Feb 7, 2025
HDOT Highways Maui District participated in this year’s Pacific Water Conference, joining water resource professionals, engineers, and environmental experts to discuss key issues affecting Hawai’i’s waterways and infrastructure. The conference, held in Honolulu, provided an opportunity to share insights and solutions for water management challenges across the islands.
Pre-Conference Presentation: Stormwater Management & Data Analysis
On February 4th, Ty Fukuroku, HDOT Maui District Engineer, spoke at the Pre-Conference about HDOT’s stormwater management program and the role of data management in improving environmental protection efforts. His presentation covered how HDOT tracks and evaluates stormwater mitigation strategies, and he opened the floor for discussion on ways to better measure effectiveness. As stormwater regulations evolve, refining data collection and assessment methods is key to ensuring long-term success in pollution prevention.
Conference Presentation: Lahaina Wildfire Stormwater Mitigation Response
On February 6th, our HDOT Engineering team and consultants delivered a presentation on the Lahaina Wildfire Stormwater Mitigation Response. The discussion focused on the unique challenges of post-fire stormwater management, including erosion control, sediment transport, and protecting coastal waters in West Maui. The team shared insights on emergency response actions and long-term strategies aimed at reducing stormwater pollution following the devastating August 2023 wildfire.
