Sierra Club Maui Group

Salmonson Appointed DoH “Environmental Ombudsman”

November 6, 2013November 5, 2013

After community outcry caused the nomination of Genevieve Salmonson to be withdrawn, she has now been appointed “Environmental Ombudsman” at the Department of Health. Salmonson Appointed Ombudman

Kihei History Night

November 1, 2013

At the Kihei Library Nov 5th 6-7:30pm

Testimony offered by Sierra Club, Maui Group October 17, 20013 PO box 791180 Paia, HI 96779 To: Board of Water Supply 200 South High Street, Fifth Floor, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793-2155 RE: Agenda Item VIII. A. Discussion and possible action regarding the Regulatory – Legislative Investigative Committee’s report on the Draft Wellhead Protection Ordinance and its legislative impact on private and public properties. Aloha BWS members and mahalo for your service, Sierra Club Maui has had … Read more

Waste to Energy Presentation

October 12, 2013

County Council presents Natural Resources Defense Council on Waste to Energy Monday Oct 14 1:30pm 8th floor Council Chamber

Olowalu Beach Cleanup

October 8, 2013

Saturday, October 12, 9-11am Sponsored by Maui Nui Marine Resource Council Meet at mile marker 14. This is the 2nd cleanup at Olowalu as part of international Coastal Cleanup month. After the first cleanup it was evident that this special area,chosen as a priority site for the Maui Coral Reef Recovery Plan, needs a lot more love! Bring your beach and snorkel gear for fun in the sun and a possible guided reef tour afterwards.

Sierra Club Endorses Senator Brian Schatz

September 1, 2013

News Advisory

Contact: Robert D. Harris, 808.220.4306
September 1, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sierra Club Endorses Senator Brian Schatz

Honolulu, Hawai`i – Today, Hawaii’s largest grassroots environmental organization announced its official endorsement of Senator Brian Schatz for the 2014 U.S. Senate election. Members and leaders of the Sierra Club cited the Senator’s commitment to clean energy and long history of environmental leadership as the central reason for the endorsement, and pledged to lend its volunteer strength to the Schatz campaign. The vote to endorse Senator Brian Schatz was unanimous.

Climate Change Action

August 22, 2013

This is a non-Sierra Club activity that supports our goal of reducing climate change. Senator Brian Schatz will speak and give a press conference: On Saturday, August 24, citizens concerned with the threats of climate change will hold a demonstration at the Waihe’e Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge of projected impacts on Maui for future generations if current trends of global warming continue at the current pace. Volunteers will take part in two activities: ACTIVITY … Read more