The county Department of Water Supply’s final environmental assessment was given a finding of no significant environmental impact for the reopening of two Hamakuapoko water wells — by the County. The County could put these contested wells into use within 2013. Read Why Using Hamakuapoko Wells is an Expensive Alternative because the County could, if it […]
Community Solar Summit
SLIM host Solar Summit to educate Maui County residents and businesses about PV systems. Lunch will be provided for $5 with advanced reservations. Call or go online to reserve. Due to high demand, the Maui Solar Summit has changed locations from the college to the Castle Theater at the MACC. The hours are extended from […]
Energy Policy Links
From Henry Curtis, Life of the Land: The Life of the Land web site has recently posted the following Transcript of PUC Commissioner Michael Champley speaking at the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea on November 23, 2011. This presentation is a good starting point for understanding current energy issues in Hawai`i Transcript of PUC Chair Hermina […]
Monk seal conflict
Trisha Kehaulani Watson writing in The Garden Isle Monk seals on Kaua‘i are a hard issue. There are very hard debates to be had about balancing conversation needs and local livelihoods, not only regarding seals but the many conservation issues that exist on Kaua‘i. But let’s start with the facts. Monk seals are native to […]
County post Maui Island Plan
The Maui General Plan has 3 Components: Maui Island Plan Overview (From the County’s Website) The Maui Island Plan provides direction for future growth, the economy, and social and environmental decisions on the island through 2030. The Maui Island Plan establishes a vision, founded on core values that break down into goals, objectives, policies, […]
Old Topo Maps of Maui
Digital depository for old topographic maps of Maui Island. Many of the downloaded files are OVER 200MB and with great details. For 1924 versions of ALL the maps, go to the UH Manoa Map Library and follow the directions on that page BIG FILES For 1954-7 versions of ALL the maps, go to UH Manoa Map Library and follow […]