USACE, City and County of Honolulu invite public comment on Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Study, SEIS

News Release from USACE, Nov 24, 2023

HONOLULU -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu are announcing the release of the Ala Wai Flood Risk Management draft General Reevaluation Report and Integrated Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for review and 45-day public comment period.

Read the full announcement here

Fact sheet available here

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News Release: 11/24/23 City and USACE invite public comment on Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Study (honolulu.gov)

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