The Hawaiians knew Pearl Harbor by several names, for example, Ka-awa-lau-o-Pu`uloa, the many harbors of Pu`uloa, and, more poetically, Awaawa-lei, the garland of harbors. Bertell D. Davis1 In the Director’s Annual Report published by Bishop Museum in 1909, John F.G. … Continued
Fifty years ago, Pearl Harbor earned a place in the nation’s history, for which it is now justly receiving attention. But the honor that is its due cannot be paid in full so long as the area itself remains an … Continued
The Environmental Protection Agency conducted a review of the Pearl Harbor naval complex in 1990. Its Hazard Ranking System report, nominating Pearl Harbor to the Superfund list, was completed in February 1991 and was released to the public last July. … Continued
For many years, the deadly properties of PCBs – short for polychlorinated biphenyls – were not well known. What was known was that this family of chemicals, used as a coolant in electrical transformers, made a great weed killer. Consequently, … Continued
The Navy has surveyed a number of sites in the Pearl Harbor area where fuel leaks, dumps, and spills are suspected of having contaminated soil or water. In some areas, oil contamination is so widespread, and the number of possible … Continued
Sparkling blue water laps against graveled shores. Waterbirds by the hundreds feed on an abundant supply of insects, larvae and fingerlings. Rising from a stand of mangroves, a broad rainbow spreads its brilliant palette across a slaty sky. Welcome to … Continued
The January 1991 edition (scroll down on the linked page to see article listings) of Environment Hawai`i reviewed state involvement in the development of geothermal energy. At the same time, the federal government’s participation in this project was being challenged … Continued
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Had the Department of Land and Natural Resources been in charge, it wouldn’t be built yet. This issue of Environment Hawai’i revisits several controversial issues that have fallen into the lap of the DLNR. … Continued
In the last year, Environment Hawai`i has discussed controversies relating to residential construction on lots that lie within the state Conservation District and in which development is regulated by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (The September edition was … Continued
Environment Hawai`i previewed the 1991 legislative session in our February edition (scroll down on the linked page to see article listings and links). Several of the measures discussed then were passed and have been signed into law by the governor … Continued