Source: National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC)
For the United States Drought Monitor, click here.
What's New
May 7, 2012 - USDA Designates Maui County as a Primary Disaster Area dud to Droughit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Hawaii County in Hawaii as a primary natural disaster area due to losses caused by an ongoing drought that began Jan.1, 2012, and continues.
February 27, 2012 - State, Counties, team up to support water conservation efforts during DETECT-A-LEAK WEEK March 11-17, 2012. The State Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) is partnering with island county water departments and the Hawaii Rural Water Association, to launch together Detect-A-Leak Week to encourage all Hawaii residents to check for water leaks at their homes, properties and workplaces. Click here for leak detection tips.
January 19, 2012 - USDA Designates Hawaii County in Hawaii a Primary Natural Disaster Area due to drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Hawaii County in Hawaii as a primary natural disaster area due to losses caused by drought that occurred from Jan.1, 2011, and continues.
TopDrought Notices
County of KauaiCounty of Kauai Department of Water
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City & County of HonoluluHawaii Department of AgricultureWaimanalo Irrigation System: 10% mandatory water conservation |
County of MauiMaui Department of Water SupplyUpper Kula Water Change Due to Drought Conditions Drought Watch Declared for Upcountry Maui DWS Requests 10 % Voluntary Water Conservation for Central and South Maui Customers Hawaii Department of AgricultureMolokai Irrigation System: 30% mandatory non-homestead water conservation |
County of HawaiiHawaii Department of Water SupplyWater Conservation and Restriction Notices Hawaii Department of Agriculture |
Water and Energy Saving Tips
Source: GreenPlumbers
Public Service Announcements
Drought (Wildfire Version A), "Use an Ashtray" (Download an audio-only mp3 file)
Drought (Wildfire Version B), "Watch for Sparks" (Download an audio-only mp3 file)
Drought (Conservation Version), "Irrigate Wisely" (Download an audio-only mp3 file)
Source: Hawaii Drought Council; Mahalo to Clifford Inn (video) and John Cummings (voiceover)
