In this report, we share insights from representatives from the freshwater sector on how the University of Hawai‘i can best support a thriving water future for Hawai‘i through strengthening educational and career pathways. This research is a multi-department collaboration including the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization, the Institute for Sustainability and Resilience, University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, the Water Resources Research Center, the Department of Geography and Environment. Funding for this work is from the Hawaiian Islands Environmental Finance Center of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. The objectives of the overall project are to:
- Understand the staffing needs and barriers faced by the water sector, particularly as they relate to the training desired from University of Hawai‘i programming.
- Identify the skills and capacity needed for thriving water stewardship now and into the future.