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HI HCR214
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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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
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Mokuhinia wetland on Maui's Lahaina floodplain, historically used as a fishpond and taro patch, has been covered over with commercial and residential developments
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Wetlands provide water quality improvement, increased groundwater flows, native species habitats, natural firebreaks, and coastal water quality benefits
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Post-wildfire recovery efforts in Lahaina and West Maui present an opportunity to rebuild and restore historic wetlands
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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.
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Last Action
Referred to WTL.
4/5/2024