Speakers & Tours
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Public Education Programs
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply provides safe, dependable and affordable water now and into the future.
To meet our mission, BWS offers education and outreach opportunities via in-person and online meetings and events. Reservations can be requested at the bottom of his page. Fun and educational activites are also available on-demand through the following pages: Hālawa Xeriscape Garden, Publications, Sources to Tap.
Speaker Requests
The BWS accepts speaker requests from schools (Grade 1 through college) and community organizations. Through an online or in-person meeting, our staff can address various topics including the water cycle, conservation, water quality, climate change, xeriscaping, BWS careers, and more. Hands-on activities and games can be coordinated with kumu as well.
Please email tours@hbws.org and/or use the form at the bottom of this page to submit your request at least three (3) months in advance. To help us finalize your reservation, please submit all information requested and verify that the information is correct. We will reply as soon as we can.
"Keiki and staff were excited and remembered many things you shared...it reinforced many things we have been learning. Keiki were excited to share the coloring books and crayons with their families...(and) share the message of conservation."
Facility Tours
Our tour sites are listed below. Click on the site link to read tour descriptions. Click here to see important information such as group sizes plus age and safety requirements.
Once you have reviewed the associated webpages, please email us and/or use the form at the bottom of this page to submit your request at least three (3) months in advance. To help us finalize your reservation, please submit all information requested and verify that the information is correct. We will reply as soon as we can.
- Hālawa Xeriscape Garden - Email tours@hbws.org to coordinate your visit.
- Waiheʻe Tunnel - This site is closed for infrastructure improvements throughout Waiheʻe Valley through about mid-2026.
- Honouliuli Water Recycling Facility - Please request your tour via the request system below or email tours@hbws.org with relevant information.