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HI HCR214

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Land and Natural Resources is requested to collaborate with federal, state, and county governments; landowners; and stakeholders to protect, restore, and manage West Maui wetlands and wetlands statewide

  • Mokuhinia wetland on Maui's Lahaina floodplain, historically used as a fishpond and taro patch, has been covered over with commercial and residential developments

  • Wetlands provide water quality improvement, increased groundwater flows, native species habitats, natural firebreaks, and coastal water quality benefits

  • Post-wildfire recovery efforts in Lahaina and West Maui present an opportunity to rebuild and restore historic wetlands

  • Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the EPA, Hawaii's congressional delegation, the Governor, county mayors, and county council chairs

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.

Report

Last Action

Referred to WTL.

4/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Water and Land4/5/2024
Finance3/27/2024
Water & Land3/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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