What's Being Discussed
The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC) is holding its regular council meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The meeting takes place at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus and is also available online via Zoom and YouTube livestream. Topics include:

A progress update on grant proposals for FY2027, including budget preparation ahead of a November vote
A review of currently funded FY2026 invasive species grants
An update on a shared agreement between agencies for preventing and responding to high-priority invasive pests
A community discussion on coqui frog management in Pālolo, Oʻahu, and what actions may come next
A proposal for a faster approval process for biocontrol agents — natural organisms used to control invasive species
Timing updates for the HISAM award, which recognizes invasive species management efforts
Early ideas for future legislation, including updating the noxious weed list and giving Bishop Museum a role in biosecurity

Decisions Expected

Approval of meeting minutes from the May 29, 2026 council meeting — this is the only item requiring a formal vote at this meeting
All other items are informational updates or discussions; no other votes are planned

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents concerned about invasive species like coqui frogs, invasive weeds, or agricultural pests
Oʻahu communities, particularly those in or near Pālolo Valley
Organizations or researchers involved in invasive species grants or biocontrol
Anyone interested in state environmental and biosecurity policy