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This resolution congratulates and honors the Ko?olau Mountains Watershed Partnership (KMWP) on its 25th anniversary, recognizing the organization's significant environmental conservation efforts in Hawaii. The resolution highlights the critical importance of the Ko?olau Mountains watershed as a vital water source that captures and filters rainwater, supporting local communities, businesses, and diverse ecosystems. Over the past 25 years, the KMWP has made substantial contributions to environmental preservation by combating invasive species, restoring native forests, and educating the public about watershed health. The organization's work exemplifies collaborative environmental stewardship, bringing together government agencies, nonprofits, private landowners, researchers, and community members in a unified mission to protect Hawaii's natural resources. By emphasizing the concept of "malama ?aina" (caring for the land), the resolution underscores the partnership's commitment to environmental resilience and sustainability, highlighting how their efforts not only preserve the island's unique biodiversity but also foster intergenerational community involvement in conservation.

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=204&year=2025