November 15 PDF
November 2015
New & Noteworthy: Pia Valley, Watson Suit
Pia Valley Approval: The state Forest Stewardship Advisory Committee (FSAC) has given its approval to the acquisition by the Department of Land and Natural Resources of a 300-acre parcel of forested land in East Honolulu. Pia Valley, which lies in … Continued
Conservation Conference Highlights, Part II: Birds and Bees, Fish, and Snakes
The annual Hawai`i Conservation Conference, held this year in August at the University of Hawai`i-Hilo, offered hundreds of discussions on a wide range of topics. This month, we continue to report on selected presentations. * * * When Looking … Continued
DOH, UH Studies Find Growing Evidence Of Cesspool Impacts to Coast, Potable Wells
With Governor David Ige’s signing of Act 120 in June, the state Department of Health edged closer to tackling the public health threat posed by the tens of thousands of cesspools scattered throughout the islands that discharge an estimated 50 … Continued
Hawai`i Community Foundation’s Council Unveils Blueprint for Freshwater Security
A lot of research has been released over the years about the impacts of climate change on Hawai`i. Scientists have found a drastic increase the number of “fire weather” days over the past several decades. They’ve predicted a rise in … Continued
Energy Experts Seek Ways to Shrink Petroleum Use for Transportation
When it comes to meeting the state’s goal of becoming largely energy self-sufficient in the next few decades, “we’re not gonna get too far if we don’t tackle transportation,” says Chris Yunker, head of the state Department of Business, Economic Development … Continued
October 2015 PDF
The October 2015 PDF contains articles that have since been modified. The article in this issue on cesspools includes statements that have been clarified. Please see the link to the individual story, “DOH, UH Studies Find Growing Evidence Of Cesspool Impacts to Coast, Potable … Continued
State Rejects Proposed Shoreline Surveys Fronting O`ahu’s Sunset Beach, Pipeline
This article has been corrected regarding Kernot’s plans for his Sunset property. William Kernot, who owns and operates vacation rentals fronting some of the most famous surf spots on O`ahu’s North Shore, is facing yet another winter without the shoreline … Continued
Board Talk: SHPD Fines, Sea Cucumbers, Tsunami Debris
Board Imposes $9,400 Fine For Damages to Historic Sites It’s not every day that the state Board of Land and Natural Resources imposes fines for damages to archaeologicalsites and when it has, those fines have been pretty meager. So when the … Continued
Water Commission Gives Parties One Month To Mediate West Kaua`i Waste Complaint
From the discussion at the August 11 meeting of the Commission on Water Resource Management, it looks like allegations of water waste in West Kaua`i will likely be resolved only through a contested case hearing. Both sides in the dispute … Continued