March Seminar Series: New Tools and Applications for Drought Management in Hawaiʻi
March 6, 2025
This seminar series will showcase tools and applications important for managing drought in Hawai’i and will feature experts discussing cutting-edge drought monitoring, assessment, and resource management tools designed to support decision-making in Hawaiʻi’s unique landscapes. Each session will provide an opportunity for discussion, Q&A, and engagement with experts actively working to enhance Hawaiʻi’s drought resilience.
Tune in on March 10 at 12 p.m. for the first seminar in the series. Brian Fuchs will discuss how the U.S. Drought Monitor works in Hawaiʻi, how drought classifications are determined, and ways to contribute local knowledge to improve accuracy.
Upcoming Seminars:
March 17 – Assessing Drought in Hawaiʻi: Trends, Tools, and Future Research Needs
Speaker: Dr. Abby Frazier
Explore historical drought trends in Hawaiʻi, the tools available for assessment, and key research gaps that need to be addressed for improved drought resilience.
March 24th – On the Way to Resilience: Exploring Two New Data Tools for Resource Managers in Hawaiʻi
Speakers: Dr. Ryan Longman, Derek Ford, and Cherryle Heu
Discover two newly developed tools that support resource managers in monitoring and responding to drought conditions in Hawaiʻi.