IFS: Ukumehame, Olowalu, Launiupoko, Kaua‘ula Streams, Maui

Instream Flow Standards: Hydrologic Units of Ukumehame (6004), Olowalu (6005), Launiupoko (6006), and Kauaula (6007)


The Commission on Water Resource Management has amended the interim instream flow standards for the surface water hydrologic units of Ukumehame, Olowalu, Launiupoko, and Kauaula, in West Maui.

Diversion on Olowalu Stream The upper diversion on Olowalu Stream was rendered unusable following a severe storm event in September 2016. The diversion is no longer used and water now flows over it.
Diversion on Kauaula Stream This diversion on Kauaula Stream is operated by West Maui Land Co. for the purposes of commercial agriculture and agricultural-zoned lots.

Hearing Schedule

Date
Action
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)

Information Updates

Date
Action
Mar. 20, 2018

The Commission will hold its March meeting in Kahului, Maui.

  • 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
Mar. 15, 2018

Final Instream Flow Standard Assessment Reports and Compilation of Public Testimony for Surface Water Hydrologic Units of Ukumehame (6004), Olowalu (6005), Launiupoko (6006), and Kauaula (6006).

 Sep. 1, 2017

 Draft Instream Flow Standard Assessment Reports for West Maui