make your first right onto Kulauli street.
• Follow […]
- HISAW 2017 Student Video Contest STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST! GRADES: 7-12 (Schools in Hawaii only) TOPIC: Impacts of Invasive Species on Hawaii’s Economy, Environment, Quality of Life, or Human Health LENGTH: 30 seconds DETAILS: Create a short (30sec) video based on the topic described above. Videos can follow any type of format (interview, musical, animation, documentary, etc.) JUDGING: Videos will […]
- Hawaiʻi Interagency Biosecurity PlanThe State of Hawai‘i, in a broad coalition of stakeholders led by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Land and Natural Resources, has adopted the State’s first interagency and comprehensive biosecurity plan to protect Hawai‘i’s agriculture, environment, economy and health. The scope of the Hawai‘i Interagency Biosecurity Plan addresses three biosecurity areas including pre-border […]
- Florida Raspberry (Rubus argutus) FLORIDA BLACKBERRY (RUBUS ARGUTUS) Hawaii Pacific Weed Risk Assessment: 21.5 HIGH RISK Regulatory Status: none Prevention and Control Category: none Description Erect or arching thorny shrub. Stiff stems usually stand upright in open areas. Hooked or straight prickles up to 6mm in length. Leaves are compound and have three […]
- Black Wattle (Acacia mearnsii) BLACK WATTLE (ACACIA MEARNSII) Hawaii Pacific Weed Risk Assessment: 15 High Risk Regulatory Status: Hawaii Noxious Weed List Prevention and Control Category: N/A Description Fast growing tree. All parts finely hairy. Hairs of new growth is golden in color. Leaves are dark olive-green and also finely hairy, bipinnate; leaflets short […]
- Rat Lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis)Rat Lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis – parasitic nematode (roundworm parasite)) Regulatory Status: Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) Established in Hawai’i Description (https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/rat-lungworm-angiostrongyliasis/) Angiostrongyliasis, also known as rat lungworm, is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by a parasitic nematode (roundworm parasite) called Angiostrongylus cantonensis. The adult form of A. cantonensis is only found in […]
- FY19 Funded ProjectsThe HISC annually requests proposals from government agencies within the State of Hawaii, including the University of Hawaii system, and county and federal partners, for projects that address interagency invasive species issues. HISC-funded projects complement existing programs within state agencies and are those that: Fill gaps between agency mandates or existing agency programs, and/or […]
- Resolution 19-1: Supporting the Use of Science in Herbicide Regulation On January 29, 2019, the Hawaii Invasive Species Council adopted a resolution supporting the use of best available science in regulation of herbicides and recognizing the utility of glyphosate as a tool for invasive species control. Background Glyphosate is the active ingredient in many herbicide formulations registered in the State […]
- FY20 Call for ProposalsWith continued support from the Hawaii State Legislature, the HISC invites proposals for interagency projects that address critical issues in invasive species prevention, control, outreach, and research in Hawaii. The FY20 Call for Proposals, eligibility guidelines, and online application form for interagency funding from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council are now available at: https://hiscfunding.formstack.com/forms/fy20 HISC funds […]
- FY20 Funded ProjectsThe HISC annually requests proposals from government agencies within the State of Hawaii, including the University of Hawaii system, and county and federal partners, for projects that address interagency invasive species issues. HISC-funded projects complement existing programs within state agencies and are those that 1) Fill gaps between agency mandates or existing agency programs, and/or […]