11/23/16 – Call For Applications For The Water Security Advisory Group

Posted on Nov 23, 2016 in Commission On Water Resources Management, News Releases

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
News Release

DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR
SUZANNE D. CASE
CHAIRPERSON

For Immediate News Release November 23, 2016   

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
FOR THE WATER SECURITY ADVISORY GROUP

HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is accepting applications for membership on the Water Security Advisory Group established in Act 172, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016. The Chairperson of DLNR will review the applications and select individuals that are deemed qualified to serve on the Water Security Advisory Group per the requirements of Act 172.

Act 172 requires that members of the Water Security Advisory Group be comprised of the manager and chief engineer of the board of water supply of each county or their designee, the deputy director for water resource management of the DLNR, and the following individuals: 

  1. A member with knowledge of agricultural water storage and delivery systems;
  2. A member of a private landowning entity that actively partners with a watershed partnership;
  3. A member with knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of Hawaiian cultural practices; and
  4. A member representing a conservation organization.
     

The Water Security Advisory Group shall advise the DLNR on the priority of all proposals for projects or programs submitted by public or private agencies or organizations to increase water security in the State and recommend high-priority programs for the award of matching funds established through Act 172. 

Water Security Advisory Group members shall serve without compensation until June 30, 2018. 

Interested persons are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of reference that outline the applicant’s qualifications to serve on the Water Security Advisory Group.

Applications and resumes should be postmarked no later than December 23, 2016 and may be sent to:

Water Security Advisory Group
Commission on Water Resource Management
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 227
Honolulu, HI 96813 

Act 172 may be viewed or downloaded at:  https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/GM1274_.PDF

 

Media Contact:

Deborah Ward
DLNR Public information Specialist
Phone: (808) 587-0320