Dec 17, 2025
The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District, is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Stormwater Maui Maikaʻi & Mahalo Program! This program is our way of giving a big mahalo (thank you) to local businesses, organizations, and groups who have made an outstanding effort to protect our island’s sensitive ecosystems by reducing pollutant discharge into our stormwater system.
Keeping stormwater clean (by preventing pollutants like trash, sediment, and chemicals from reaching our storm drains) is absolutely vital to safeguarding our ocean and unique bodies of water. These six recipients are leading by example, demonstrating outstanding commitment and innovation.
2025 Maikaʻi & Mahalo Program Recipients
The following honorees are formally recognized for their excellence across education, facility maintenance, and contractor support.
Autozone (Kahului)
Recognized for their commitment to maintaining excellent site conditions, specifically by keeping the facility and detention basin free of potential pollutants and consistently addressing all potential deficiencies on site.
Kahului Elementary School 4th Grade
Acknowledged for collaborating with the HDOT Maui Highways stormwater education team to deliver valuable, hands-on instruction on stormwater pollution and best management practices (BMPs) to all fourth-grade classes.
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council
Recognized for educating the community and implementing innovative projects, such as their reef-friendly landscaping program, which directly reduces pollutant run-off and protects Maui’s coral reefs.
Queen Kaahumanu Center (QKC)
Recognized for actively promoting a culture of environmental responsibility within their facility, ensuring the timely and thorough address of all inspection deficiencies, and prompt response to potential spills on their property.
Valley Isle Pumping (VIP)
Honored for their dedication as a consistently reliable contractor, demonstrating superior flexibility in completing cleanups when needed, and going above and beyond minimum requirements to clean drains.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui
Honored for their valuable partnership with the Stormwater Maui team to provide critical education to local students on environmental stewardship and preventing stormwater pollution.
We extend a huge Mahalo Nui Loa to all our 2025 recipients for their hard work and commitment to Maui’s environment. Community organizations and businesses are vital to this effort through embracing best management practices, increasing public awareness, and encouraging others to take positive action.
To learn more about the Stormwater Maui Maikaʻi & Mahalo Program, please visit the Maikaʻi & Mahalo Recognition Program Page .
