Source: National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC)
For the United States Drought Monitor, click here.
What's New
U.S. EPA WaterSense Fix a Leak Weeek is March 15-21, 2010. Cllick here for more information.
February 4, 2010 - El Niño is expected to continue at least into the Northern Hemisphere spring 2010. Climate Preciction Center ENSO Alert System Status: El Niño Advisory.
December 11, 2009 - USDA Designates Two Counties in Hawaii as Primary Disaster Areas. Hawaii and Maui Counties designated due to drought that occurred from January 1, 2009, and continuting.
TopDrought Notices
County of KauaiCounty of Kauai Department of WaterJune 5, 2008. Water conservation requested especially for East Kilauea. |
City & County of HonoluluHawaii Department of AgricultureWaimanalo Irrigation System: 10% voluntary water conservation |
County of MauiMaui Department of Water SupplyDrought Watch Declared for Upcountry Maui 2010 Upcountry Water Supply Update DWS Requests 10 % Voluntary Water Conservation for Central and South Maui Customers Hawaii Department of AgricultureMolokai Irrigation System: 20% 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)
