Monthly Archives: July, 2007
Tree holds promise for future of biofuel
Posted in Maui news
Unused land on the Waianae Coast and other areas of the state could one day be green with plants grown for fuel to reduce Hawaii's dependence on imported oil. That's the hope of researchers who are trying to determine if biofuel crops have the potential to re-engergize Hawaii's agriculture industry. The University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Agriculture Research Center are growing test plots of jatropha, a plant that is already being used to make biodiesel in India. But what's yet to be determined is whether the crops will be profitable for farmers.
Ahihi-Kinau reserve management to be discussed at public meeting
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A public informational meeting about new management activities in the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. July 25 at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary's education center in Kihei. The management effort began this month and involves increased public outreach and education by rangers, naturalists and volunteers. According to the reserve staff, many of the actions by visitors that impact the reserve are due to lack of knowledge of the sensitive area.
In addition, the Action Ahihi Program is seeking volunteers to assist with the outreach and education efforts at areas of the reserve subjected to heavy use. Roving naturalists are needed at Kanehena Cove and at an information station. Volunteer training sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 2 at the Sanctuary Education Center. An in-the-field training will follow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the reserve.
To register for the training, contact Emily Carlson, sanctuary volunteer programs and outreach coordinator, at 879-2818, ext. 102, or send e-mail to: emily.carlson@noaa.gov
In addition, the Action Ahihi Program is seeking volunteers to assist with the outreach and education efforts at areas of the reserve subjected to heavy use. Roving naturalists are needed at Kanehena Cove and at an information station. Volunteer training sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 2 at the Sanctuary Education Center. An in-the-field training will follow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the reserve.
To register for the training, contact Emily Carlson, sanctuary volunteer programs and outreach coordinator, at 879-2818, ext. 102, or send e-mail to: emily.carlson@noaa.gov
Wailea 670 – What’s in a name?
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In traditional Hawaiian life, a name was often very important. A place name like Wailea, for example, told a story. In one more generation, few will recall that Wailea once referred to a small spring and the remains of an ancient Hawaiian fishing settlement on Wailea Point. Fewer still will recall the place name Kahamanini, referring to the abundance of reef fish in nearby waters. Who will remember that Wailea is part of the ahupua'a of Paeahu?
Proposed Maui Development Maps
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See our page of arial photo maps with a list of downloadable files that show most of the committed, designated, and proposed developments in each of the six community plan districts of Maui Island as of April 2007
Bark in the Park
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Pet Walk and Family Fundraiser to benefit the programs and services of the Maui Humane Society with Emcee Augie T. You and your pet will enjoy a howling good time with contests, demonstrations, food, fun and prizes.
August 18th, 7-11AM at the Keopuolani Boy’s and Girl’s Club
Register at www.mauihumanesociety.org
August 18th, 7-11AM at the Keopuolani Boy’s and Girl’s Club
Register at www.mauihumanesociety.org
KOKUA HALEAKALA
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Haleakala National Park needs volunteers for trail maintenance, visitor assistance, weed control, cultural demonstrations, library work and clerical help. Transportation from Makawao available. Apply at www.nps.gov/hale/supportyourpark/volunteer-opportunities.htm. Call (808) 572-4487.Hawaii Nature Center - Iao Valley, Maui
PINE TREE PULLERS
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Help remove invasive pines near Maui's Hosmer Grove, 9 a.m.-noon Sundays. Transportation provided at 7:30 a.m. from Harbor Shops, Ma'alaea, and 8:15 a.m. from Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani. Closed footwear required; bring water and lunch. Reserve space by calling (808) 856-8341.
Kaulana Na Wai `Eha: Restoring Maui’s famous streams
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Beginning tonight at 5 pm, a half hour program (Kaulana Na Wai `Eha: Restoring Maui's famous streams) will air on Akaku (Channel 53) to share the story of Hui o Na Wai `Eha and Maui Tomorrow Foundation's efforts to restore life-giving water to Waikapu, `Iao, Waiehu and Waihe`e streams in Central Maui, which are traditionally known as Na Wai `Eha or the Four Great Waters. Agricultural plantations (and former ag interests) have drained Na Wai `Eha Streams dry for over a century. Community groups are now working to return public trust resources to public management to protect and restore their quality of life for present and future generations. This is their story.
The program will also air on Channel 53 on:
July 19th at 5:30 pm
July 27th at 10 am
July 31 at 6 pm, and
August 8th at 9:30 pm
Feel free to share the good news with your friends and family.
The program will also air on Channel 53 on:
July 19th at 5:30 pm
July 27th at 10 am
July 31 at 6 pm, and
August 8th at 9:30 pm
Feel free to share the good news with your friends and family.
Palm Oil Firms Burning Indonesian Forests
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Palm oil companies are burning peat forests to clear land for plantations in Indonesia's Riau province, despite government pledges to end forest fires, environment group Greenpeace said on Thursday. Forest fires are an annual menace for Indonesia and the country's neighbours, who have grown deeply frustrated at the apparent lack of success in curbing the dry-season blazes and vast smoke clouds, or haze, that smothers the region.