The calendars will be available starting Dec. 3 at all Satellite City Halls, city departments, state Dept. of Transportation Highways office at 727 Kakoi St., and the city Storm Water Quality Branch booth at the Building Industry Association Home Building and Remodeling Show, Jan. 24 to 27, 2008, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, while supplies last.

The 2008 Everyday Environmental Hero calendars are a production of the Storm Water Quality Branch of the city Department of Environmental Services, Division of Environmental Quality and the state Department of Transportation Highways Division.

The 11-inch by 17-inch calendar features an illustration by local artist Michael Furuya that incorporates the ahupua`a concept of managing storm water as it flows from the mountain to the sea.

And the calendar includes photos promoting the positive roles that local everyday environmental heroes can play in building awareness and changes in behavior to prevent water pollution.

Coordinator Iwalani Sato said, "The sustainability of our island home rests in the hands of all citizens who are everyday environmental heroes, especially those who share their knowledge and take specific action to minimize polluted runoff. By calling attention to positive actions, we hope to show more people what they can do to protect our waters ... for life."