S.R. No. 20 Summary

• Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure water flow from perched aquifers in the upper Waianae Watershed to support Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices.

• Requests implementation of the Waianae Kai wildfire preparedness plan, including security improvements, 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 Waianae Kai Forest Reserve with native trees and shrubs.

• Requests restoration of forest areas burned in the August 2018 Waianae Kai fire using native trees and shrubs to improve water percolation and watershed health.

• Establishes context that the August 2018 fire burned 1,500 acres and degraded forest cover, while stream restoration would support native aquatic species habitat, local farming, and cultural revitalization.