Hundreds, if not thousands, of ‘o‘opu (goby) died in the Wailuku River last week in what’s been called a “substantial fish kill” by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The Interim Instream Flow Standard (IIFS) which dictates the share of water permitted to be taken from the river by private entities was suspended starting Oct. 28 to allow increased water … [Read more...] about ‘The Community Is At A Breaking Point’: Last week’s massive ‘o‘opu fish kill reignites conflict over Wailuku River
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Quizunderstood: How well do know recent East Maui stream diversion numbers?
1. According to the Dec. 7 Maui News, which of the following individuals will likely NOT take a job in Mayor Alan Arakawa’s administration? A. Gladys Baisa B. Don Couch C. Lynn Araki-Regan D. Dain Kane E. Sandy Baz 2. On Dec. 9, the Board of Natural Resources (BLNR) voted to allow Alexander & Baldwin to continue diverting water from East Maui streams, according to a … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do know recent East Maui stream diversion numbers?