GOVERNOR SUPPORTS AGREEMENT TO PROTECT KAWAINUI MARSH FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
June 30 - This
partnership allows all of us to unite and move forward to save something
beautiful and precious for future generations," Governor Lingle said as she
signed a bill to support an agreement between the state and city to manage
Kawainui Marsh, maintain flood control efforts, and develop habitat
restoration projects.
HB 1899 transfers a portion of the marsh, now owned by the city and county
of Honolulu, to state control. The bill also sets aside $500,000 for
one year for levee maintenance and management of the marsh and will allow
the hiring of a biologist and two field crewmembers.
Kawainui Marsh is the state's largest remaining emergent wetland and
largest ancient freshwater fishpond. It is rich in archaeological and
cultural resources and is home to several of Hawai`i's endangered
species.
