Who We Are

Kahewai Environmental llc is a locally owned and operated Small Economically Disadvantaged Business (sedb) that provides a wide range of environmental consulting services across the State of Hawai‘i.

Environmental permitting, compliance, and management

Water, soil, and sediment monitoring

Project management

Site investigation and assessments

Our Mission

At Kahewai Environmental, our mission is to preserve and protect our natural communities in Hawai‘i by providing innovative, reasonable, and sustainable environmental services. We are dedicated to partnering with our clients to implement eco-friendly solutions, ensuring the islands’ delicate ecosystems thrive for generations to come, while fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and community stewardship.

Our Values

Collaboration

We believe in developing strong partnerships with all stakeholders to effectively achieve outcomes.

We are committed to learning and partnering with local communities to produce value aligned solutions.

We strive to provide high-quality services through streamlined and optimized processes.

We aim to provide reliable, honest, and intentional services towards all clients and stakeholders.

We foster new methods and produce adaptable solutions to meet the diverse needs of Hawai‘i’s communities.

William “Will” F. Bow, m.s.

Principal Investigator

William “Will” F. Bow, founder of Kahewai Environmental LLC, has more than 12 years of experience providing and coordinating environmental services and projects across the State of Hawai’i. Will has experience in permitting and managing State-wide inspections, monitoring, and reporting of various Federal, State, and County environmental projects. He has successfully led various large multi-year projects that include the monitoring, sampling and analyses of water, soil, and air to comply with various construction and development requirements.

He is certified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Techniques of Sampling and Field Analysis of Storm and Wastewater Effluent. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Forensic Science from Chaminade University of Honolulu and a Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Will is a proud graduate of Maryknoll High School and is a passionate water man from Kaimuki, O’ahu. He is currently raising his family in Kahalu’u on the eastside of O’ahu. During his spare time you can find him in the kitchen, on a field coaching soccer, bodysurfing at the beach, or in the ocean paddling his one-man outrigger canoe.

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Chemical Society, Hawaii Section (past-Treasurer, past Chair)
  • Hawaii Association of  Environmental Professionals (Board Member,  past-President)
  • National Association of Environmental Professionals (Board Chapter Representative)
  • Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals
  • Honolulu Executives Association (past-Board Member)