University of Hawai'i
Sea Grant College Program

 

Extension Faculty
O'ahu

   

Area of Expertise:

  • Coastal Communities
  • Coastal Resource Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Marine Protected Areas

Experience:

  • 2004-present  Coastal Community and Economies Extension Agent, University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program
  • 1986-2004  Coastal Resource Management Extension Agent, University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program
  • 1979-1986 Information Specialist, University of Hawai‘i Sea GrantCollege Program
  • 1977-1979  Information Specialist, Environmental Center, University of Hawai‘i

Education:

  • B.A. 1975 General Studies, State University of New York at Plattsburgh        
  • MLS 1977 Library Studies, University of Hawai‘i
  • MURP 1987 Urban and Regional Planning, University of Hawai‘i
  • Fall 2005 Enrolled in Ph.D. Planning Program, University of Hawai‘i        

Affiliations:

  • University of Hawai‘i Professional Assembly
  • The Coastal Society, University of Hawai‘i Chapter
  • Hawai‘i Thousand Friends
  • Hawaii Coalition of Conservation Voters
  • Conservation Council of Hawai‘i
  • Sierra Club, Hawai‘i Chapter
  • Moku O Waialua Watershed Action Group

           
Current Projects:

  • Assist the City and County develop a second urban center in Kapolei, O‘ahu.
  • Work with the community and major landowner Kaneohe Ranch to redesign the central business district in Kailua.
  • Review of the State’s Environmental Impact Statement Process.

Project Partners:

  • University of Hawai‘i
  • School of Architecture:  http://web1.arch.hawaii.edu/
  • School of Travel Industry Management:  http://www.tim.hawaii.edu/
  • Department of Urban and Regional Planning:  http://www.durp.hawaii.edu/
  • Environmental Center:  http://www.hawaii.edu/envctr/
  • City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting:  http://www.honoluludpp.org/
  • US Environmental Protection Agency:  http://www.epa.gov/

 

Name: Peter Rappa
Title: Coastal Resource Management Extension Agent
Phone: (808) 956-2868
Email: rappa@hawaii.edu