Press Releases
- 26 April, 2021 – How is Hawaiʻi Protected from Invasive Species?
- 17 October, 2018 – A State Restricted Plant List
- 26 September, 2018 – October is Spot the Ant Stop the Ant Month 2018
- 24 September, 2018 – Addressing biofouling in Hawaii
- 11 January 2014–Test your plants and property for LFA
- December 2013/January-February 2014–Hānai‘Ai LFA Alert PR
- 11 December 2012–Plant Pono for PII
- 12 April 2012–ISCs Receive Senate Honors
- 15 March 2012–Island Landscaping Snake Duo
- 03 May 2011–Featured Pest Initiatives
- 13 July 2010–Questions on Strawberry Guava and Biocontrol
- 28 June 2010–Strawberry Guava Impacts
- 15 February 2010–Stop Little Fire Ants in Kona
- 04 December 2009–LFA on Maui
- 02 May 2008–New Law Prohibits the Sale of Noxious Weeds
- 14 December 2007–‘Tis the Season…for Rats
- 18 November 2007–Stopping the Next Miconia
- 11 July 2011–Agencies Plan Listening Sessions
- 23 June 2010–Strawberry Guava Impacts
- 15 January 2010–Agencies Coordinate Actions
- 25 July 2008–Coqui Control
Letters to the Editor and Commentary
- 01 January 2012–Coqui Frogs
- 08 June 2011–Axis Deer Control and Eradication Challenges
- 18 August 2010–Invasive Plant Laws
- 24 June 2008–Biosecurity Plan Needs Support
- 28 August 2012–Smuggling Tiplines
- 25 April 2012–Inspection Fee on Cargo
- 19 November 2010–Earmarks
- 15 June 2010–Fresh Cargo
- 20 January 2010–Special Funds
- 27 January 2009–Support Ag and More
- 17 November 2008–Prevention Key to Coqui Control
- 03 August 2008–Fee to Fight Invasive Species
- 30 June 2008–Inspection Service
Other Papers
- Biosecurity Forum Notes 040315
- 2014 Pilot Testing Social Media for Reporting Invasive Species 071514
- 2011 Presentation Martin Tipping Points and Sticking Points for WS
- 2011 Presentation Martin The Crisis in Hawaii for APS IAPPC
- 2011 Martin Abstract The Crisis in Hawaii for APS
- 2011 Martin Abstract for WS
- 2011 CGAPS Statement Congressional Subcommittee
- 2011 Axis Deer Issue Summary
- 2011 Brown Treesnake Fact Sheet
- 2007 Brown Treesnake Meeting Agenda & Abstracts
- 2007 Status of Voluntary Codes of Conduct in Hawaii for WSSA
- 2007 Presentation Martin Voluntary Codes of Conduct Hawaii
- 2007 Managing Vertebrate Invasive Species Martin
- 2006 Martin Abstract for Brown Treesnake Technical Committee
- 2003 IPINAMS presentation
- 2003 Martin Abstract for IPINAMS
- 2003 Executive Summary of Findings and Recommendations
- 1996 CGAPS Norway UN Conference on Alien Species
- 1993 Assessment Harmful Non-Indigenous Species
- 1992 The Alien Pest Species Invasion in Hawaii NRDC and TNCH
Partner Reports
- 2008 Brown Treesnake Meeting Report: The Brown Treesnake Working Group met in Honolulu on April 16-18, 2008 to discuss progress and challenges related to managing brown treesnakes and preventing their movement.
- 2008 Economic Impact of RIFA: Gutrich, VanGelder and Loope published their research on the economic impacts of Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis invista, in Hawaii.
- 2006 Economic Impacts of Coqui in HI: Kaiser and Burnett published their research on the economic impacts of coqui frogs, Eleutherodactylus coqui, in Hawaii.
- 2005 Brown Treesnake Meeting Report: The Brown Treesnake Working Group met in Honolulu on April 6-8, 2005 to discuss challenges related to managing brown treesnakes and preventing their movement.
- 2002 The Economics of Invasive Species TNC Hawaii: This paper provides economic evidence to illustrate the risk that invasives pose to Hawaii’s economy. Three different invasive species are considered: the brown tree snake, the red imported fire ant, and Miconia.
- CGAPS formation to implement Hawaii ASAP 1995: Initial letter about the formation of CGAPS sent by the Chair of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources.
- Hawaii ASAP 1994: The Alien Species Action Plan lays out priorities identified by multiple agencies, the first of which is forming the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species.
- Alien Pest Species Invasion in Hawaii NRDC TNCH 1992: Miller and Holt initial report that identified the gaps with invasive species programs and the need for a coordinated body to address these gaps.
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA)
- EPA VIDA Slides 10-23-2020: CGAPS and DAR coordinated a presentation for the public and partners on the proposed draft regulations for Vessel Incidental Discharge Standards as well as recommended changes. This VIDA presentation was livestreamed on the HISC Youtube channel.
- CGAPS VIDA Legal Analysis (updated 2016): CGAPS and partners have been watching the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) for several years in its various forms. In 2016 it was amended into H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act.
- 2016 Hawaii In-Water Vessel Cleaning Report Final Report: With funding from the Hau`oli Mau Loa Foundation, CGAPS contracted the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center to conduct a risk/needs assessment on vessel biofouling and in-water vessel hull cleaning, in partnership with the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources.
- 2016 Motion on International Biofouling; IUCN WCC: CGAPS and the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law ELP have partnered on a Motion for the IUCN 2016 World Conservation Congress to address biofouling.
- Original CGAPS VIDA Legal Analysis (2015): Original legal summary of the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA).
- 2014 Final Report on Hawaii Biofouling: 2014 report from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center on the risks/needs associated with vessel biofouling and in-water vessel hull cleaning, in partnership with the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources. Find the interim report here.
- 2006 CGAPS Alien Algae Final Report to TNC: This report provides a summary of the work accomplished by the Marine Outreach Specialist over 6 months. Funding for this position was provided by the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii.
Macrofouling on vessels can contain hundreds of organisms and create drag which increases fuel costs and be incredibly difficult and costly to clean. Photo: DLNR-DAR
Microfouling, or the thin slimy layer, can build up after only 1 hour in the water. Photo: DLNR-DAR
Flyers
- 2014 Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
- 2013 Strawberry Guava Control
- 2012 Buy Local for Ohia flyer
- 2010 Little Fire Ant Kona
- 2010 Little Fire Ant Kona Tagalog-final
- 2010 Little Fire Ant Kona-Spanish
- 2008 Snake Brochure-HISC and CGAPS
- 2006 Alien Algae Rack Card
- 2005 DAR Fact Sheet-Snowflake Coral
- 2005 DAR Fact Sheet-Hull Fouling
- 2005 DAR Fact Sheet-Ballast Water
- 2003 Silent Invasion flyer
- 2003 Silent Invasion flyer-Insert