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‘Īao Valley emergency flood repairs approved, but questions arise about long-term impacts to river
The state water commission says the work done by residents to move rocks with excavators and redirect the Wailuku River was in line with emergency rules.
Hawaiʻi’s High Court issues another historic ruling in Maui’s Nā Wai ‘Ehā case
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court on Thursday issued a landmark decision in the long-running water case over Nā Wai ‘Ehā, “The Four Waters” of Waihe‘e, Waiehu, Wailuku, and Waikapū in central Maui. In a 134-page unanimous opinion authored by Justice Sabrina McKenna, the court ruled in favor of Maui community groups Hui o Nā Wai ‘Ehā and Maui Tomorrow Foundation, who were represented by Earthjustice, and joined by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA).
Maui Huliau invites youth to engage in career skills with conservation professionals
Maui Huliau Foundation and their program partners are again inviting Maui youth ages 13-21 to participate in two in-person events where students can learn hands-on career skills from professionals working to protect Maui’s natural resources and ecosystems from mauka to makai.
Maui Huliau Foundation offers conservation career exploration days for youth
Maui Huliau Foundation and their program partners are inviting Maui high school and college students to participate in two in-person events where students can learn hands-on career skills from professionals working to protect Maui’s natural resources and ecosystems from mauka to makai.
County points to erosion, flooding threats in plan to reinforce Wailuku River
In attempts to avoid property loss or subdivision flooding, the County of Maui is planning to reinforce a portion of the Wailuku River bank near Wailuku Millyard. The county said it is consulting with stream advocacy group Hui o Nā Wai ʻEhā and will conduct work that won’t interrupt mauka-to-makai stream flow or the movement of aquatic species. It acknowledged that some stream projects have altered the delicate environment.
A ʻPromising Path Forwardʻ: Mahi Pono Strikes Deal in Water Use Application
Mahi Pono plans to divert about 11.22 million of gallons of surface water daily from Nā Wai ʻEhā streams, less than half of the 36 mgd HC&S requested a decade ago.
Farmers, Advocates Rally for Restored Streamflow in Nā Wai ʻEhā
Community organizers staged a sign-waving demonstration outside of the state building earlier this evening to push for full streamflow in Wailuku, Waiʻehu, Waiheʻe, and Waikapū, also known as Nā Wai ʻEhā, or the four waters.
Hui o Nā Wai ‘Ehā Calls for End of ‘Plantation Politics’
During an impassioned press conference in Wailuku earlier today, members of Hui o Nā Wai ʻEhā expressed their stance on the status of their contested case for water rights.
Mahi Pono Needs Water, But Isnʻt Sure How Much
The Maui farming company is seeking to take over an unresolved HC&S request to divert over 30 million gallons of water from Maui streams daily.
Waihe‘e Flood “Obliterates” Structure That Feeds Water to Kalo Farms
A storm on Feb. 18 wiped out a rock wall at the headwaters of the Waiheʻe Stream, and cut off water flow to taro farmers downstream.
Emergency Repairs at Wailuku River: Differing Views Over Scope of Work Allowed
Differing views over the scope of work allowed under an emergency permit at the Wailuku River in ‘Īao Valley led to a small demonstration that resulted in a work stoppage at the site of Wailuku Water Company’s diversion on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.
Petition Filed to Increase Water Flow at Nā Wai ‘Ehā
The petition states that HC&S’s closure presents new circumstances that the Water Commission must address in fulfilling its ongoing public trust duties to restore stream flows to Nā Wai ‘Ehā.
ʻĪao Minimum Stream Flows to be Interrupted for Ditch Repairs
By Maui Now Staff The Wailuku River (ʻĪao Stream) will be nearly dry over a three to four day span to enable repairs by the Wailuku Water Company to the Waiheʻe Ditch siphon, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The work is scheduled to take place in mid to late August […]
Stream Monitoring Equipment to be Installed at ʻĪao and Waikapū
The commission will install data loggers to provide continuous monitoring of stream levels at two locations along the ʻĪao waterway; and one location along Waikapū Stream. The action comes as the commission continues oversight for implementation of the Nā Wai ʻEhā Interim Instream Flow Standards.
Rally for Stream Restoration Held Across Central Maui
The group Hui o Nā Wai ʻEhā joined community members, concerned citizens, and kuleana loʻi kalo farmers in conducting a rally at various streams across central Maui on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014.
Dispute Over Stream Flow Continues after Celebratory Release
Days after the celebratory release of water at ʻĪao, parties involved in the settlement remain at odds over the amount of water being returned in Wailuku.
VIDEO: Water, Tears Flow After Decade Long Battle at ʻĪao
“We’re hopeful that with the return of stream flow to Nā Wai ʻEhā (The Four Waters) that this can be the latest in the ripple that will create a wave that carries forward for many generations yet to come,” said Kapua Sproat of Earthjustice.
Historic Water Release Planned for Monday at ʻĪao
“For the first time in more than a century,” there will be a continuous flow of water from mauka to makai into the ʻĪao Stream on Maui.
Nā Wai ʻEhā Agreement Calls for More Water Restoration at ʻĪao
More water will be returned to streams of Nā Wai ʻEhā, particularly water at the Wailuku Stream in ʻĪao, under an agreement reached in the Nā Wai ʻEhā contested case hearing.
Contested Case Hearing for Nā Wai ʻEhā Postponed Indefinitely
The Nā Wai ʻEhā contested case hearing on Instream Flow Standards has been postponed indefinitely as parties continue mediation.