STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1170-00

                                 Honolulu, Hawaii
                                                   , 2000

                                 RE: H.C.R. No. 78
                                     




Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say
Speaker, House of Representatives
Twentieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2000
State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Water and Land Use, to which was referred
H.C.R. No. 78 entitled: 

     "HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF
     LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF
     DEVELOPING SEVEN FALLS AND ADJOINING AREAS INTO A TOURIST
     ATTRACTION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this resolution is to request the State
Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to conduct a
feasibility study on developing the Seven Falls (Falls) section
of the Kolekole Stream and its adjoining areas into a tourist
attraction.

     DLNR commented that it will be pleased to prepare the
requested feasibility study to the extent that it is able, given
current staff and funding limitations.

     Your Committee finds that the Falls area, with a combined
change in elevation of approximately 200 feet, is located on a
small tributary of Kolekole Stream. At present, the Falls can
viewed only from above, by walking down a trail to the uppermost
fall.  The Falls offers an old-fashioned family hike to the
falls, as well as picnic areas, fishing and swimming.  The
community envisions an eco-trail leading down to the main
Kolekole Stream where visitors can view the Falls from below,
rest at small pavilions located at scenic viewpoints and hike
upstream or downstream.

 
 
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     The Falls and its surrounding areas, owned by C. Brewer,
could be developed in a manner similar to 'Akaka Falls, with
picnic areas and a comfort station.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Water and Land Use that is attached to this report,
your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No.
78 and recommends that it be referred to the Committee on
Finance.

                                   Respectfully submitted on
                                   behalf of the members of the
                                   Committee on Water and Land
                                   Use,



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                                   ROMY M. CACHOLA, Chair