The year 2026 commemorates 50 years since the Native Hawaiians and the people of Hawaii fought for the return of Kaho‘olawe. In preparation for this milestone anniversary, the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC), the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana and other stewardship organizations will create a strategic plan for the stewardship of Kaho’olawe island mapping out specific goals and objectives to be met from 2014 – 2026. Your input is extremely valuable to us. In preparation for … Read more
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 ONE: 12 Noon –2 P.M. Volunteers will take cuttings from indigenous plants to place into pots for future plantings as a safeguard against soil … Read more
DATE: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 TIME: 5:30 to 8:00 pm. LOCATION: New science lecture hall (‘Ike Le’a building) at UHMC SPONSORED BY: Sierra Club Maui Group Sustainable Living Institute of Maui Panelists TBA Moderated by Kainoa Horcajo Light pupu and beverages will be served outside the facility from 5:30 to 6pm. Community Information booths will also be part of the event. FREE. All welcome. What’s up with Maui Trash? Hear experts from Sierra Club, EPA … Read more
County’s sewage injections traced to West Maui coastal waters
Lahaina, HI — Scientists from the University of Hawai‘i have released a final study vindicating the concerns of Maui citizen groups that sued Maui County last year under the federal Clean water Act and state water quality laws for illegally discharging wastewater into the ocean from its Lahaina treatment facility’s injection wells.
Sierra Club of Hawaii’s Statement on President Obama’s Climate Plan
Washington, D.C. – Today President Barack Obama announced his administration’s next steps for building a legacy of action to fight the climate crisis. The plan includes new energy efficiency standards for federal buildings and appliances, scales up responsible clean energy production on public lands with an ambitious new commitment to power 6 million homes by 2020, and uses the full authority of the Clean Air Act to cut dangerous carbon pollution from power plants.
Sierra Club of Hawaii Director Robert D. Harris released the following statement in response:
Saturday, June 15 Makapipi trail hike. D=4 mi. Varied terrain. Explore historic Ko’olau Ditch from Makapipi to Kopili’ula Stream. Scenic vistas, pools, waterfalls and native plant life. During the hike we must cross several bridges with no hand rails , so if heights bother you, we recommend not coming on this hike. EMI WAIVER REQUIRED (SEE ABOVE). MUST BRING WAIVER ON HIKE. Meet at 8:00 am at the Haiku Community Center. Limit 18. Leader: Miranda Camp. … Read more