Hawaii HB1245 mandates adaptation pathways planning for sea level rise impacts on private and public infrastructure.

Hawaii HB1245 requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop regional adaptation pathways plans for sea level rise. These plans will guide the relocation and modification of private and public infrastructure to mitigate coastal hazards. The plans will be developed in collaboration with state and county agencies, considering factors like shoreline type and coastal processes. The bill also appropriates funds for this purpose and ensures that the plans align with state and county climate adaptation strategies.

Hawaii HB1245 mandates adaptation pathways planning for sea level rise impacts on private and public infrastructure.

Hawaii HB1245 requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop regional adaptation pathways plans for sea level rise. These plans will guide the relocation and modification of private and public infrastructure to mitigate coastal hazards. The plans will be developed in collaboration with state and county agencies, considering factors like shoreline type and coastal processes. The bill also appropriates funds for this purpose and ensures that the plans align with state and county climate adaptation strategies.