BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Hawaii Public Meetings and Events Calendar//111285129//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261026T140615Z DTSTART:20260529T090000 DTEND:20260529T113000 SUMMARY:Hawaii Invasive Species Council Meeting - May 29\, 2026 UID:20261026T140618Z-uidGen@fe80:0:0:0:410:d2ff:fefd:e5dd%ens5 TZID:HST LOCATION:DLNR Board Room\, #132\, Kalanimoku Building  1151 Punchbowl S t.\, Honolulu\, HI 96813 & Online Via Zoom  DESCRIPTION:

Please See Agenda Attached and below

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AGENDA \;& nbsp\;
FOR THE MEE TING OF THE \;
HAWAIʻI INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL \;
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DATE: Friday\, May 29th\, 2026 \;
TIME: 9:00 am \;
PLACE: \; In-person &ndash\; DLNR Board Ro om\, #132\, Kalanimoku Building  \;
1151 Punchbowl St.\, Honolulu\, HI 96813 &\; On line Via Zoom  Meeting ID: \; \;837 8095 5345
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ZOOM LINK: \;
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83780955345?pwd=P4vqIihxj1gfgBqkoi vpCla5gZVPbF.1 \;
Meeting ID: 837 8095 5345 \;
Passcode: 146625 \;
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This Council meeting will be held using interactive confe rence technology under section 92-3.7\, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). C ouncil members\, staff\, testifiers and the public can choose to partici pate in person\, online via Zoom\, or by telephone. The public may also view the live meeting via its live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/li ve/RlxA60pdckk?si=sauEBJPk74Si5YGf \;
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To Provide Written Testimony \;
We encourage interested persons t o submit written testimony in advance of the meeting\, which will be dis tributed to Council members prior to the meeting and allow a timely revi ew. Please submit written testimony via email to: jack.f.reef.researcher @hawaii.gov. \; \;
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W ritten testimonies can also be mailed to: 1151 Punchbowl Street\, Rm 325 Honolulu HI 96813. Written testimonies may be posted upon the Hawaiʻi I nvasive Species Council Meeting website\; as a precaution\, please be mi ndful with any personal information prior to submitting unless you inten d it to be shared. Late testimony will be retained as part of the record and distributed to Council members as soon as practicable\, but we cann ot ensure Council members will receive it in sufficient time to review p rior to any decision-making. \;
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To Provide In-Person Oral Testimony (masks are highly encouraged ) \;
Attend in -person at: Room 132 (Kalanimoku Building) at 1151 Punchbowl St.\, Honol ulu\, HI 96813. \; \;The DLNR Boardroom which is accessible from the street level. \;
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To Provide Testimony by Telephone \;
On the day of the meeting at the start of the agend a item you wish to testify on\, dial: + 1 346-248-7799\; input the Meeti ng ID: 863 8241 6596 and follow the prompts. \;
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To Provide Video/Zoom Testimony \;
If you would like to provid e oral testimony virtually\, please use the Zoom link provided in this a genda. You can send your request to provide oral testimony virtually to jack.f.reef.researcher@hawaii.gov with your information\, email address\ , and the agenda item you wish to testify on\, but this is not a require ment. We ask that you identify yourself and any affiliation before speak ing\, but you can choose not to do so. \;
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Join Zoom Meeting \;
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83780955345?pwd=P4vq Iihxj1gfgBqkoivpCla5gZVPbF.1 \;
Meeting ID: 837 8095 5345 \;
Passcode: 146625 \;
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Special Accommodations \;
If you need auxiliary aid/servi ce or other accommodation due to disability\, please contact Jack Reef\, the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council Planner\, at 808-587-0166 or jack. f.reef.researcher@hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request\ , this agenda and other materials are available in alternate/accessible forms. \;
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For informatio n\, contact: \;
HISC Support staff: \; \;
1151 Punchbowl St\, #325\, Honolulu\, HI 96813\; (808) 587-0166\; Fax: (808) 587-0160 \;
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AGENDA \;

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1) Call to order \; \;

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2) Introductions of Hawai&lsquo\;i Invasive S pecies Council Members \;

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3) Introduction of Helmuth Rogg as the new Invas ive Species Council Facilitator \;

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4) Approval of minutes from November 26 \, 2025 Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council meeting \;

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5) Resolution to Adopt the Hawai&rsquo\;i Invasive Species Awareness Month Proclamation by Gov ernor Dr. Green declaring &ldquo\;&hellip\;that the silent invasion of H awaii by invasive species is the single greatest threat to Hawaii&rsquo\ ;s economy\, natural environment\, and the health and lifestyle of Hawai i&rsquo\;s people and hereby proclaim May 2026 as the Hawaii Invasive Sp ecies Awareness Month in Hawaii and ask all citizens of the Aloha State join in recognizing the importance of preventing and controlling harmful invasive species\, to help restore our natural resources\, strengthen o ur economy\, and preserve the Hawaiian way of life.&rdquo\; \;

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6) Discussi on on Act 236\, Session Laws Hawaii (2025)&rsquo\;s Impact on HISC Fundi ng by Helmuth Rogg Invasive Species Biologist\, Division of Forestry and Wildlife\, Department of Land and Natural Resources. No decision-making on this item. \;  \;

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7) Discussion on HISC&rsquo\;s Annual Grant Fund ing Program for Fiscal Year 2027: Funding Levels\, Soliciting Project Pr oposals through the Request for Proposals Process\, Potential Funding Pr iorities\, by Helmuth Rogg Invasive Species Biologist\, Division of Fore stry and Wildlife\, Department of Land and Natural Resources. No decisio n-making on this item. \;  \;

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8) Update on the Current Approval Proces s for Import and Release of Biological Control Agents in Hawaii (to be u sed on invasive pests and plants) currently pending permit and petition approval by the United States Department of Agriculture and the State De partment of Agriculture and Biosecurity. \;

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9) Presentation of 2026 Hawaiʻ i Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM) Award Recipients. More inform ation on each recipient can be found at https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc/his am2026/ \;

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a. Wendell Vincent &\; the Hawaiʻi Island HDOT Crew - Greate st Hit \;

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b. Alex Redeker / Biosecurity Solutions Hawaiʻi - Outstanding Business Leader& nbsp\;

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c. Kimeona Kane - Community Hero \;

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d. Taylor Engle - Oʻahu MVP \;

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e. Pūlam a Lānaʻi - Conservation\, Maui Nui MVP \;

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f. \; Ron Aronson - Hawaiʻi Island MVP \;

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g. Serina Marchi &\; Seascapes Nursery Kauaʻi - Kauaʻi MV P \;

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10) Public Comment to any other issue not listed in the agenda. \ ;

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11) Adjournment \;

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The Council may go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 92-5(a) (4)\, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes\, in order to consult wi th its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council&rsquo\ ;s powers\, duties\, privileges\, immunities and liabilities.   \;
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For information\, contact:&nb sp\;
< span style="font-family: Lato\, 'Helvetica Neue'\, Helvetica\, Arial\, s ans-serif\; font-size: 15px\; background-color: #ffffff\;">HISC Support staff: \; \;
1151 Punchbowl St\, #325\, Honolulu\, HI 96813\; (808) 587-0166\; Fax : (808) 587-0160 \;
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Helmuth Rogg\, Invasive Spec ies Biologist: helmuth.w.rogg@hawaii.edu  \; \;

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Elizabeth Speith\, 643pest.org Report Facilitator: speith@hawaii.edu \;

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Chuck Chim era\, Weed Risk Assessment Specialist: chimera@hawaii.edu \;

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Ja ck Reef\, Planner: jack.f.reef.researcher@hawaii.gov \;

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Mason Russo\, Research &\; Projects Coordinator: mason.h.russo.resea rcher@hawaii.gov \;

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Brian Tucker\ , Data Manager:  \;brian.tucker.researcher@hawaii.gov

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Please See Agenda Attached and below

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AGENDA \; \;
FOR THE MEETING OF THE \;
HAWAIʻI INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL \;
 \;
 \;
DATE: Friday\, May 29th\, 2026 \;
TIME: 9:00 am \;
PLACE: \; In-person &ndas h\; DLNR Board Room\, #132\, Kalanimoku Building  \;
1151 Punchbowl St.\, Honolulu\, H I 96813 &\; Online Via Zoom  Meeting ID: \; \;837 8095 5345
 \;
ZOOM LINK: \;
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83780955345?pwd=P 4vqIihxj1gfgBqkoivpCla5gZVPbF.1 \;
Meeting ID: 837 8095 5345 \;
Passcode: 146625 \;
 \;
This Council meeting will be held using interactive conference technology under section 92-3.7\, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). Council members\, staff\, testifiers and the public can choose to participate in person\, online via Zoom\, or by telephone. The public may also view the live meeting via its live stream at: https://w ww.youtube.com/live/RlxA60pdckk?si=sauEBJPk74Si5YGf \;
 \; \;
To Provide Written Testimony \ ;
We encourage int erested persons to submit written testimony in advance of the meeting\, which will be distributed to Council members prior to the meeting and al low a timely review. Please submit written testimony via email to: jack. f.reef.researcher@hawaii.gov. \; \;
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Written testimonies can also be mailed to: 1151 Punchbow l Street\, Rm 325 Honolulu HI 96813. Written testimonies may be posted u pon the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council Meeting website\; as a precauti on\, please be mindful with any personal information prior to submitting unless you intend it to be shared. Late testimony will be retained as p art of the record and distributed to Council members as soon as practica ble\, but we cannot ensure Council members will receive it in sufficient time to review prior to any decision-making. \;
 \;
To Provide In-Person Oral Testimony (masks are highly encouraged) \;
Attend in-person at: Room 132 (Kalanimoku Building) at 1151 Punc hbowl St.\, Honolulu\, HI 96813. \; \;The DLNR Boardroom which i s accessible from the street level. \;
 \;
To Provide Testimony by Telephone \;
On the day of the meeting at the s tart of the agenda item you wish to testify on\, dial: + 1 346-248-7799\ ; input the Meeting ID: 863 8241 6596 and follow the prompts. \;
 \;
To Provide Video/Zoom Testimony  \;
If you wou ld like to provide oral testimony virtually\, please use the Zoom link p rovided in this agenda. You can send your request to provide oral testim ony virtually to jack.f.reef.researcher@hawaii.gov with your information \, email address\, and the agenda item you wish to testify on\, but this is not a requirement. We ask that you identify yourself and any affilia tion before speaking\, but you can choose not to do so. \;
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Join Zoom Meeting \;
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/837 80955345?pwd=P4vqIihxj1gfgBqkoivpCla5gZVPbF.1 \;
Meeting ID: 837 8095 5345 \;
Passcode: 146625 \ ;
 \;Special Accommodations&nbs p\;
If you need au xiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to disability\, please co ntact Jack Reef\, the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council Planner\, at 808- 587-0166 or jack.f.reef.researcher@hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Reque sts made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfill ed. Upon request\, this agenda and other materials are available in alte rnate/accessible forms. \;
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For information\, contact: \;
HISC Support staff: \; \;
1151 Punchbowl St\, #325\, Honolulu\, HI 96813\; (808) 587-0166\; Fax: (808) 587-0160 \;
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AGENDA \;

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1) Call to order \; \;

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2) Introductions of Hawai&ls quo\;i Invasive Species Council Members \;

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3) Introduction of Helmuth Rogg as the new Invasive Species Council Facilitator \;

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4) Approval of minutes from November 26\, 2025 Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council meeting \;

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5) Re solution to Adopt the Hawai&rsquo\;i Invasive Species Awareness Month Pr oclamation by Governor Dr. Green declaring &ldquo\;&hellip\;that the sil ent invasion of Hawaii by invasive species is the single greatest threat to Hawaii&rsquo\;s economy\, natural environment\, and the health and l ifestyle of Hawaii&rsquo\;s people and hereby proclaim May 2026 as the H awaii Invasive Species Awareness Month in Hawaii and ask all citizens of the Aloha State join in recognizing the importance of preventing and co ntrolling harmful invasive species\, to help restore our natural resourc es\, strengthen our economy\, and preserve the Hawaiian way of life.&rdq uo\; \;

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6) Discussion on Act 236\, Session Laws Hawaii (2025)&rsquo\;s Imp act on HISC Funding by Helmuth Rogg Invasive Species Biologist\, Divisio n of Forestry and Wildlife\, Department of Land and Natural Resources. N o decision-making on this item. \;  \;

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7) Discussion on HISC&rsquo\;s Annual Grant Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2027: Funding Levels\, Soli citing Project Proposals through the Request for Proposals Process\, Pot ential Funding Priorities\, by Helmuth Rogg Invasive Species Biologist\, Division of Forestry and Wildlife\, Department of Land and Natural Reso urces. No decision-making on this item. \;  \;

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8) Update on the Curren t Approval Process for Import and Release of Biological Control Agents i n Hawaii (to be used on invasive pests and plants) currently pending per mit and petition approval by the United States Department of Agriculture and the State Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. \;< /span>

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9) Presentati on of 2026 Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM) Award Recipi ents. More information on each recipient can be found at https://dlnr.ha waii.gov/hisc/hisam2026/ \;

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a. Wendell Vincent &\; the Hawaiʻi Island H DOT Crew - Greatest Hit \;

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b. Alex Redeker / Biosecurity Solutions Hawaiʻi - Outstanding Business Leader \;

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c. Kimeona Kane - Community Hero \;< /p>\n

d. Taylor Engle - Oʻ ahu MVP \;

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e. Pūlama Lānaʻi - Conservation\, Maui Nui MVP \;

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f. \; Ron A ronson - Hawaiʻi Island MVP \;

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g. Serina Marchi &\; Seascapes Nursery K auaʻi - Kauaʻi MVP \;

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10) Public Comment to any other issue not listed in the agenda. \;

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11) Adjournment \;

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The Council may go into Executive Se ssion pursuant to Section 92-5(a) (4)\, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes\, in or der to consult with its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to t he Council&rsquo\;s powers\, duties\, privileges\, immunities and liabil ities.   \;
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For informat ion\, contact: \;
HISC Support staff: \; \;
1151 Punchbowl St\, #325\, Honolulu\, HI 96813\; (80 8) 587-0166\; Fax: (808) 587-0160 \;
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Helmuth Rogg\, Invasive Species Biologist: helmuth.w.rogg@hawaii.edu< /span> \; \;

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E lizabeth Speith\, 643pest.org Report Facilitator: speith@hawaii.edu \;

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Chuck Chimera\, Weed Risk Assessment Specialist: chimera@hawaii.edu \;

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Jack Reef\, Planner: jack.f.reef.researcher@hawaii.gov &n bsp\;

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Mason Russo\, Research &\; Projects Coordina tor: ma son.h.russo.researcher@hawaii.gov \;

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Brian Tucker\, Data Manager:  \;brian.tucker.researcher@hawaii.gov

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