Water

OHA statement on pending Commission on Water Resources Management decision

July 20, 2021 STATEMENT FROM OHA BOARD CHAIR CARMEN "HULU" LINDSEY ON PENDING COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DECISION AFFECTING MOLOKAʻI HOMESTEADERS "I am excited and anxious for the Commission on Water Resources Management’s decision this morning, on a water use permit application by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands that would provide significant relief to existing Molokaʻi homesteaders, while creating new homesteading opportunities on nearly 400 homestead lots on the island. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.  For nearly 30 of these past 100 years, there has been no expansion of homesteading opportunities…