Public hearings set for State Water Projects Plan
By Staff | Jan 8, 2021
HONOLULU The Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) will hold public hearings online for an update to the State Water Projects Plan (SWPP) this month. The SWPP is one of five component plans that together constitute the Hawaii Water Plan. The major objective of the SWPP is to provide a framework for planning and implementation of water development programs to meet projected water demands for state projects, such as schools, harbors, parks, agricultural parks and office buildings. The SWPP is meant to review current and future state water projects to ensure orderly authorization and development of the state’s water resources.
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A state water panel will hold virtual public hearings in January on an update to the State Water Projects Plan, the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Wed-nesday.
The plan helps provide a framework for planning and implementation of water development programs to meet projected water demand for state projects, such as schools, harbors, parks, agricultural parks and office buildings. It’s one of five component plans that make up the Hawaii Water Plan.
According to the State Water Projects Plan, an additional 34 million gallons per day of potable water and more than 148 mgd of nonpotable water is needed by 2034 to support state projects. The plan breaks down the water needs by county, state department and hydrologic unit.
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ESCANABA Bay College has been offering certificate and degree programs in the Water Resource Management field for 50 years and is one of the few programs of its kind in the nation. And Troy Gallagher, lead program instructor, noted that enrollment in the program is on the rise.
Bay College’s program is designed to provide specialized training in water and wastewater treatment theory and application to both entry-level personnel and those already in the field. Online professional development and continuing educational programs are also offered to industry professionals.
Over the years, hundreds of water tech students have been placed in high wage, in-demand jobs immediately following completion of their coursework. Essential employment opportunities exist in various industries such as mining, paper making, food and beverage, computer technologies, and city municipalities. Gallagher stated that students coming out of the Bay College water tech program are highly sou