Invasive species threaten the delicate Hawaiian ecosystems; therefore, a structured network of organizations focuses on mitigating damage caused by new and persistent invasive species. This project examined how management agencies and initiatives are organized to combat invasive species in Hawai‘i. Our team researched and interviewed 25 organizations to determine which groups are involved in the network, their collaborative efforts, and opportunities for WPI involvement on O‘ahu. Using this information, we created characterization profiles for 25 organizations, a social network analysis, and a block analysis of the network. We also determined potential partners for WPI student projects and identified areas for organizations to improve collaboration and operations.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Netto, Jessica F.
• Garcia, Sabine R.
• Langille, Marissa E.
• Sowerbutts, Lauren K.

Subject

• Community
• Sustainability
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 5976
• E-project-031821-115106

Keyword

• Block Analysis
• O‘ahu
• Invasive Species
• Invasive Species Management
• Social Network Analysis
• Hawai‘i

Advisor

• Mathews, Lauren M.
• McIntyre, Kate

Year

• 2021

Center

• Hawaii Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Professor Lauren Mathews

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 14 - Life Below Water
• 15 - Life On Land
• 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Date created

• 2021-03-18

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2022-09-09