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County of Hawai`i

About Us


OVERVIEW:

Hawai`i Rainwater Catchment is a partnership website serving those who use rainwater catchment in Hawai`i.  Partners include Hawai`i Rainwater Catchment Systems (HRCS) Association, the County of Hawai`i, and the University of Hawai`i at Manoa (UH Manoa), College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources (CTAHR), Natural Resources & Environmental Management (NREM).


    College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources (CTAHR) Rainwater Catchment program provides assistance for residents dependent on rainwater catchment systems.  Our program offers:
  • An extension educator to respond to questions and community needs
  • Outreach education and literature
  • Support for the industry
  • Sharing knowledge, technologies and encouraging the use of safe, affordable technologies
  • Emphasis on health and safety

    HRCS Association MISSION:

    • The distribution of credible information for health, safety, technology and services
    • To help improve existing rainwater catchment systems for the elderly, differently-abled and low income
    • To promote the advancement of reliable and dependable rainwater catchment systems using simple
      processes and materials


    County of Hawaii provides oversight for residents dependent on rainwater catchment systems through a grant to the UH Manoa CTAHR rainwater catchment program.