Source: National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC)
For the United States Drought Monitor, click here.
What's New
October 20, 2009 - NOAA Prepares Citizens for Possible El Niño Impacts in Hawaii and the Pacific. This could mean a greater chance of late-season tropical cyclone development in the central Pacific, more high surf and less rainfall for the Hawaiian Islands during the upcoming wet season, which normally runs from October through April.
El Niño conditions will continue to develop and are expected to last through the
Northern Hemisphere Winter 2009-2010. Climate Preciction Center ENSO Alert System Status: El Niño Advisory.
September 18, 2009 - USDA announces implementation of livestock disaster assistance programs - LFP) and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP).
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 20% mandatory water conservation |
County of MauiMaui Department of Water SupplyDrought Watch Declared for Upcountry Maui 2009 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 AgricultureHonokaa-Paauilo Water System: 10% voluntary water conservation |
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)
