Hawaii judge orders a new environmental review of a wave pool that foes say is a waste of water
- Plans for an artificial wave pool in Honolulu are on hold as a judge demands an environmental reassessment due to opposition from Native Hawaiians and concerns over water use.
- Hawaii Environmental Court Judge Shirley Kawamura has ordered a review addressing issues like water supply impacts and local growth before proceeding.
- Opponents argue the 7 million-gallon wave pool is unnecessary near the ocean and an existing facility.
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Hawaii judge orders a new environmental review of a wave pool that foes say is a waste of water
HONOLULU (AP) — A judge has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns raised by Native Hawaiians and others who
Hawaii judge orders a new environmental review of a wave pool that foes say is a waste of water
HONOLULU (AP) -- A judge has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns raised by Native Hawaiians and others who say the project is unnecessary in the birthplace of surfing and a waste of water.
Hawaii judge orders a new environmental review of a wave pool that foes say is a waste of water
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A judge in Hawaii has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns including impacts on water supply and anticipated growth of the area. Native Hawaiians and others sued to block the project. They say another wave pool is unnecessary in the birthplace of surfing and a waste of water. The famed Native Hawaiian waterm…
Hawaii judge orders a new environmental review of a wave pool that foes say is a waste of water - The Morning Sun
HONOLULU (AP) — A judge has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns raised by Native Hawaiians and others who say the project is unnecessary in the birthplace of surfing and a waste of water. In granting a temporary injunction Tuesday, Hawaii Environmental Court Judge Shirley Kawamura ordered a new review of concerns including impacts on water supply and anticipated gr…
Hawaii judge orders a new environmental review of a wave pool that foes say is a waste of water
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A judge in Hawaii has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns including impacts on water supply and anticipated growth of the area. Native Hawaiians and others sued to block the project. They say another wave
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