The water issues of Hawaii are becoming more serious. Hawaii is the only state in America that does not enforce a minimum stream flow and 25% of America’s native species reside here in Hawaii. This doesn’t make any sense?
In the old days there were waterways made of rock that were diverted from streams and rivers. Only water that was needed was taken; in other words, no waste. The water was diverted into wetland taro patches that were ingeniously integrated into the land. The water flowed diagonally through the patch; water would next reach fish ponds where algae eating fish would be cultivated. Fresh water and sediment from the taro patches would mix with the salt water creating prime conditions for seaweed and algae growth. Moi was often used in fishponds because it is a algae eater. Hawaiian fishponds produced 100 times more fish than natural fish production. Before white man came there were around four hundred thousand Hawaiians living in Hawaii. With virtually no exports and imports they were self-sufficient. The streams were healthy and thriving. Hihiwai and opai were in high numbers. The land was made fat. The land was protected and cared for.
Now days no more stream flow. No respect, donkey peoples think they own the rights to the water through ownership of piping. Local taro farmers are few and hurting for water. Water from Maui streams is rarely allowed to reach the ocean; in turn, the coral is dying off, seaweed is not able to grow near shores, and sea life is disappearing. Now days the land is not protected and is being prostituted.
The responsibility the water and the lands of Hawaii should be given back to Hawaiians. Hawaii should be governed by a Hawaiian Government
references
- field biology lecture
- Hawaiian Antiquities
- Modern Issues of Hawaii 190v lecture
2 comments:
The loss of the reef is such a huge issue! When the reefs go, Hawaii goes! I wish that we could work together and figure out a way to stop the damage being done to our reef and coral life.
-Steve....
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