Mahalo to House Finance Chair Kyle Yamashita for holding a hearing on this important bill. SB1136_SD1, the bill that requests a carrying capacity study for Mākena State Park (aka Oneloa Beach) will be heard by the Committee on Finance this Wednesday, April 5th at 2pm. Please note that the House Water and Land committee modified […]
Sign the Petition for a Better Water Use and Development Plan!
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, the Water Commission plans to discuss the Maui Island Water Use and Development Plan (MIWUDP), which will be as used a blueprint for all uses of water on Maui for the next 20-years and sets the trajectory for our future water conservation, development and tourism growth. This plan is NOT […]
CALL TO ACTION: PLEASE REQUEST A HEARING FOR LEGISLATIVE BILL HB702/SB1136 ON CARRYING CAPACITY AT MĀKENA STATE PARK
Mākena State Park was established as a result of dedicated community action to create a state park at Mākena instead of allowing development near the shoreline. Since then, Mākena State Park has been one of the most popular beach parks on Maui among both residents and visitors. Due to over tourism and the increasing tourism […]
Council Passes Bill to Implement Organic Standards and Regulations at Kula Agricultural Park
Maui Tomorrow supports regenerative agriculture on Maui, and we are pleased that the Maui County Council passed Bill 160 to require organic practices at the Kula Agricultural Park! We agree that it’s very important to improve soil health for all of the reasons mentioned in this press release from the County. Visit the council’s website […]
Please testify FRIDAY, NOV. 4TH on Bill 159, Relating to Transient Accommodation Cap
CALL TO ACTION:PLEASE TESTIFY THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH. OVERTOURISM HAS COME ROARING BACK IN FULL FORCE ON MAUI. OVERRELIANCE ON TOURISM KEEPS OUR ECONOMY VULNERABLE TO DOWNTURNS. THE MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL HAS A CHANCE TO KEEP THINGS FROM GETTING WORSE. Please testify on Bill 159, Relating to Transient Accommodation Caps(see below for details)Friday, November […]
PLEASE TESTIFY this FRIDAY to Control Overtourism!
CALL TO ACTION: PLEASE TESTIFY THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st. THIS IS OUR BIG CHANCE TO CONTROL OVERTOURISM! Maui residents agree that we already have too many visitors, yet the hotel development industry wants to keep building more and more without end! Overtourism is a serious problem affecting our quality of life, and people are looking […]