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KCC: Will South Maui Have Enough Water?

From Kihei Community Association: May 21 Community Meeting at 6:30 PM Will South Maui Have Enough Water? Listen to these esteemed experts at the Charter School Everyone is welcome. Will South Maui “run out” of water? The Kihei Community Association’s (KCA) May 21 meeting at 6:30 PM at the Kihei

Ellison Hires Energy Expert for Lana’i

(U.C. San Diego Press Release) The University of California, San Diego and Lānaʻi Resorts, LLC, announced today that Byron Washom, director of Strategic Energy Initiatives at UC San Diego, will lead a new initiative to transform the Hawaiian island of Lānaʻi into a model for sustainable energy. In his role

County Says No Environmental Impact to Using Hamakuapoko Wells

The county Department of Water Supply’s final environmental assessment was given a finding of no significant environmental impact for the reopening of two Hamakuapoko water wells — by the County. The County could put these contested wells into use within 2013.  Read Why Using Hamakuapoko Wells is an Expensive Alternative because

Community Solar Summit

SLIM host Solar Summit to educate Maui County residents and businesses about PV systems. Lunch will be provided for $5 with advanced reservations. Call or go online to reserve.  Due to high demand, the Maui Solar Summit has changed locations from the college to the Castle Theater at the MACC.

Energy Policy Links

From Henry Curtis, Life of the Land: The Life of the Land web site has recently posted the following    Transcript of PUC Commissioner Michael Champley speaking at the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea on November 23, 2011.  This presentation is a good starting point for understanding current energy issues in Hawai`i    

Monk seal conflict

Trisha Kehaulani Watson writing in The Garden Isle Monk seals on Kaua‘i are a hard issue. There are very hard debates to be had about balancing conversation needs and local livelihoods, not only regarding seals but the many conservation issues that exist on Kaua‘i. But let’s start with the facts.  

County post Maui Island Plan

The Maui General Plan has 3 Components: Maui Island Plan Overview (From the County’s Website)   The Maui Island Plan provides direction for future growth, the economy, and social and environmental decisions on the island through 2030. The Maui Island Plan establishes a vision, founded on core values that break

Old Topo Maps of Maui

Digital depository for old topographic maps of Maui Island. Many of the downloaded files are OVER 200MB and with great details. For 1924 versions of ALL the maps, go to the UH Manoa Map Library and follow the directions on  that page  BIG FILES For 1954-7 versions of ALL the maps, go to