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Alexander & Baldwin , founded in 1870 , drained streams of 165 million gallons a day to irrigate its plantation in Maui ’s central plain, moving it through 70 miles of tunnels, ditches, flumes, and reservoirs.
At its height, EMI sustained its operations by draining plentiful streams of.
fresh water.
EMI has been the source of long-running legal battles on Maui , as farmers and environmental groups.
Hawaii ’s constitution declares that water is a public trust for the benefit of all citizens.
But there's a loophole: Businesses, such as A&B , can control and sell the use of their water diversion systems.
The state leases water rights to EMI and other companies.
Mahi Pono bought 41,000 acres of former plantation lands for $262 million , making it Maui 's largest landowner.
For years , A&B and Mahi Pono have sought to influence local politics.
Voters approved the creation of the East Maui Community Board water authority in 2022 .
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