The spotlight cast on the stewardship of West Maui’s water supply after Lahaina’s devastating Aug. 8 fire presents an opportunity for the state and the community to reimagine how this precious public resource can be managed.
At issue is what to do with the ash and debris left behind after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finishes its ongoing work removing hazardous materials.
Kaleo Manuel was reinstated to the state water commission after an investigation by the attorney general and a flurry of public backlash over his removal. Daw
UH law school is assisting Maui Komohana residents in reclaiming their water rights, through the Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law.