From Sophie Crocker in Civil Beat Hawaii is the only state that isn’t complying with new federal regulations that increase oversight of pesticides that are sprayed in and around waterways, according to officials from the Environmental Protection Agency. The delay is angering local farmers and state agriculture officials who for months haven’t been able to […]
Earthjustice etc. File Against County on Lahaina Injection Wells
From EarthJustice Four Hawaii community groups recently filed suit under the national Clean Water Act, asking the federal district court to direct Maui County to secure a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit that would set limits on the pollutants that can be discharged from injection wells at the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility. Earthjustice filed the […]
Storm Water: Can a Problem Become a Resource?
Pau Hana Talk Story with Pupu
Friday, May 11, 5:30 – 7:30
NOAA Marine Sanctuary Educational Center
726 S. Kihei Rd
Council Weakens “Show Me the Water” 9-0
The council voted 9-0 for the changes proposed by councilmember Mike Victorino, which would include allowing construction to begin on grading and infrastructure before a water source is found.
Testimony Against Weakening “Show Me the Water”
From: Lucienne de NaieTo: Council Water Resources CommitteeRe: WR-8 proposed amendments, Feb 28, 2012 meeting Aloha Chair Victorino and Committee Members You are considering four amendments to the the Water Availability bill today. The public is still curious as too why these amendments are necessary. Take amendment 1. It adds a substantially altered definition of […]
Gutting of Show Me the Water to be Heard Friday Mar 16 9am
Here’s the ordinance. Sign up to testify prior to 9am