C G A P S
The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS) is a multi-agency partnership to coordinate more effective protection for Hawaii's economy, environment, health, and way of life from harmful alien pests. CGAPS Silent Invasion snake
Meetings Press releases & news Announcements Contact information CGAPS-L e-mail list Reports & white papers PSAs Meeting agendas & notes

Announcements

     CGAPS meeting announcement
The next CGAPS meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 9-12 noon. Invasive Species Committees will meet from 1-4 p.m. Both meetings will at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine Conference Room, at 1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu.

Current and archived meeting agendas for CGAPS meetings are available online.

Aohe Limue - Alien Algae Cleanup Efforts in Waikiki

Alien Algae Cleanup Logo The next Aohe Limue - Alien Algae Cleanup in Waikiki will be held soon, date to be announced.

      CGAPS participants include:

Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Hawaii Department of Health
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
Hawaii Department of Transportation
Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation
Hawaii Visitors Bureau
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc.
National Park Service
The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii
Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Navy
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
U.S. Postal Service
University of Hawaii

CGAPS contact info

    CGAPS
Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species
P.O. Box 61441
Honolulu, HI 96839 USA 		        Christy Martin
(Public Information Officer)
ph.: (808) 722-0995
fax: (808) 956-4710
e-mail: christym@rocketmail.com

CGAPS press releases & news

CGAPS-L e-mail list

Communication among CGAPS participants is facilitated by use of an electronic mailing list. Further information about the CGAPS-L electronic mailing list is available online.

Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

  • Keep Hawaii Pest Free (mp3, 635kb) (February 2007)
    Even though it is illegal to import or possess snakes and piranha in Hawaii, there are a few bad apples that smuggle them in, where they may be set free or escape. Do you know who to call if you see a snake?? The hotline is 643-PEST (643-7378, direct dial on any island). It's also the amnesty line, where you can surrender illegal pets without questions or fear of prosecution. Here's a handy jingle featuring Frank DeLima to help you remember who to call whenever you see a snake or other suspicious creature.

    This PSA may be used free of copyright for educational purposes, so you are welcome to download the mp3. This project was funded by the Hawaii Invasive Species Council.

Reports and White Papers

     2006 Omnibus Telephone Survey Report
Tracking Awareness of and Attitudes toward Invasive Species in Hawaii
This 2006 telephone survey of statewide residents provides an overview of Hawaii residents' knowledge of invasive species issues.
Biosecurity Report
Leadership, Coordination and Action in Hawaii's Fight Against Invasive Species: HISC, CGAPS and Island ISCs PDF icon is an online brochure describing "the partnerships and groups that have arisen to address significant gaps in Hawaii's biosecurity system." This brochure includes a brief overview of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC), the Coordinating Group on Alien Invasive Species (CGAPS), and the Invasive Species Committees (ISCs).
The Silent Invasion
Selected excerpts from CGAPS' publication The Silent Invasion are available online. This illustrated material is easily readable, and includes such topics as "Why should you worry?", "What should you know?", and "What you can do to help protect Hawaii from alien pests."
Island-based Partnerships & Statewide Coordination to Protect Hawaii
Major achievements of Hawaii's island-based Invasive Species Committees (ISCS) are highlighted in these annual reports, illustrating the efficacy of island-based partnerships and statewide coordination as part of the state's mission to protect the islands from threatening invasive species.

DOFAW documents RE: CGAPS
Several documents RE: CGAPS are posted online by the Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DOFAW) (Department of Land & Natural Resources [DLNR], State of Hawaii):

CGAPS and ISCH meeting agendas and notes

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