Hawaii residents are urged to use the Pest Hotline to promptly report sightings of invasive pests such as snakes, unusually aggressive stinging ants, and illegal or unknown animals. Call 643-PEST (643-7378)
The resources working group is chaired by a staff member from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Contact Elizabeth Corbin for more information.
The strategic plan is currently under review. Currently this working group works toward the following goals and tasks.
Goals: 1) Determine levels of resources spent on invasive species (2) Determine resource needs statewide (3) Seek public and private sector funding for invasive species management and control programs to support priority programs; and ( 4 ) Share knowledge and expertise.
Tasks:
Identify all county, state, federal and private funds expended for the purposes of the invasive species problem in the State.
Identify all county, state, federal and private funds available to fight invasive species and advise and assist state departments to acquire these funds.
Develop dedicated funding sources for invasive species prevention and control programs (e.g. Island Invasive Species Committees, biocontrol).
Identify and prioritize each lead agency's organizational and resource shortfalls with respect to invasive species HRS 194-2 (3).
