Honolua Watershed Project
This SWCD project for watershed protection and flood prevention in Maui County, Hawaii, was implemented under the authority of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (P.L. 566, 83rd Congress, 68 Stat. 666), as amended. The Honolua Watershed Project encompasses eight desilting basins, about 0.8 miles of floodwater diversions, about 0.7 miles of floodwater channels, land treatment measures on about 24,000 acres, four bridges, relocation of three water mains, and controlled use of flood plain areas.
Sponsoring Agencies: West Maui Soil & Water Conservation Districts and the County of Maui.