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Senate Field Hearing on Hawaii Water Security

Original title: OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL PARTNERSHIPS IN INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT AND EFFORTS TO IMPROVE WATER SECURITY IN HAWAII

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding the management of Hawaii's water resources, which directly impacts the state's future water supply, health, and environmental conservation efforts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Hawaii residents

The management of watersheds directly impacts the long-term water security and supply for the state's population.

State of Hawaii government

State agencies are responsible for implementing water management policies and coordinating with federal partners.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a in Honolulu to discuss strategies for protecting Hawaii's forested s. The session focused on improving collaboration between federal, state, and local organizations to ensure long-term water security.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on October 18, 2016, at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu.
The session was convened by the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The primary focus was on integrated water management and the protection of native forested watersheds.
Testimony was provided by state officials including Governor David Ige, State Senator Mike Gabbard, and State Representative Ryan Yamane.
Federal agency representatives included officials from the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Forest Service.
Academic and non-profit perspectives were provided by the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program and The Nature Conservancy.
The hearing explored how rainwater is collected, absorbed by plants, and percolates into underground aquifers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a watershed?

A is an area of land, such as a mountain or valley, that collects rainwater into a common outlet, such as the ocean, underground s, or surface rivers.

Why was this hearing held in Hawaii instead of Washington, D.C.?

It was a , which allows the Senate Committee to gather testimony and examine issues directly in the location most affected by the policy discussions.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Emphasis on Integrated Management

The hearing highlights a shift toward integrated water management, moving away from siloed approaches by involving both federal and non-federal partners.

U.S. Geological Survey The Nature Conservancy State of Hawaii

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources“The committee responsible for the hearing.”Map →

personDavid Ige“Governor of Hawaii who provided testimony.”Map →

personMazie K. Hirono“U.S. Senator from Hawaii and presiding officer of the hearing.”Map →

organizationThe Nature Conservancy“Participated in the hearing regarding watershed partnerships.”Map →

organizationU.S. Geological Survey“Represented by the Pacific Islands Water Science Center.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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