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🎉👏 Excited to welcome Sarah to the CCMAC team! ✨👩‍💼Sarah will be supporting the state in achieving our affordability, sa...
06/05/2026

🎉👏 Excited to welcome Sarah to the CCMAC team! ✨👩‍💼

Sarah will be supporting the state in achieving our affordability, safety, and health goals! 🌿🛡️💼🏡

⚠️ Should we be worried about climate change's impact on surfing? ⚠️ 📈 With sea level rise, some breaks may only be able...
06/05/2026

⚠️ Should we be worried about climate change's impact on surfing? ⚠️

📈 With sea level rise, some breaks may only be able to break during low tides if at all. We're expected to see ~4 feet of sea level rise by 2100.

🌊 Ocean currents are changing, which will impact swell direction and size. Winter may no longer be surf season.

🏝️ Ocean currents are also shifting sand around, changing where waves break.

🪸 Our oceans are becoming more acidic, which harms corals and contributes to their death. Many waves break on coral reefs, and without coral, these reefs will degrade along with the waves.

💰 Surf related tourism will be impacted. People worldwide come to Hawai'i to surf or see the waves.

🏆 Hawai'i's most famous surf competitions may no longer happen.

🌍 This is not just a problem isolated to Hawai'i, but is happening everywhere. 🌍

What You can Do to Help

🌈 Support coastal restoration projects.

📝 Urge lawmakers to take climate action.

🐾 Take steps to reduce your carbon footprint.

Learn more about how climate change is impacting surfing.

Find out more:
https://www.surfrider.org/news/sea-level-rise-and-surfing



🌊 MAUKA TO MAKAI: Celebrate World Ocean Day! 🌍 Climate change isn’t just warming our atmosphere—it directly impacts our ...
06/03/2026

🌊 MAUKA TO MAKAI: Celebrate World Ocean Day! 🌍

Climate change isn’t just warming our atmosphere—it directly impacts our marine ecosystems through ocean acidification, sea-level rise, and shifting coastal habitats. This World Ocean Day (June 6th), the Hawaiʻi State Climate Commission is tracking action across the islands.
Protecting our ocean starts on land, winds through our wetlands, and extends past our reefs. From coastal restoration to educational opportunities, our incredible community partners have put together a weekend of collective action.

Find your island, grab your reef-safe sunscreen, and let's malama our blue continent! 👇

📍 Weekend Event Schedule
🏝️ KAUAʻI
• Kukui Grove Shopping Center: Family-friendly ocean education booths, interactive climate displays, and community talk-stories.
June 6th, 11am.
• DOFAW Kawaiʻele Waterbird Sanctuary Restoration: Restore crucial wetland habitats that shield our coastlines from sea-level rise and protect native waterbirds. June 6th, 1pm.
• Hoʻomalu Ke Kai Clean Up at Nukoliʻi Beach: Roll up your sleeves for a community beach cleanup to stop plastic pollution at the tide line.
June 7th, 11am

🏝️ OʻAHU
• Kahe Point/Electric Beach Cleanup. Help your local community beach!
June 6th, 6:30am.
• Mauliola - Sand Island Boat Ramp Cleanup. Volunteers wanted!
June 6th, 9am.
• Wawamalu - Sandy Beach Cleanup, all are welcome!
June 6th, 9am.
• Waimea Valley & Mālama Pūpūkea: Celebrate the Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District!
June 6th, 9am.
• Waikiki Aquarium: Our Ocean Our Future - Aquarium activities throughout the day. June 8th, 9am.

🏝️ MAUI
• Pacific Whale Foundation Events: Roll up your sleeves for a community beach cleanup to at Stable Road Beach!
June 6th, 10am.


🌀📦 Hurricane season officially kicks off June 1st and rolls through November 30th. 🗓️🚨How are you and your ʻohana stayin...
06/02/2026

🌀📦 Hurricane season officially kicks off June 1st and rolls through November 30th. 🗓️🚨

How are you and your ʻohana staying prepared? 🏡🤔

As climate change continues to drive shifts in global weather, patterns like El Niño can play a major role in making hurricanes across the Pacific more severe. 🔥🌊 Warmer ocean temperatures act as fuel for these storms, while shifting wind patterns can amplify storm development, intensity, and heavy rainfall across our islands. 🌧️⚡

Because we live on an isolated island state, supply chains can take time to recover after a severe weather event. True climate resilience starts at home—and preparation today makes all the difference for tomorrow. 🛠️ supply kits, evacuation plans, and home retrofits are our best lines of defense.

📚💡 Not sure where to start?
For an incredible, step-by-step guide on how to secure your property and protect your family, check out the Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards created by the University of Hawaiʻi's Sea Grant Program. It includes everything from emergency checklist basics to installing hurricane straps.

👇 Download your free copy here: 👇
🔗 https://seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/homeowners-handbook-to-prepare-for-natural-hazards/

Join CCMAC and partners this Saturday at Bishop Museum! Discover how science, culture, and community action unite to pro...
05/29/2026

Join CCMAC and partners this Saturday at Bishop Museum! Discover how science, culture, and community action unite to protect the unique biodiversity of ko Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina at Bishop Museum’s Science & Sustainability Festival.

Science & Sustainability Festival 2026
Bishop Museum
Saturday, May 30, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Doors open at 9 a.m.

🌱 The Secret to a Resilient Hawaiʻi? It’s Under Your Feet.A recent Civil Beat op-ed reminds us that our health is deeply...
05/27/2026

🌱 The Secret to a Resilient Hawaiʻi? It’s Under Your Feet.

A recent Civil Beat op-ed reminds us that our health is deeply rooted in the quality of our soil. In Hawaiʻi, "Healthy Soils" aren't just for farmers—they are the foundation of our collective future.

Why Soil Matters for YOU: 🥦 Nutrition: Richer soil means more nutrient-dense local food for your ‘ohana.
💧 Water Security: Healthy soil recharges our precious aquifers and filters out pollutants before they reach the reef.
🌀 Protection: Soil acts as a "climate sponge," absorbing heavy rains during Kona Lows and holding moisture during droughts.
🌡️ Cooling the Planet: By sequestering carbon, our agricultural lands are one of our greatest tools in the fight against climate change.

As we work toward a , we must protect the living skin of our islands. From backyard composting to supporting regenerative local ranching, we all have a role to play.

📖 Read the full story: https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/healthy-soils-make-for-a-healthier-people/


Excited to welcome Megan to the CCMAC team! Megan will be interning with us this summer supporting the state in achievin...
05/27/2026

Excited to welcome Megan to the CCMAC team! Megan will be interning with us this summer supporting the state in achieving our affordability, safety and health goals!

What is an El Niño Event?Normally, the strong trade winds moving from east to west along the equator push water towards ...
05/22/2026

What is an El Niño Event?

Normally, the strong trade winds moving from east to west along the equator push water towards Asia, where it accumulates and heats up. Colder water along the Eastern Pacific rises to replace the water being pushed towards Asia, a process known as upwelling. This cool water provides perfect conditions for productive fisheries along the Eastern Pacific.

🌡️ El Niño is when the Pacific Ocean temperatures are warmer than average, and this weakens the trade winds. These weakened trade winds allow hotter water to flow from the Western Pacific to the Eastern Pacific. This disrupts ocean ecosystems, weather patterns, and increases air temperature throughout the Pacific and North and South America.

📅 El Niño events typically occur every 2-7 years and last between 9 and 12 months. Climate change is increasing the frequency and the severity of El Niño events.

El Niño events negatively impact fisheries throughout the Pacific. Warm water has fewer nutrients for fish and their prey. In turn, this has major economic impacts for many countries and communities. 💰

📈 With El Niño events, we will expect to see stronger heat waves, worsening droughts, increased risk of wildfires, and, with more moisture in the air, we will see more intense floods. 🌧️ Here in Hawai’i, with the warmer ocean temperatures, we expect to see more coral bleaching.

The upcoming El Niño event this summer is predicted to be the strongest on record.

What You Can Do to Prepare:

✅ Prep emergency supplies for storms, droughts, and fires, including water, food, batteries, first aid, and important documents.

✅ Remove invasive vegetation from your yard to reduce fuel for fires.

✅ Plant native plants in your yard to help retain soil moisture. This will also help reduce the risk of fires.

✅ Learn more about El Niños and share with others!

Find out more here!

https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/from-record-heat-to-floods-and-drought-whats-in-store-if-a-super-el-nino-hits-this-year






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