East Honolulu Plan

East Honolulu Watershed Management Plan

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) and 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 EHWMP will be one of eight district water management plans that together will comprise the Oahu Water Management Plan.

Goal of the Oahu Water Management Plan

To formulate an environmentally holistic, community-based, and economically viable watershed management plan that will provide a balance between: (1) the 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.

Planning Process

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

1. Inclusive community participation and consulation.
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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Information & Resources

• East Honolulu Watershed Management Plan Fact Sheet

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Community Meetings

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

• Topic: Update on the Public Review Draft of the East Honolulu Sustainable Communities Plan (EHSCP) and the kickoff of the East Honolulu Watershed Management Plan (EHWMP).
• Materials: The meeting will include a presentation and an opportunity for attendees to provide their input.
  • Community Meeting #1 - Informational Flyer
  • Community Meeting #1 - Presentation

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For More Information

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Updated: 03/05/19