Kula Fields brings farm fresh local food to your door

Maui Time Weekly March 26, 2009 by Rob Parsons There is a growing awareness that too much of the food we consume is imported. The reasons for favoring a local diet are many: it’s fresher and more nutritious; it supports and helps diversify the local economy; it avoids fuel spent

Historic Stream Restoration Needs Your Kokua

Please make a tax-deductible donation to help cover Legal Notice costs for essential Water Use Permit Applications. UPDATE:  Stream Restoration Legal Efforts Make Progress Efforts by Hui o Na Wai ‘Eha, Maui Tomorrow and Earthjustice to restore continuous mauka to makai stream flows to the four great waters of ‘Iao,

Housing

2 bedroom condo $340k requires $5,000/mo income Everyone wants more affordable housing for residents, but little has been done about it. Maui Tomorrow decided to change all that. Our Affordable Housing Committee spent months researching affordable housing plans around the US and has now crafted a plan for Maui County. Under

GPAC Info 2009

GPAC Maui General Plan Advisory Committee Members: Joe Bertram III, John Blumer-Buell, Lesley Bruce, Thomas Cannon, Thomas Cook, Antoinette deNaie, Kehau Filimoeatu, Stanley Franco, Lisa Hamilton, Kennard Kekona, Carl Lindquist, Douglas MacCleur, Dick Mayer, Hans Michel, Susan Moikeha, Wallette Pellegrino, Hinano Rodrigues, Warren Shibuya, Jeanne Skog, Warren Suzuki, Frank Sylva,

Invasive Species
A Threat to Maui Agriculture

Until recently, Maui County was protected from invasive species by the ocean channels separating the islands and separating us from the mainland and other countries.  However, we still endure invasions of damaging pests, plants and animals.  Some like snakes are brought intentionally by pet owners who don’t know any better.

Agricultural inspector layoffs slammed

The Maui News September 5, 2009 By CLAUDINE SAN NICOLAS, Staff Writer KAHULUI – Environmentalists and farmers lashed out Thursday night at the announced layoffs of state agricultural inspectors, arguing that the move planned by the Lingle administration would uproot efforts to preserve the island’s agricultural industry and pristine environment.

2008 Makena Summary

Maui has a good General Plan We Should Follow It   Stand for Makena Memorial on YouTube This video captures the spirit of that place and urges folks everywhere to “Stand for Makena!” – Part 1 •  Part 2 •  Part 3 Project Ka‘eo The Challenge to Preserve Cultural Landscapes in Modern

2005-2008 Land Use Summary

Land use planning has seldom been consistent with the county General Plan or with regional long-term planning goals. The influence of developers on the planning process continues to dominate most land use decisions. See our page of aerial photo maps with a list of downloadable files that show most of

2008 Housing News

Hale Makua 116-unit housing project for seniors in Kula proposed An architect who has specialized in high-quality resort residential projects, Clayton Nishikawa, is proposing to build a 116-unit senior housing project on Lower Kula Road. Kula Meadowood would include 70 affordable units and 46 market-priced units in what he described

2005-2008 &slaquo;Aina Summary

Panel votes to allow B&Bs in agricultural districts The Maui County Council’s Planning Committee reversed itself and voted to allow bed-and-breakfasts to be located in agricultural districts. For about two months now, the five-member committee has been meeting to address a series of bills presented by Mayor Charmaine Tavares’ administration