#Public Trust
Nonprofit conservation advocate is guest speaker at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, May 7
After the devastating wildfires, her nonprofit partnered with many others in the community to provide relief efforts and is currently focused on affordable housing solutions in West Maui. Nishiki will update members and guests on these efforts in West Maui.
Fixes to Hawaiʻi’s Water Commission advance in the House, SB3327 calls for an independent commission
Senate Bill 3327 SD1 HD1 proposes to separate the Water Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize conflicts of interests between the two agencies. The bill would also grant the agency its own authority to declare emergencies, retain independent legal counsel, and levy fines up to $60,000 per violation of the Water Code.
House Judiciary Committee takes action on ethics reform measures
Members of the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs discussed seven ethics reform bills. The measures are aimed at transparency, accountability, and improving public trust.
Oral Arguments Set on 1993 Water Use Permit for Moloka‘i Ranch Subsidiary
At issue is a 2017 dismissal by the CWRM of the remanded application by Molokaʻi Ranch to use water from a well to redevelop an abandoned golf course and resort
Appeal filed in water decision over Na Wai Eha
Two Maui community groups today appealed the state Water Commission’s decision on in-stream flow standards at Nä Wai ‘Ehä, or “The Four Great Waters” of Waihe‘e River and Waiehu, ‘Ïao, and Waikapü Streams in West Maui. The groups say the 12.5 million gallons per day (mgd) of water restored, is less than what they had […]
