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HI SCR22
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Requests the Board of Land and Natural Resources to enter into a long-term water lease with Waioli Valley Taro Hui for continued use of water from Waioli Stream for traditional lo'i kalo (taro patch) cultivation.
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Authorizes direct negotiation for the lease upon completion of environmental assessment requirements under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 343.
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Recognizes Waioli Valley Taro Hui's traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices dating back to at least the fifteenth century, interrupted by 2018 floods that damaged the mānowai (instream diversion structure) and 'auwai (irrigation ditch).
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Notes the lo'i kalo cultivation system is nonconsumptive, as water is returned to watersheds of origin, while providing environmental benefits including flood mitigation, groundwater recharge, native habitat preservation, and food security.
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Directs copies be sent to the Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson, Kauai County Mayor, and Waioli Valley Taro Hui President.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Enter Into A Long-term Water Lease With Waioli Valley Taro Hui For The Hui's Existing Use Of Water From Waioli Stream Via Direct Negotiation, Upon Completion Of The Requirements Of Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Wai‘oli Valley Taro Hui
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
4/7/2021