Source: National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC)
For the United States Drought Monitor, click here.
What's New
February 24-26, 2010 - American Rainwater Catchment System Association Rainwater Harvesting & Accreditation Workshop in Honolulu - Tokai International College. Register online at www.arsca.org.
January 7, 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.
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: 10% voluntary 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 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)
