Filling the gaps in the fight against invasive species
Ikuma EK, Sugano D, Mardfin JK. 2002. Filling the gaps in the fight against invasive species. Report No. 1. Legislative Reference Bureau. Honolulu, HI
This study was prepared in response to a senate resolution to conduct a study on policy recommendations and funding options for a comprehensive alien invasive species protection and control program for the State of Hawaii. The damage that invasive species cause and may potentially cause affects the state's health and safety, as well as its economic and environmental well being. The present system to fight invasive species is plagued with serious gaps. Two of the major gaps involve funding and administration. The report recommends the establishment of an Invasive Species Administrative Coordinator, and suggests various sources of funding. For one year, the estimated cost of financing all invasive species programs is $50 million, which is beyond the reach of the state. The legislature should focus on the on-going nature of the funding problem, designate dedicated sources of funding, and concentrate funding on prevention and inspection activities. The document reviews the various agencies involved, collaboration, current funding, and how other jurisdictions deal with invasive species programs.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Ikuma, Edmond; Sugano, Dean; Mardfin, Jean
- Date of Issue
- 2002
- Publisher
- Legislative Reference Bureau
- Units
- ALKA , HALE , HAVO , KAHO , KALA , PACN , PUHE , PUHO , WAPA
- Keywords
- Alien Plants, Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis), Exotic/Invasive Species-Animals, Exotic/Invasive Species-Plants, Guam, introductions, Pests, Reptiles