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HI HR46

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure water flow from perched aquifers in the upper Wai'anae Watershed for Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices

  • Requests implementation of the Wai'anae Kai wildfire preparedness plan, including security improvements, construction of water storage for firefighting, fire hydrants, fire breaks, sprinkler systems, fuel reduction, and public education

  • Directs the Division of Forestry and Wildlife to continue managing the Wai'anae Kai Forest Reserve with native trees and shrubs

  • Requests restoration of forest areas burned in the August 2018 fire with native trees and shrubs

  • Requires transmittal of the resolution to the Governor, Board of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Honolulu Board of Water Supply, and county mayors

Legislative Description

Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Manage The Waianae Kai Forest And Restore Water Flow In Waianae Streams For Native Hawaiian Traditional And Customary Practices And Implementation Of The Waianae Kai Wildfire Preparedness Plan.

Wai‘anae Watershed

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, C. Lee excused (2).

3/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance3/28/2019
Water, Land, & Hawaiian Affairs3/14/2019

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