HONOLULU (HI Now) - Storm Water Quality Division’s (SWQ) mission is to empower and provide guidance on minimizing our impact on water quality in order to protect public health and the environment. SWQ works with City departments as well as public businesses, agencies, and individuals to foster shared responsibility for protection of our wai (water).
The water that enters the City’s drainage system directly impacts the health of our island because it flows untreated to our natural waterways and ocean. Today, we’re exploring simple ways to protect our local waters and create a healthier environment right in our own yards. HI Now host Rachel Pacarro is joined by Dr. Alberto Ricordi, from the University of Hawai’i Urban Garden Center as he demonstrates how to test soil and why it’s crucial for maintaining the quality of our local waters as part of the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) Storm Water Quality (SWQ) Division’s Healthy Yard Care Program.
Join the Storm Water Heroes in creating a greener, healthier future, one yard at a time! For more information on the program and upcoming events, visit www.stormwaterhonolulu.com!
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