Review of State EIS Process

This report was prepared pursuant to Act 1, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, which requested that the University of Hawaii conduct this study of the environmental review system and develop legislative recommendations for modernizing Hawaii’s system of environmental review. Download the PDF file here. The first half of the Report

Planning Committee completes review of Countywide Policy Plan 2030

Monday, November 16, 2009 Councilmember Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala, Chair, Planning Committee WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i -– Maui County’s vision for the next 20 years is coming into sharper focus – and it includes a diversified economy, sustainable environmental practices and recognition that the Hawaiian culture is "a vital force in the

Judge Rejects Approval of Biotech Sugar Beets

New York Times September 23, 2009 By ANDREW POLLACK A federal judge has ruled that the government failed to adequately assess the environmental impacts of genetically engineered sugar beets before approving the crop for cultivation in the United States. The decision could lead to a ban on the planting of

Remarkable Aloha

The teachings and legacy of Uncle Ed Lindsey “You’ve got to look at the whole enchilada,” Uncle Ed Lindsey would say, pausing to let the assembled group absorb his message. In the years we served on the Maui Tomorrow Foundation board together, I grew to appreciate his commonsense approach. He

Council takes up a ban on GMO taro

The Maui News June 29, 2009 By CHRIS HAMILTON, Staff Writer WAILUKU – Maui County may become the second county in the state to ban the genetic engineering of taro, the Polynesian staple that is considered sacred by many Native Hawaiians. County Council Member Bill Medeiros, who is Native Hawaiian

Panel favors developer’s downsized Makena plans

The Maui News By HARRY EAGAR, Staff Writer June 15, 2009 WAILUKU – Keaka, Everett Dowling’s development company, was at the Maui Planning Commission last week to seek an amendment to permits for its Maluaka project to drastically downsize the project from 71 luxury condominiums to 13 lots plus recreational

A&B property designated as important ag lands on Maui

The Maui News June 6, 2009 By ILIMA LOOMIS, Staff Writer MAKENA – The state Land Use Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a request by Alexander & Baldwin to designate more than 27,000 acres on Maui as important agricultural lands. The designation includes lands currently being used for sugar cane

GMO Taro ban update

Today was a good day for Haloa. The Committee on Agriculture, Economic Development and Recreation chaired by Councilmember Jo Anne Johnson passed the GMO Taro Ban bill (09-100) out of committee to the full council. Up Next: The date for the hearing in full council won’t be set for at

Wailea and Makena region maps

Download a printable PDF file here of the map below showing proposed development projects for the Makena and Wailea regions as of 2009

Development Maps

Proposed development projects map for the Makena and Wailea regions as of 2009 (Download a printable PDF file here)