Judge Reverses Water Permit for Mahi Pono | Honolulu News

A judge just handed down a major win for Native Hawaiian rights and environmental justice in East Maui, striking down water diversion permits granted to Mahi Pono — an agricultural company — for failing to consider sacred traditional practices. The state Board of Land and Natural Resources also violated due process by denying a hearing request from the Sierra Club. The ruling reverses the permits, orders a contested case hearing, and temporarily caps water diversion. This landmark decision underscores the need to protect cultural heritage and uphold legal fairness when managing vital water resources. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/420f7d878c0f56b9