#water diversion
BLNR successful in its appeal in East Maui water case
The Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources, as represented by the Department of the Attorney General, prevailed on appeal in a case regarding the continuation of revocable permits for the diversion of water from streams in East Maui to Central and Upcountry Maui.
Court Cuts A&B’s Watertake from East Maui While Contested Case Hearing is Underway
The Environmental Court has temporarily limited the amount of water that Alexander & Baldwin and East Maui Irrigation can take from East Maui to an average of about 25 million gallons of water per day, according to stream advocates. The court authorized the reduced diversion while a contested case hearing is conducted.
