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East Honolulu Watershed Management Plan

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) and the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) have begun the development of the East Honolulu Watershed Management Plan (EHWMP). The EHWMP will be prepared in accordance with the State Water Code Chapter 174C, HRS and the City and County of Honolulu Ordinance Chapter 30, ROH. This is one of eight district water management plans that together will comprise the Oahu Water Management Plan.


Goal

To formulate an environmentally holistic, community-based, and economically viable watershed management plan that will provide a balance between the:

  1. Preservation and management of Oahu's watersheds, and
  2. Sustainable ground water and surface water use and development to serve present users and future generations.

Objectives

  1. Promote sustainable watersheds.
  2. Protect and enhance water quality and quantity.
  3. Protect Native Hawaiian rights and traditional customary practices.
  4. Facilitate public participation, education, and project implementation.
  5. Meet future water demands at reasonable costs.

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Planning Process

The planning process will integrate land use and water resource management to achieve: 

  1. Inclusive community participation and consultation.
  2. Holistic management of watershed resources.
  3. Policy alignment with important State and City policies and programs.
  4. Action orientated to facilitate implementation of important watershed management programs.
  5. Ahupua'a-based management principles.

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Community Meetings


Community Meeting #3 - Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply’s East Honolulu Watershed Management Plan (EHWMP) held a public meeting to gather community input on the draft policies, projects, and strategies to address water resource issues identified through the EHWMP planning process.

  • EHWMP Policies, Projects, and Strategies Virtual Open House is now closed.
    (November 1, 2020 - January 15, 2021)

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  • Virtual Question & Answer - Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Participants were encouraged to visit the open house to learn about the EHWMP’s policies, projects, and strategies prior to joining the live Q&A. See recording below.

Community Meeting #2 - Monday, November 4, 2019, Koko Head Elementary, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

  • Topic: Understanding water supply and demand is important for ensuring adequate and sustainable water supply for current and future generations. This community meeting is being held to share information about East Honolulu's existing water demand and preliminary Future Water Demand Scenarios for the district's Watershed Management Plan. Join us to learn about these scenarios and to share your input about your water needs and water conservation.
  • Materials: The meeting included a presentation and an opportunity for attendees to provide input.
  • Video: Watch on-demand the East Honolulu Watershed Management Plan community meeting. (00:55:09)


Community Meeting #1 - Monday, March 4, 2019, Koko Head Elementary, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.


Community Outreach

east honolulu watershed management plan community outreach as of october 2020


For More Information

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SSFM International
Contact: Melissa May
Phone: (808) 628-5861
Email: mmay@ssfm.com

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Contact: Barry Usagawa
Phone: (808) 748-5900
Email: busagawa@hbws.org

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