Concerns Raised Over $1 Million Invasive Species Contract in Hawaii
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What happened
A $1 million contract, signed in June, was awarded to Shizen Consulting Management, a five-year-old engineering firm, to conduct a pest risk assessment in Hawaii. The contract requires the firm to determine which imports are most likely to host new invasive species. Sierra Club has expressed concerns regarding the agreement.
Why it matters
Pest management professionals have criticized the contract, calling the proposal an exorbitant waste of money and questioning the qualifications of the contractors. Some professionals also noted the close historical relationship between the contractors and senior Department of Agriculture officials.
Who's involved
- Sierra ClubEnvironmental nonprofit that expressed concerns about the contract
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Sierra Club
environmental nonprofit membership association based in the United States