Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation released its 2022 water quality report for Kauaʻi, Maui and Oʻahu. Two of the islands' fresh and near-shore waters were recorded as having high levels of fecal bacteria that exceeded state health standards.

The Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force found high concentrations of bacteria in fresh water sources and beaches around Honolulu, Kāneʻohe, and Haleʻiwa. HPR’s Zoe Dym reports on the sources of pollution and identifies chronically polluted sites.

LIHUE, Hawaii — Environmental groups in Hawaii have joined a campaign to bring attention to discarded personal protective equipment that is adding to…