Updated Feb. 1, 2022 UPDATE – 10% Mandatory Water Conservation Kahuku Irrigation System In accordance with §4-157-4, Hawaii Administrative Rules, the administrator-chief engineer has deemed that special conservation measures continue to be necessary to address a water shortage emergency. Effective February 1, 2022, however, the Kahuku Irrigation System shall reduce the conservation measures from a ...
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Report on Compost Reimbursement Program Report on Non-General Fund Information Act 100, SLH 1999 – Annual Report Act 178, SLH 2002 – New Administratively Established Appropriations Report Act 236, SLH 2008 – Annual Report on the Biosecurity Program Act 233, SLH 2008 – Report on the State’s Progress Toward Meeting the Milestones and Objectives of ...
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NR21-21 Dec. 28, 2021 HONOLULU – A live mongoose was caught on Kaua`i this morning at Nawiliwili Harbor. Mongooses are not established on Kaua`i and efforts are ongoing to prevent it from becoming established on the island. Yesterday morning, the Hawai`i Department of Transportation – Harbors Division, reported the sighting of a mongoose at the ...
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HDOA celebrated employees who have reached milestones in their years of service to the State of Hawaii! Congratulations and a warm mahalo for your service! 40 Years of Service Richard Chang, Veterinary Laboratory Services Branch, Animal Industry Division Raleigh Reid Jr, Animal Quarantine Branch, Animal Industry Division Ronnie Shimojo, Veterinary Laboratory Services Branch, Animal ...
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The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture, Animal Disease Control Branch, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Veterinary Services provided an update on the bovine tuberculosis (bTB) situation on the Island of Moloka`i on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. The virtual meeting may be viewed on the HDOA YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/J32YlNmFjUE Questions regarding bTB on Moloka`i ...
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November 27, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE OF NEGOTIATION FOR LEASE OF VARIOUS NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS ISLAND OF MAUI The Department of Agriculture (“DOA”) is accepting applications to negotiate for agricultural leases. Applications and information regarding the lease disposition are available at the DOA’s Agricultural Resource Management Division (“ARMD”), 1428 South King Street, Honolulu and 16 East Lanikaula, Hilo, ...
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Hawai`i farmers, ranchers and producers are encouraged to participate in a Seeds of Wellbeing Survey (SOW) being conducted by the UH-College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) to gather information on the stress and stressors in the agricultural community. The survey may be accessed at: https://sites.google.com/hawaii.edu/sowwell/home The survey will contribute to greater understanding of ...
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NR21-20 Sept. 30, 2021 HONOLULU – October is “Stop the Ant Month” in Hawai`i and a multi-agency effort will be ongoing throughout the month to increase awareness of the importance of early detection to prevent and control the spread of the invasive little fire ant (LFA). The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Hawai`i Ant Lab ...
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Pursuant to Executive Order 21-07, Access to State Property, effective September 13, 2021, access to state facilities requires proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test result for COVID-19 within the past seven days before entering. Access will be denied to anyone seeking to enter HDOA facilities, including contractors, consultants, visitors, etc., for failing ...
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NR21-19 Sept. 2, 2021 HONOLULU – The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has appointed Helmuth Rogg, PhD., as the new administrator for the Plant Industry Division and as the State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO). His appointment became effective yesterday. As administrator, Dr. Rogg will oversee operations in the Plant Industry Division, which includes the Plant ...
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