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State might remove Wailua Dam Reservoir

The Wailua Reservoir Dam was built a century ago to provide water for a thriving sugar industry on Kauai. With the sugar plantations long gone and agriculture on the decline, the reservoir and dam now run by the state no longer serve their original purpose.

Environmental News For The Week Ending 13 March 2019

Environmental News For The Week Ending 13 March 2019
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Flash flood watch extended into Monday for threat of localized downpours

Flash flood watch extended into Monday for threat of localized downpours Ben Gutierrez © Provided by Honolulu KHNL Flooding swamped Hauula on Tuesday, turning open areas into lakes. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A statewide flash flood watch has been extended into the day Monday as possible localized downpours could lead to flooding in areas that have been soaked over the past week. The National Weather Service extended the watch until 6 p.m. Monday. The threat of widespread heavy rain has diminished. However, there is still enough moisture and lingering instability over the islands that could trigger localized heavy rain, which then could lead to flash flooding.

Kauai mayor signs disaster declaration to aid in flooding response

Disaster declaration signed for Kauai as flooding strikes a nerve for rural residents HNN Staff © Provided by Honolulu KHNL Kauai weather roundup HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Scenes of flooding Tuesday brought back unnerving memories for residents on Kauai’s North Shore this week. Homes and roads in the rural areas of Wainiha, Haena and Hanalei were flooded after Kauai got several inches of rain over the last few days. It prompted road closures of Kuhio Highway at the Hanalei Bridge, and also left behind a muddy mess triggering landslides and severe erosion. Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami signed a disaster declaration Wednesday to free up emergency funds in response to the flooding.

Disaster declaration signed for Kauai as flooding strikes a nerve for rural residents

Disaster declaration signed for Kauai as flooding strikes a nerve for rural residents HNN Staff © Provided by Honolulu KHNL Kauai weather roundup HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Scenes of flooding Tuesday brought back unnerving memories for residents on Kauai’s North Shore this week. Homes and roads in the rural areas of Wainiha, Haena and Hanalei were flooded after Kauai got several inches of rain over the last few days. It prompted road closures of Kuhio Highway at the Hanalei Bridge, and also left behind a muddy mess triggering landslides and severe erosion. Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami signed a disaster declaration Wednesday to free up emergency funds in response to the flooding.

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