Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council advises ke Kiaʻāina and the Director of the Department of Health on matters relating to environmental quality in Hawaii, me ka air, water, land, and noise pollution. Nānā aku nei ia i proposed rules and policies, conducts nā hōʻike lehulehu, and makes nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo on ka mālama ʻāina priorities. The council serves as a bridge between the public, scientific community, and ke aupuni mokuʻāina on environmental issues.

Kēia ʻaha kūkā is one of the primary venues for public input on Hawaii's environmental policies, from clean water standards to hazardous waste rules. Residents with concerns about local environmental quality can bring issues to the council's attention.