Insufficient water, pasture for cattle on Hawaii's Big Island
8/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Hawaii County, HI
Start Date: 8/12/2025
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The Waimea, Kohala and Hamakua areas of the Big Island were in a crisis due to drought. Livestock get nearly half of their water from grazing so livestock’s need for water increases when the grass gets dry. Hamakua ranchers were out of water and were allowed to access the Waimea water system for emergency water. Cattle were short on feed, but the need for water was even more urgent.
Honolulu Star Advertiser (Hawaii), Aug 12, 2025
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