Below is an email about the recently released draft of the Ka’anapali-Kahekili Watershed Characterization, which was put together by NOAA and a consultant from Sustainable Resources Group International, Inc. You can download it at: http://www.coralreef.gov/meeting27/pdf/wmauiwatershed.pdf. It discusses watershed planning and sources of pollution in the Honokowai and Wahikuli watersheds. There is some fairly extensive discussion of the […]
Sen Baker’s Letter to Land Use Commission
Mr. Daniel E. OrodenkerExecutive OfficerMr. Normand R. LezyChairLand Use CommissionState of HawaiiP.O. Box 2359Honolulu, Hawaii 96804 Dear Mr. Orodenker and Mr. Lezy: Re: Pi’ilani Promenade Shopping Center and Outlet Mall I am writing on behalf of my constituents in the South Maui community and their concerns regarding the impact of a massive retail development planned […]
Maui Research & Technology Park Master Plan Update DEIS
2 million sq. ft. and 1,250 residences Here is the Draft EIS: http://oeqc.doh.hawaii.gov TMK: (2) 2-2-24:01-07; (2) 2-2-24:08; (2) 2-2-24:09; (2) 2-2-24:14- 18; (2) 2-2-24:31; (2) 2-2-24:32; (2) 2-2-024:34; (2) 2-2-24:36; (2) 2-2-24:37; (2) 2-2-002:054 (portion) Permits: HRS Chapter 343 Compliance; State Land Use District Boundary Amendment; County Community Plan Amendment; County Change in Zoning; […]
Food & Water Watch Files Appeal in Factory Fish Farming Case
Food & Water Watch Files Appeal in Factory Fish Farming Case Consumer Group Reiterates That Federal Government Lacked Authority to Grant Permit for Aquaculture Statement from Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter Honolulu, HI — “Consumer advocacy group Food & Water Watch filed an appeal today in its case challenging the legality of Kona […]
Upcountry & Pa’ia Plans – Be There or Beware!
Next meeting: Makawao, Pukalani, + Kula Public Testimony 9am, Thursday morning, July 5 Paia- Haiku 9am, Tuesday, July 10 General Plan Committee to conduct meetings on directed growth plan in July Press Release: Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair General Plan Committee www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council’s General Plan Committee will conduct […]
Kihei megamall faces opposition
From the Maui News Maui community groups say they’re determined to halt development of two planned megamall shopping complexes off of Piilani Highway, even to the point of seeking relief in court. The Maui Tomorrow foundation, South Maui Citizens for Responsible Growth and Kihei resident Daniel Kanahele last month filed appeals with state and county […]