HI SR154

Affirms support for the purchase, preservation, and restoration of agricultural and conservation lands in Maunawili Valley, Oahu to protect ancient and historic sites, trails, and waters.

Recognizes Maunawili Valley contains wetlands, streams, and freshwater springs that provide most water flowing to the Kawainui Marsh ecosystem, a designated Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.

Notes the valley contains numerous ancient and historic sites including heiau (temples), sacred stones, petroglyphs, Hawaiian burials, trails, house sites, irrigated taro patches, and agricultural structures.

Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, City and County of Honolulu, and Hawaii's congressional delegation to work with The Trust for Public Land and Hui Maunawili-Kawainui to acquire HRT Realty, LLC's Maunawili properties.

Directs transmission of the resolution to state and local officials, congressional delegation, and community organizations including Hui Maunawili-Kawainui and The Trust for Public Land.