2008 GMO Summary

The genetic food fight Since the dawn of time humans have had WYSIWYG food – when you sat down to eat, What You Saw Is What You Got. But you can’t be as sure as your ancestors were about what’s on your plate, because scientists are genetically modifying edible things

The Genetic Food Fight

Haleakala TimesMay 06, 2008by Rob Lafferty “It does not mean that France does not participate in GMO research. It does not mean that there will not be GMOs in the future. It simply means that with the principle of precaution at stake, I am making a major political decision to

Project Kaeo

Project Ka’eo The Challenge to Preserve Cultural Landscapes in Modern Makena A land famous with the Chiefs from the distant past Download the Book Executive Summary Project Ka’eo Book Jan 8, 2008 Project Ka’eo Book Also Download Executive Summary (updated to the Feb 1, 2008 version)

Timber Summary 2005-2008

Big on Bamboo In a time when many conversations are turning to self-sufficiency, sustainability and revitalizing our economy, growing bamboo seems to outshine the status quo of importing virtually all of our building materials, and more than 90 percent of our food and energy needs. New state program pays farmers

Makena Video Part 3

Makena Video Part 2

Makena Video Part 1

Maui Plan Update as of 2008

SPRING 2007 DRAFT COUNTY-WIDE POLICY PLAN *The Maui General Plan Advisory Committee on Friday requested and received an approximate three-week extension to complete its planning policy review. The Maui County Council has extended the deadline from May 24 to June 18. The Maui panel completed its discussion of county planning

Maui Island Plan Documents 2008

Here is the Draft of the Maui Island Plan that will be reviewed by the Maui General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). On the maps, note  that the red lines around several of the urban communities are the proposed "Urban Growth Boundaries". You can go also directly to the County web

DRAFT – MAUI ISLAND PLAN
(as of 2007)

Here is the Draft of the Maui Island Plan that will be reviewed by the Maui General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). On the maps, note that the red lines around several of the urban communities are the proposed “Urban Growth Boundaries”. You can go also directly to the County web