Hawaii SB237 enables state and county agencies to create long-term adaptation plans for sea level rise, focusing on protecting natural resources and.

Hawaii SB237 aims to address the impacts of sea level rise by enabling state and county agencies to engage in long-term adaptation pathways planning. This involves developing plans that outline measures such as elevating and floodproofing infrastructure, armoring, zoning, and relocation. The bill emphasizes culturally-informed, community-engaged planning and incorporates state and county climate adaptation plans. It also allocates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support the preparation of regional sea level rise adaptation pathways plans.

Hawaii SB237 enables state and county agencies to create long-term adaptation plans for sea level rise, focusing on protecting natural resources and.

Hawaii SB237 aims to address the impacts of sea level rise by enabling state and county agencies to engage in long-term adaptation pathways planning. This involves developing plans that outline measures such as elevating and floodproofing infrastructure, armoring, zoning, and relocation. The bill emphasizes culturally-informed, community-engaged planning and incorporates state and county climate adaptation plans. It also allocates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support the preparation of regional sea level rise adaptation pathways plans.