Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Should Maui County Take Over Water Long Controlled By Private Companies?
Voters will have a say in whether the county should create new water authorities charged with managing the island’s most precious natural resource.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Danny De Gracia: The Public Should Demand A Desalination Plant For Oahu
The Navy can play an important role in modernizing and enhancing the water production capability of our island.
Courtesy: Surfrider Foundation
These 3 Hawaii Beaches Have Chronic Pollution Problems
Surfrider Foundation shares its top 10 list of popular U.S. beaches that fail to meet health standards for recreational users.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Green Lawns And Pools: Honolulu’s Biggest Water Users Struggle To Conserve
Despite calls to use 10% less water, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply says it hasn’t seen a significant drop in usage.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
‘We Cannot Afford To Be Careless’: Lahaina Residents Want More Water Oversight
Locals are asking state regulators to do more to protect the supply of water for future generations.
Courtesy: DLNR
State Orders Water To Flow Once Again In Five Molokai Streams
Residents praised a decision last week by the state water board, but say much work remains to be done to restore ecosystems.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
‘Ration Your Water’: A Plantation-Era Water System On Maui is Maxed Out
Families who rely on a Maui stream as their only source of running water found their supply suddenly dry.
Courtesy: DLNR
Saving Kauai’s Kalihiwai Reservoir Is An Expensive Problem
In a last-ditch effort, some farmers and wildlife enthusiasts are trying to raise funds to save this relic of the plantation era.
John Hill/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Weird Winter: Deluge, Drought, Fewer Rainbows But Plenty Of Green Flashes
La Nina is supposed to bring copious rain to Hawaii, but not so far this year, with implications for ranchers and water customers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
The Navy Water Crisis Could Halt New Construction On Oahu
If the water system can’t take on new users, it would be “catastrophic,” a construction industry lobbyist said.