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Publications
BWS produces or sponsors a number of publications and other materials designed to help the public better understand our island's fresh water system and how they can help to conserve and protect it for future generations.
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Coloring Books
General Resources
Oʻahu's Water History
Outdoor Water Conservation
- Hawaiʻi Backyard Conservation
- How to Xeriscape on Oʻahu
- Landscape Industry Council of Hawaiʻi (LICH): Irrigation Best Practices
Rain Catchment Systems
- Rain Barrel Construction Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions
- Rain Barrel Placement and Maintenance
- Rain Barrel Dimensions and Setup Examples
Recycled Water
Water Conservation Tipsheets
- 7 Easy Ways to Save Water
- 32 Ways to Save Water from the Watershed to Your Home
- Car Wash: Save Money by Conserving Water
- How to Install or Replace a Toilet Flapper
- Water Conservation for Commercial Buildings
- Water Conservation for Golf Courses
- Water Conservation for Hotels
- Water Conservation for Schools and Public Buildings
- Water Conservation in Condos and Apartment Buildings
- Water Conservation Tips for Hotel Guests
Watersheds
Watershed Posters
- Biocontrol of Strawberry Guava Poster (Mākaha Valley, Oʻahu)
- Canopy Interception Study Poster (Ko‘olau, Oʻahu)
- Canopy Interception Study Poster (Mākaha Valley, Oʻahu)
- Harnessing Rainwater from Stemflow Collars to Aid in Native Forest Restoration Efforts Poster (Wai'anae and Ko‘olau Mountains, Oʻahu)
- Prioritization Recommendations Poster
Related BWS Website Links
- Emergency Preparedness
- Leak Detection
- Water Conservation
- Water Resources
- Water Sensible Program
- Watershed Studies
Updated: 05/29/2026