Introducing Your Household’s New Favorite Color: Green

Changing your household habits to reduce environmental impact is a great way to go green! Here are five “green” habits that you and your family can adapt to help protect our environment.

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Water Conservation Tips

Water is one of the most utilized and important elements in our natural daily lives. We encourage you, your household, and your loved ones to work with us and many other forward-thinking groups in finding ways to conserve and reuse water.

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How The Industrial and Commercial Team Protects Our Water

Our IC team schedules storm water inspections to meet with facilities adjacent to the State right-of-way, both commercial and industrial, who have the potential to impact the State Highways Division’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).

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DIY Rain Barrel

We are approaching Hawaii’s rainy season, which lasts from November through March. We have a great, eco-friendly way of watering flowers and yard with this DIY rain barrel project the whole family can take part in.

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DOT HWYS Oahu’s Q3 2020 Adopt-A-Highway Champions

Congratulations to the Defense Information Systems Agency – Pacific (DISA PAC), HDOT Highways, Oahu District’s Third Quarter 2020 Adopt-A-Highway Champions! Their route is along Kalanianaole Highway from mile marker 8.2 to 10.2.

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World Water Monitoring Day

World Water Monitoring Day was created to build awareness about protecting water resources and to encourage people to test the quality of local bodies of water. Here is how you can participate.

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How to Grow an Herb Garden

As the community continues to social distance and spend time at home, many have discovered and developed their green thumb. Starting your own garden filled with your favorite herbs and produce is not only a great way to spend time as a family, but is an excellent way to save money.

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DIY Household Cleaning Agents

There are many common household items that can be used individually or combined with other ingredients to create non-toxic disinfectants. Below, find some common household items that can be used to keep your home clean.

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Construction BMPs Project Highlight: Freeway Management System, Phase 2

We're highlight the Freeway Management System, Phase 2 project based out of Lower Halawa Field Office for implementing great stabilization practices to reduce potential to discharge pollutants into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4).

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How To: Make Your Own Reusable Bags

A great way to save the environment and your budget is to bring your own snacks in a reusable container. Enjoy making these DIY reusable bags to carry light snacks with you wherever you go.

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