The WRRC ‘Ohana is happy to announce Dr. Aurora Kagawa-Viviani’s joint appointment with WRRC and Dept. of Geography and Environment (GEO). Dr. Kagawa-Viviani brings knowledge of the ecosystems, climate, and peoples of Hawaiʻi derived from her upbringing in Honolulu and nearly 20 years of work in communities across the islands. She currently serves on the Hawaiʻi Commission for Water Resources Management, the entity responsible for implementing the Hawaiʻi Water Code and overseeing management of the state’s water resources. Her research background and understanding of Hawaiʻi led to her selection from among a very strong pool of candidates. Her research on vegetation-water interactions, service in local water management, and insights as a Native Hawaiian researcher and educator will fill a significant gap in WRRC and GEO programs.
WRRC Rings in the Lunar Year with a New Faculty Member – UHM Water Resources Research Center
UHM Water Resources Research Center
University of Hawaii at Manoa