HI SCR201

Disagrees with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' determination that destruction of at least 70 coral colonies constitutes minimal adverse environmental effects during dredging operations.

Urges the Corps to update its analysis of "individual or cumulative adverse effects" to account for the ecological value of corals in Hawaii, which face threats from climate-driven ocean heatwaves, pollution, and physical damage.

Calls on the District Engineer of the Army Corps of Engineers in Hawaii to suspend Nationwide Permit 35 authorization for maintenance dredging in Honolulu Harbor and other channel dredging projects to allow permit applicants to work with the Department of Land and Natural Resources on mitigation strategies.

References the 2014-2015 coral bleaching events that caused 30-50% declines in total coral cover across Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu islands, with up to 90% loss in certain susceptible species.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander, the Honolulu District Engineer, and the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.