IFS: 6005 – Olowalu Stream, Maui

Instream Flow Standard: Hydrologic Unit of Olowalu (6005)

Instream Flow Standard

CFS
MGD
Location / Notes
3.6 2.33 Olowalu Stream, near an altitude of 130 feet as measured at the abandoned USGS gaging station 16646200.

Gaging (Reference Station)

Information Updates

Date
Action
Mar. 20, 2018

The Commission held its March meeting in Kahului, Maui.

  • Agenda
  • Submittal B1: Amended Interim Instream Flow Standards for the Surface Water Hydrologic Units of Ukumehame (6004), Olowalu (6005), Launiupoko (6006), and Kaua’ula (6007), Maui
  • Briefing B1
  • Minutes
Mar. 15, 2018

Final Instream Flow Standard Assessment Report for Olowalu and Compilation of Public Testimony for Surface Water Hydrologic Units of Ukumehame (6004), Olowalu (6005), Launiupoko (6006), and Kau‘aula (6006).
Dec. 6, 2017

Notice of Public Fact Gathering Meeting:
Instream Flow Standard Assessment Reports for the Hydrologic Units of Ukumehame (6004), Olowalu (6005), Launiupoko (6006), Kauaula (6007)
Sep. 1, 2017

Draft Instream Flow Standard Assessment Report for Olowalu.

References

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