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The Governor’s World Conservation Congress Legacy Commitment: “30 by 30 Watershed Forests Target”

September 26, 2016

The Hawaiian koa-‘ōhi‘a rainforests capture and provide the islands’ supply of fresh clean water, lessen impacts from climate change, dramatically reduce flooding and erosion into our coral reefs, provide an ecosystem for unique plants and wildlife, and have profound cultural significance. Approximately 20% of land area in Hawaiʻi is identified as priority watershed. In 2011, only 10% of these priority watersheds were protected.

The rest of the Governor’s statement is here…

Filed Under: Groundwater, Stormwater, Streams and Rivers, Water Conservation

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