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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii Newsletter for Sunday January 15, 2023 ( 2 items )  

First Nations Development Institute: Spotlight on Climate Resiliency in Indian Country Community Partners
LONGMONT, Colorado, Jan. 14 (TNStalk) -- The First Nations Development Institute issued the following agency statement on Jan. 13, 2023: * * * In July 2022, First Nations launched our Climate Resiliency in Indian Country project to support the development or implementation of climate resilience plans. Grantees projects range from climate proofing infrastructure and services, to emergency response and preparedness. We're excited to share updates on three of the 11 grantees, including Aina Momon  more

West Kaua'I Residents Call For Environmental Impact Statement On Major New Hydro Project
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 9 (TNSgov) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: West Kaua'i residents are outraged that the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) decided the new major hydro-electric project proposed by the Kaua'i Island Utility Coop (KIUC) and AES Corporation will have "no significant impact" on the Waimea River and can thus skip doing an environmental impact statement (EIS). This project is raising community concern because it proposes to renew significant diver  more