Flood News

Final public meeting will discuss recommended flood mitigation measures for Mākaha Valley   More than 70 residents have attended the first two community meetings at the Waiʻanae District Park in March and September of 2014 as part of the 20-month long Mākaha Valley Flood Mitigation Study that began in June 2013. Residents have shared some ...
Read More Final Public Meeting for Makaha Flood Study

The Final Report for the Makaha Valley Flood Mitigation Study  overviews the existing watershed conditions;  summarizes the flood problem areas;  provides the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis;  presents recommended flood mitigation projects and measures;  and evaluates the effectiveness of each project to mitigate flooding.  This report also provides a summary of environmental impacts of the proposed flood mitigation projects and concludes with future actions needed ...
Read More Makaha Valley Flood Mitigation Study – Final Report (2014)

The Makaha Valley Flood Study, is aimed at proposing solutions to address the areas in Makaha Valley that have experienced flooding over the years. This second community meeting will present recommended flood mitigation projects for Makaha Valley and discuss next steps for the study. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ...
Read More Makaha Valley Community Meeting/Flood Study DRAFT Public Review

On Tuesday, March 24th a community meeting was held to share preliminary findings for the Makaha Flood Study, to hear concerns about flooding in Makaha and to gather residents ideas to mitigate flooding. We would like to thank all that attended for coming and for contributing ideas, information, and comments regarding flooding in Makaha Valley. ...
Read More Makaha Valley Flood Study Meeting Information Available for Download

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2014 MAKAHA COMMUNITY MEMBERS URGED TO ATTEND PUBLIC MEETING  ON NEW FLOOD STUDY BEING CONDUCTED IN MAKAHA VALLEY WAIANAE – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) along with Townscape, Inc., an environmental planning company, invites Makaha Valley community members to attend and provide feedback at public meeting that ...
Read More Makaha Community Members Urged to Attend Public Meeting on Flood Study