Source: National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC)
For the United States Drought Monitor, click here.
What's New
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.
October 6, 2011 - Farm Service Agency Increases Guaranteed Loan Limit. USDA Farm Service Agency Hawaii and Pacific Basin State Executive Director Diane L. Ley announced that the loan limit for the Guaranteed Loan Program has increased to $1,214,000. The limit is adjusted annually based on the "Prices Paid to Farmers Index," compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie and Lieutenant Governor Brain Schatz proclaim July 2011 as Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii Irrigation Conservation Month. Click here for the top 10 irrigation conservation tips.
June 15, 2011 - FSA County Committee Election Nomination Period Begins. The USDA Farm Service Agency begins the period for nomination of county committee members. Download fact sheets and nomination form at link above.
April 27, 2011 - USDA Announces Implementaion of the Livestock Forage Disaster Program. The USDA Farm Service Agency announces that producers on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai may now begin applying for benefits under the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for crop year 2011.
Drought 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 2011 Upcountry Water Supply Update 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)




