Public invited to an Environmental Impact Statement Meeting Aug. 6

Published on July 24, 2025

WAIMEA – The Department of Public Works invites the public to an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Public Scoping Meeting on August 6, beginning at 4:30 p.m., at the Waimea Canyon Middle School Cafeteria.

Department of Public Works is preparing a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Waimea 400 project. As part of the environmental review process required under Hawai‘i Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 11-200.1-23, the EIS Preparation Notice (EISPN) was published on July 23, 2025.

The meeting will begin with an open house at 4:30 p.m., followed by a presentation at 5:30 p.m., and an oral comment period starting at 6:00 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project and provide feedback that will help shape the scope of the Draft EIS. Oral comments will be accepted during the meeting and audio recorded in accordance with HAR §11-200.1-23.

Written comments may also be submitted by mail, email, or online through August 22, 2025. Full meeting details and the EISPN document are available at www.waimea400.com.

The Waimea 400 site comprises 417 acres acquired by the County in 2019 in partnership with Kīkīaola Land Company and the Faye family. Following extensive community input, the County published the Waimea 400 Master Plan in January 2022, which outlines a vision for housing, recreation, agriculture, and economic development. The Draft EIS will evaluate potential environmental impacts associated with the project. The EIS will also incorporate a community-driven affordable housing plan led by the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency.

If you need an ASL Interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary aid support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact Wade Lord at (808) 241-4906 or wlord@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

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