Hawaii SB984 aims to reduce agricultural water pollution by establishing liability for large landowners and prioritizing enforcement in rural areas.

Hawaii SB984 addresses the issue of water pollution caused by extreme rainfall, particularly affecting marine reefs. The bill establishes civil liability for landowners with ten thousand or more acres for damages and fines from runoff entering state waters or lands. It also directs the Department of Health to prioritize enforcement of water pollution regulations in rural areas with reported runoff. The bill aims to mitigate the damage caused by runoff, which has led to significant reductions in fish and sea urchin populations in coastal areas.

Hawaii SB984 aims to reduce agricultural water pollution by establishing liability for large landowners and prioritizing enforcement in rural areas.

Hawaii SB984 addresses the issue of water pollution caused by extreme rainfall, particularly affecting marine reefs. The bill establishes civil liability for landowners with ten thousand or more acres for damages and fines from runoff entering state waters or lands. It also directs the Department of Health to prioritize enforcement of water pollution regulations in rural areas with reported runoff. The bill aims to mitigate the damage caused by runoff, which has led to significant reductions in fish and sea urchin populations in coastal areas.