HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.R. NO.	204
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

 

 

CONGRATULATING AND HONORING THE KO OLAU MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP on its 25^th ANNIVERSARY.

 

 

 

     WHEREAS, the Ko olau Mountains watershed serves as a critical lifeline for communities throughout the island, capturing and filtering rainwater that provides a reliable supply of fresh water to residents, sustains businesses, and supports a diverse array of ecosystems; and

 

     WHEREAS, the Ala Wai watershed, which extends from the ridge of the Ko olau Mountains above M noa Valley down to Waik k , serves as an essential resource for water quality, flood prevention, and the overall health of our urban and natural landscapes; and

 

     WHEREAS, the KO OLAU MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP was established 25 years ago with the visionary goal of protecting and preserving the Ko olau Mountains watershed; and

 

     WHEREAS, over the past quarter century, the KO OLAU MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP has made significant strides in conserving Hawai i's unique environment by combating invasive species, restoring native forests, and educating the public on the critical importance of healthy watersheds; and

 

     WHEREAS, the work of the KO OLAU MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP has not only enhanced environmental resilience but also enriched community involvement, fostering a collective commitment to m lama   ina that resonates across generations; and

 

     WHEREAS, these efforts demonstrate the power of collaboration, uniting government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private landowners, researchers, and community members in a shared mission to protect and steward Hawai i's precious natural resources; and

 

     WHEREAS, the KO OLAU MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP's dedication to preserving the Ko olau Mountains watershed is vital to the sustainability of Hawai i's future, ensuring that our island remains a thriving home for people and the native flora and fauna that define its unique biodiversity; now, therefore,

 

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawai i, Regular Session of 2025, that this body hereby congratulates and honors the KO OLAU MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP on the momentous occasion of its 25^th Anniversary, commends its extraordinary contributions to the conservation, sustainability, and resilience of our islands, and extends to the partnership its heartfelt mahalo for its enduring commitment to m lama   ina.

 

 

 

	OFFERED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

 

Report Title: 

Koolau Mountains Watershed Partnership; 25^th Anniversary