• 2010 Agriculture Summary

    Posted by Albert Perez on December 31, 2010

    New invasive species alert 12 Dec 2010 A few months back, DOA airport inspections raised concerns about seeds in incoming cargo from Phragmites, or Common Reed, a new aggressive, invasive species know for taking over wetland areas. They’ve just issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) report for the species.

  • 2010 News Summary

    Posted by Albert Perez on December 31, 2010

    Retail Center and Outlet Mall Proposed for Kihei The Eclipse Development Group of Irvine, Ca., is proposing a retail center and outlet mall to be built in Kihei.  The combined projects feature 700,000 square feet of retail space and 3,500 parking spaces on what the compnay describes as “roughly 30

  • 2005-2010 ‘Aina News

    Posted by Albert Perez on December 3, 2010

    Retail Center and Outlet Mall Proposed for Kihei The Eclipse Development Group of Irvine, Ca., is proposing a retail center and outlet mall to be built in Kihei.  The combined projects feature 700,000 square feet of retail space and 3,500 parking spaces on what the compnay describes as “roughly 30

  • Lana’i Hydro Preliminary Permit Application

    Posted by Albert Perez on October 7, 2010

    Lanai Hydro, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications A Notice by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on 10/15/2010 http://federalregister.gov/a/2010-25961 October 7, 2010. On June 10, 2010, Lanai, LLC filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section

  • Work Continues on Tech Park Master Plan

    Posted by Albert Perez on October 3, 2010

    by Trisha Smith, Maui Weekly November 2010 Although one of the most sophisticated business and scientific vocation locales on the island, the Maui Research & Technology Park (MRTP) in Kihei remains a mystery to many since its initial development nearly two decades ago. Home to the Maui Economic Development Board

  • Fall 2010 Newsletter

    Posted by Albert Perez on September 16, 2010

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  • Injection Wells: Are There Any Alternatives?

    Posted by Maui Tomorrow Poster on September 16, 2010

    The ongoing debate over the use of injection wells in Maui County has many people asking: “Are there viable alternatives to disposing of wastewater via injection wells?” Considering that legally permitted injection wells are linked to coral reef degradation and suspected of causing increasing incidences of staph infections in recreational

  • Major Projects List on Maui 2010

    Posted by Albert Perez on September 3, 2010

    Here is a list of Maui’s already committed projects with over 100 units each. Please keep in mind that there are DOZENS of other projects with less than 100 units, plus ohanas, vacant lots, and large agricultural sub-divisions. Some of the Major Projects Already Entitled: (as of July 2010) Wailea

  • Makena Resort investors default on loan

    Posted by Albert Perez on August 26, 2010

    Development stalled indefinitely; fate of more than 500 employees uncertain The Maui News August 26, 2009. By CHRIS HAMILTON, Staff Writer MAKENA – Skittish lenders and real estate buyers apparently accomplished what hundreds of protesters couldn’t: halt the massive Makena Resort development in South Maui. At least for now. Everett

  • Injection Well Alternatives

    Posted by Albert Perez on August 20, 2010

    Our thanks to Robin Knox of the UH Botany Department and Pam Daoust for providing the following: There are two aspects of use of wetlands for wastewater management to discuss. 1) Constructed wetlands as treatment 2) Wetland assimilation projects – Due to higher assimilative capacity ( especially for nitrogen), wetlands