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HI HCR100

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Marumoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request that the Department of Land and Natural Resources and other state agencies protect and preserve the auwai (water ditch) system of Nuuanu Valley
  • Recognize the historic Nuuanu auwai system developed by ancient Hawaiian inhabitants to irrigate taro fields throughout the valley, later rebuilt by Kuho`oheiheipahu Paki under Kamehameha's direction
  • Note that the Hawaii Historic Foundation and State Historic Preservation Division named the Auwai of Nuuanu Valley as one of nine most endangered historic places on its 2008 list
  • Acknowledge that of fourteen original `auwai ditches, only about eight remain either flowing or repairable due to closure, diversion, or covering over during the valley's transition from agricultural to residential use
  • Direct transmission of certified copies to the Governor, Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson, Historic Hawaii Foundation, and Nuuanu Valley Auwai Study Group

Legislative Description

Nu`uanu Valley; `Auwai

Last Action

(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 30

2/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources2/18/2010

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