Hawaii SB2707 allocates $45 million to establish a biosecurity center at the University of Hawaii to combat invasive species.

Hawaii SB2707 aims to address the threat of invasive species by appropriating $45 million to the University of Hawaii at Manoa college of tropical agriculture and human resilience. The funds will establish a center on biosecurity research, education, and extension. This center will develop innovative solutions for detecting, monitoring, eradicating, and managing invasive species. Key activities include developing predictive risk assessment models, rapid detection methods, and eradication protocols.

Hawaii SB2707 allocates $45 million to establish a biosecurity center at the University of Hawaii to combat invasive species.

Hawaii SB2707 aims to address the threat of invasive species by appropriating $45 million to the University of Hawaii at Manoa college of tropical agriculture and human resilience. The funds will establish a center on biosecurity research, education, and extension. This center will develop innovative solutions for detecting, monitoring, eradicating, and managing invasive species. Key activities include developing predictive risk assessment models, rapid detection methods, and eradication protocols.