Throughout the month of September, the public will have the opportunity to talk story with the producer and host of Hawai‘i Sea Grant’s Voice of the Sea television series Kanesa Duncan Seraphin, and other experts featured in the series, at the Hanauma Bay Education Program’s Thursday seminar series.
Beginning on September 5 and running throughout the month, the public is invited to watch the newest episodes highlighting critical issues surrounding freshwater in Hawai‘i. As a thank you for attending the seminar, each audience member will be entered for a chance to win a free pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. (The drawing to be held on September 26, need not be present to win, no purchase necessary.)
The viewing and talk story sessions will be held every Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve’s visitor center.
September 5 – Restoring Forests and Recharging Aquifers
Experts from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Suzanne Case); Kamehameha Schools (Ka‘eo Duarte); and The Nature Conservancy (Sam Ohu Gon) will be on hand to talk story about the importance of forests and native plants in capturing water to recharge Hawai‘i’s underground aquifers,
September 12 – Conserving Fresh Water in Hawai’i
As Hawai‘i faces a future of reduced rainfall, increased drought, and a growing population, specialists from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply will be sharing tips on protecting freshwater in our homes and in our communities.
September 19 – Recycling H2O
All the water used for drinking, cooking, washing, and growing food is recycled through the water cycle, but it is a long process when it occurs naturally. Experts from the Lāna‘i Water Company (Joy Gannon); ITC Water Management, Inc. (Elson Gushiken); and Roth Ecological Design (Lauren Roth) will be discussing how modern technologies recycle water much more quickly in order to preserve natural water stores and send less wastewater out into the ocean.
September 26 – Wai Maoli: Fresh Water for Life
Professionals from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation will be discussing freshwater initiative for the year 2030, and the Wai Maoli: Hawai‘i Fresh Water Initiative which is designed to address and resolve water supply issues.
Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Visitor Center
When: Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:30pm (please arrive at 6:15pm)
Cost: Parking is free after 4:00pm, no admission fee for the seminar
Phone: (808) 397-5840 or email: hbaynews@hawaii.edu