HWEA Committees

There are fifteen HWEA committees in which you may participate and contribute your time in helping to preserve and enhance the local water environment. If you are interested in joining a specialty committee, please contact the respective chair or vice-chairperson listed below or any one of the HWEA officers.

BIOSOLIDS/CO-GENERATION COMMITTEE
The Biosolids/Co-Generation Committee is one of HWEA's newest committees. The committee was established earlier this year (2006) and its focus is on the beneficial reuse of biosolids and the potential for renewable energy associated with digester gas applications.

	Greg Arakaki , Biosolids/Co-Generation Chair Kennedy/Jenks Consultants 98-1268 Kaahumanu Street, Suite C7 Pearl City, Hawai‘i 96782 Phone: 1-808-485-2223, Fax: 1-808-650-1255 E-mail: biosolids@hwea.org

	Gayle Takasaki, Biosolids/Co-Generation Chair State Department of Health, Wastewater Branch 919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 309 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 Phone: 1-808-586-4294, Fax: 1-808-586-4300 E-mail: biosolids@hwea.org

COLLECTION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
The Collection Systems Committee was established in July 1999. The mission statement of the committee is to protect public health and the environment by promoting the safe and efficient collection and transport of wastewater. The committee provides a forum to review, discuss, and address local and national issues involving wastewater collections systems, including technological advancements, and regulatory policies.

	Jon Nishimura, Collection Systems Chair Fukunaga and Associates, Inc. 1388 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, 2nd Floor Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 Phone: 1-808-944-1821, Fax: 1-808-946-9339 E-mail: collection-systems@hwea.org

	Tina Ono, Collection Systems Vice-Chair City & County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction Division of Planning and Programming 650 South King Street, 14th Floor Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Phone: 1-808-523-4067, Fax: 1-808-523-4642 E-mail: collection-systems@hwea.org

2007 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
The Conference Committee is responsible for planning the annual HWEA conference, including the development of a technical program, exhibition, meeting arrangements, social events, donations, and other logistics. The committee is chaired by two members who are assisted by other members who serve on various conference sub-committees which includes Publications, Program, Registration, Social Events, Exhibits, and Contributions.

	Wynn Miyamoto , 2008 Conference Co-Chair Fukunaga & Associates, Inc. 1388 Kapiolani Boulevard, 2nd Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Phone: 1-808-944-1821, Fax: 1-808-946-9339 E-mail: 2007conference@hwea.org

	Dawn Barsana , 2008 Conference Co-Chair CH2M Hill 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1100 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Phone: 1-808-440-0254, Fax: 1-808-538-8254 E-mail: 2007conference@hwea.org

BOARD ADVISORY/CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS COMMITTEE
The Board Advisory/Constitution & Bylaws Committee considers and recommends language for changes in the Constitution and Bylaws in accordance with proposals referred to it by the members of HWEA or by the Board of Directors. The committee continually reviews the Constitution and Bylaws for consistency and clarity, and recommends any language changes to correct flaws. The committee is also responsible for coordinating with WEF on the approval of any Constitution and Bylaws amendment.

	Lee Mansfield, Board Advisory/Constitution & Bylaws Chair Hawai‘i-American Water Company P.O. Box 25010 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96825 Phone: 1-808-394-1285, Fax: 1-808-395-5023 E-mail: constitution-bylaws@hwea.org

	Kristie Ching, Board Advisory/Constitution & Bylaws Vice-Chair City & County of Honolulu Department of Design & Construction Wastewater Division 650 South King Street, 14th Floor Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Phone: 1-808-527-5158, Fax: 1-808-523-4642 E-mail:constitution-bylaws@hwea.org

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Government Affairs Committee, formally known as the Environmental Affairs Committee, reviews and analyzes existing and proposed legislation, regulations and policies in the environmental field with specific emphasis on water quality and water resources-related issues. The committee serves as a source of information for government officials and other policy makers, and carries out programs to stimulate discussion and educate members about government affairs issues.

	Robin Matsunaga, Government Affairs Chair Belt Collins Hawai‘i 2153 North King Street, Suite 200 Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 96819 Phone: 1-808-521-5361, Fax: 1-808-538-7819 E-mail: government-affairs@hwea.org

	Walter Billingsley , Government Affairs Vice-Chair Belt Collins Hawai‘i 2153 North King Street, Suite 200 Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 96819 Phone: 1-808-521-5361, Fax: 1-808-538-7819 E-mail:government-affairs@hwea.org

LABORATORY COMMITTEE
The Laboratory Committee was formed in the 1996-1997 fiscal year. The primary focus of this committee is to initiate and promote the development of programs and services for environmental laboratory personnel. The Laboratory Committee assists in the selection of a member for the annual Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award and helps with judging of the Operations Challenge at the annual HWEA conference.

	Merlita Cabauatan, Laboratory Co-Chair County & County of Honolulu Honouliuli WWTP 91-1000 Geiger Road Ewa Beach, Hawai‘i 96706 Phone: 1-808-681-3138 ext. 201, Fax: 1-808-681-5459 E-mail: laboratory@hwea.org

	Robert Rychlinski, Laboratory Co-Chair County of Maui Wastewater Reclamation Division 480 Welakahao Road Kihei, Hawai‘i 96753 Phone: 1-808-879-6109 ext. 215, Fax: 1-808-879-6369 E-mail: laboratory@hwea.org

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee develops programs to promote membership in the association and develops programs to assist in providing services to its members. The committee is also responsible for maintaining the current mailing list and database for all active members. In addition, the Membership Committee Chair also serves on the Conference Committee to assist in verifying membership status of registrants.

	Alma Takahashi, Membership Chair County of Maui Wastewater Reclamation Division 200 South High Street Wailuku, Hawai‘i 96793 Phone: 1-808-270-7420, Fax: 1-808-270-7425 E-mail: membership@hwea.org

	Yvonne Miyasato, Membership Vice-Chair County of Maui Wastewater Reclamation Division 200 South High Street Wailuku, Hawai‘i 96793 Phone: 1-808-270-7419, Fax: 1-808-270-7425 E-mail: membership@hwea.org

PRETREATMENT/ON-SITE TREATMENT COMMITTEE
The Pretreatment/On-Site Treatment Committee was established in July 1999. The purpose of the committee is provide technical information to assist in the understanding and operation of industrial pretreatment systems and provide the latest information on pretreatment program issues which would enhance the working relationship between private industry and the government's ever-changing regulations. The committee is also responsible for providing the community with technical and general support for pretreatment compliance.

	Dwight Nakao , Pretreatment/On-Site Treatment Chair State Department of Transportation 1 Kahului Airport Road Kahului, Hawai‘i 96732 Phone: 1-808-872-3407, Fax: 1-808-872-3829 E-mail: pretreatment@hwea.org

	Edith Eldeen, Pretreatment/On-Site Treatment Vice-Chair Phone: 1-808-692-5375, Fax: 1-808-550-6945 E-mail: pretreatment@hwea.org

PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Public Education Committee develops, recommends, and assists in implementing public education programs designed to improve the public's understanding of the water environment field. The committee was responsible for the production of an educational video which is presented to schools and other organizations who are interested in learning more about protecting the local water environment. In 2002, the committee also spearheaded an effort to generate public service announcements (PSAs) to educate the public about sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs).

	Steve Parabicoli, Public Education Chair County of Maui Department of Wastewater Reclamation 2200 Main Street, Suite 610 Wailuku, Hawai‘i 96793 Phone: 1-808-270-7420, Fax: 1-808-270-7425 E-mail: public-education@hwea.org

	Lori Kaj Morikami, Public Education Vice-Chair State of Hawai‘i Department of Health 919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 319 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 Phone: 1-808-586-4290, Fax: 1-808-586-4300 E-mail: public-education@hwea.org

RESEARCH COMMITTEE
The Research Committee coordinates dissemination of research information by encouraging members to attend workshops and seminars, sponsoring research presentations, and informing members of research programs, publications and events. The committee promotes local involvement in research groups and encourages members to provide peer-review of research projects. The committee also solicits and evaluates suggestions from regional water quality specialists, and is responsible for developing financial support for research by assisting prospective WERF Subscriber organizations and coordinating financial support for WERF.

	Roger Babcock, Jr., Research Chair University of Hawai‘i at Manoa College of Engineering Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering 2540 Dole Street, Holmes Hall 383 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822 Phone: 1-808-956-7298, Fax: 1-808-956-5014 E-mail: research@hwea.org

STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
The goal of the Student Activities Committee is to encourage academic and social excellence, develop and manage a financial assistance program for HWEA members and their dependents in their quest for higher education and professional development. The committee is responsible for soliciting, screening, and distributing scholarship applicants to the Board of Directors for ranking. The committee also coordinates a poster session of graduate student projects at the annual HWEA conference.

	Kyle Yukumoto, Student Activities Chair R.M. Towill Corporation 2024 N. King Street, Suite 200 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819 Phone: 1-808-842-1133, Fax: 1-808-842-1937 E-mail: student-activities@hwea.org

WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE

	Wendy McLain, Water Quality Co-Chair SSFM International, Inc. 501 Sumner Street, Suite 620 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Phone: 1-808-531-1308, Fax: 1-808-521-7348 E-mail: water-quality@hwea.org

	Jay Stone, Water Quality Co-Chair Oceanit 828 Fort Street Mall, Suite 600 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Phone: 1-808-531-3017, Fax: 1-808-531-3177 E-mail: water-quality@hwea.org

WATER REUSE COMMITTEE
The Water Reuse Committee develops, recommends, and conducts programs to promote a general understanding of water reuse for non-potable and potable uses. The committee works with the Hawai‘i State Department of Health in developing its reuse guidelines. The committee also helps to host a reuse conference every other year to provide an avenue for exchange of current information in the water reuse field. Click here to see contact information on water reuse in other states.

	Eassie Miller, Water Reuse Co-Chair Aqua Engineers 3560 Koloa Road Kalaheo, Hawaii 96741 Phone: 1-808-332-7381 / Fax: 1-808-332-7596 E-mail: water-reuse@hwea.org

	Michael Street, Water Reuse Co-Chair Environet, Inc. 2850 Pa'a Street, Suite 212 Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Phone: 1-808-833-2225, Fax:1- 808-833-2231 E-mail: water-reuse@hwea.org

WEB PAGE/NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
The Web Page/Newsletter Committee is responsible for the maintenance of the organization's website and for the development, production, and dissemination of the HWEA Newsletter called the Lua Line. This newsletter is intended to inform members of the activities of HWEA both locally and nationally. Three issues of the newsletter are normally published each year: Spring, Summer, and Winter. In addition, the committee is also responsible for the monthly distribution of HWEA News via e-mail.

	Mark Goodrowe, Web Page/Newsletter Chair Underground Services, inc. 866 Iwilei Road, Unit 215 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817 Phone: 1-808-545-4890, Fax: 1-808-545-4908 E-mail: webpage@hwea.org

	John Farmer, Web Page/Newsletter Vice-Chair Engineering Solutions, Inc. 98-1268 Kaahumanu Street, Suite C7 Pearl City, Hawai‘i 96782 Phone: 1-808-488-0477, Fax: 1-808-488-3776 E-mail: engineering@engrsol.com

YOUNGER MEMBER COMMITTEE
The Younger Member Committee was established in 2005. The objective of the committee is to promote younger member participation and involvement in HWEA activities. The target age is 35 years and younger. The committee is a joint committee with the American Water Works Association Hawai‘i Section Younger Professionals Committee.

	Lyuba Puzakova, Younger Member Co-Chair HDR \| Hawai‘i Pacific Engineers 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1003 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813-2830 Phone: 1-808-440-4540, Fax: 1-808-538-0445 E-mail: young-professionals@hwea.org

	Timothy Lum Yee , Younger Member Co-Chair HDR \| Hawai‘i Pacific Engineers 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1003 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813-2830 Phone: 1-808-440-4545, Fax: 1-808-538-0445 E-mail: young-professionals@hwea.org