Sponges play an important role in our marine ecosystems, but no one knows how many invasive sponges are in Hawaii’s waters. Nor do we know how many native species there ...
Read More
Information about invasive plants in Hawaii is spread across multiple databases and isn’t available in a format that allows resource managers to make decisions easily. Enter the HAPI project: UH ...
Read More
HISC Brown Bag Series #26 Title: Development of Mongoose Control Tools Presenter: Dr. Shane Siers, USDA, National Wildlife Research Center, Hawaii Field Station Date: September 9, 2019 Summary: Learn about ...
Read More
HISC Brown Bag Series #25 Title: Ballast Water & Hull Biofouling Update Presenter: Jules Kuo, BWHF Coordinator, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) Date: August 27, 2019 Summary: Learn about the ...
Read More
The Hawaii Interagency Biosecurity Plan (HIBP) is the state’s guiding document for biosecurity improvements over the coming decade. The HISC is responsible for tracking implementation of the Plan across agencies, ...
Read More
HISC Brown Bag Series #23 Title: Hawaii-Pacific Weed Risk Assessment 2019 Update Presenter: Chuck Chimera, HPWRA Coordinator Date: June 12, 2019 Summary: The Hawaii‐Pacific Weed Risk Assessment (HPWRA) assists in ...
Read More
In 2018 Governor Ige launched the Biosecurity and Invasive Species Initiative (BISI) as chair of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA). The year-long initiative has included a number of projects designed to ...
Read More
HISC Brown Bag Series #22 Title: Hawaii Ant Lab’s Little Fire Ant Response – 5 Years After 1st Oahu Detection Presenter: Dr. Cas Vanderwoude, Director, Hawaii Ant Lab Date: May ...
Read More
With 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 ...
Read More
Brown Bag #21 Title: HDOA Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response – Five Year Status Presenter: Kailee Tam Lefebvre, CRB Outreach Specialist, UH CTAHR/HDOA Date: May 3, 2019 Summary: Recently passing the 5-year ...
Read More
