Neighborhood Concerns

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Is your water clean? 

 Latest Beach Water Quality Report
Blue Water Task Force

Program Goal: To provide valuable water quality information to identify polluted waters and make sure that residents and visitors alike are aware of potential health threats at the beach.

 Windward Coalition volunteers join others around the island collecting samples every other Sunday with results posted on Monday or Tuesday. 

Sampling Frequency & Season: Bi-Weekly, Year-Round

 We are always looking for volunteers to assist with water sample collection. If interested, please sign up HERE. 

State Beach Water Quality Alerts: Hawaii Department of Health

Sign up here to be notified of brown water alerts  

(Subscribe to Water Quality Alert Emails)

The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is a serious problem in Hawaii with several resources are available to help residents and professionals manage this invasive pest.

CRB Response Hawaii Website 

Report Invasive Species report suspected CRB sightings by sending pictures or calling

(808) 643-PEST (7378)

CRB Hawaii Resources: articles, lesson plans, tools for educators, and updates about the status of CRB

Hawaii Statewide CRB Plan: essential information on identification, impacts, and management

USDA CRB Response Program: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) response program, which includes various control measures and treatments

Best Management Practices Guide: guideline for best management practices for controlling CRB

Community Forestry Resources: forestry groups across Oʻahu that may be involved in CRB-related activities

Video Resources: new tools and technologies for combating CRB

The Windward Coalition will be organizing volunteers to help residential tree owners prevent and treat infestation. Details to be published in the upcoming newsletter.

VOG, is a type of air pollution that occurs when volcanoes release emissions into the atmosphere, especially in relation to the Kīlauea volcano. Based on the current wind patterns the southern and leeward (west) of Oahu are at the greatest risk  but when trade winds are absent (mostly winter) vog can affect the entire island. 

Residents and visitors should monitor air quality reports and follow health advisories, especially those with pre-existing respiratory conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD).

Resources 

Interagency Vog Dashboard: Quality info to learn more about VOG and who is at risk and what to do.

To monitor air quality in your area:

Hawai'i Ambient Air Quality Data

PurpleAir Particle Data for Hawaiʻi Island and State

Hawai'i SO2 Short Term Advisory

Civilian Aircraft

For Low Flying Aircraft

Contact Commercial FAA 

808-837-8300 PRESS 1 

Flight Radar Website Link

Aviation Fuel Odors

Department of Health (Clean Air Branch)

(808) 586-4200; 

Email cab@doh.hawaii.gov  

Hazard Evaluation Branch 

(808) 586-4249 

Military Aircraft

Aircraft Noise or Low Flying Over or Near Homes 

Marines (MCBH)   

Please report your location,  date, time, the duration of the event and concerns regarding flights over the community.  

 Send complaint to the Marine Corps Base  MCBH Noise Report or call  808-257-8832 and leave a message.

You can also report your complaints HERE 

 C17 - Complaints

National Guard (Army and Air Force)    

Direct Online Submissions 

C-17 complaints     

Call ARMY and or AF National Guard.   808-441-7000.