Chapter 2 Honolulu Environment

 
Honolulu has close to 900,000 residents in less than 1,554 square kilometers, Oahu, once a pristine island, has suffered much environmental degradation.  Sugar plantations and other agricultural activities added pollution problems to the island.  There is little air pollution, but the island remains sensitive to water pollution.  Some of its beaches are in danger of erosion, however the endangered green turtle has shown signs of recovery in Hawaii. 

The visual pollution of the controversial Honolulu Rapid transit grates against what we hold dear about Hawaii.  The massive cement structures make locals gasp.  These jarring pockmarks will scar Ohau's complexion and cannot simply be hidden by plants the Department of Environment Services (ENV)  takes care of everything  the wastewater from our drains, the trash and green wastes from homes and lawns, along with debris washed from the land by storm water.  Every day the ENV collects and treats about 105 million gallons of wastewater along with gathering the trash from the curb and disposing it six days a week.  The ENV provides services larger mission is to work in partnership with the residents of the City and County of Honolulu to make sure the island have a clean, safe environment.  The company works with businesses, individuals and sister agencies to foster a sense of joint responsibility for aina to protect the children. 

  Resources
http://www.civilbeat.com/posts/2012/08/09/16796-assaults-on-hawaiis-environment-unite-st... 
http://www.city-data.com/world-cities/Honolulu-Environment.html