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Senate bill calls for changes on Commission on Water Resource Management

At the request of the Maui County Council, Senate President Ronald Kouchi (Kaua’i, Ni’ihau) has introduced a bill to make changes to operations of the state Commission on Water Resource Management.

Gov. Green urged to appoint Native Hawaiian water management expert to state water panel

Gov. Josh Green is coming under pressure from dozens of Native Hawaiian and other community advocacy organizations to appoint a “loea,” or expert, in Native Hawaiian water management to the state Commission on Water Resource Management.

Kaleo Manuel to depart the Commission on Water Resource Management

Kaleo Manuel, the First Deputy on the state Commission on Water Resource Management is apparently leaving his post after being reassigned following the August wildfires, and then reinstated two months later following an investigation by the Attorney General.

2023 Native Hawaiian Convention kicks off today at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center

The 22nd Annual Native Hawaiian Convention gets underway today at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului, Maui. The four day event was moved to Maui this year to uplift the voices and people following the Aug. 8 wildfires.

Maui Council to consider resolution to reinstate Kaleo Manuel to state Commission on Water Resource Management

The Maui County Council will discuss a resolution on Friday, Oct. 6, urging the governor to reinstate Marvin Kaleo Manuel as the first deputy of the Commission on Water Resource Management.

State Water Commission outlines actions and alternatives for West Maui water management

The state Commission on Water Resource Management held a marathon 12-hour meeting Tuesday as it dealt with questions surrounding the State Water Code, the status of deputy Kaleo Manuel, and management of water resources in West Maui.

“Historic” drought conditions in Maui County accompanied by record low stream flow

Officials with the State Commission of Water Resource Management say a significant lack of rainfall across the island has resulted in a lack of groundwater recharge and surface flow at streams and rivers.

Kaleo Manuel Named Water Deputy at DLNR

Over the past seven years, Kaleo Manuel has focused on bringing planning and indigenous expertise to the fields of water advocacy and management.