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April , 2002 ...and even more appropriate today! A former Maui Planning Commissioner speaks out: Faces may have changed, but it's same old story for Maui The long article on Chamber of Commerce policy statements (The Maui News, April 1) could have been summed up in one paragraph: "We support the continued unmitigated growth at any cost. The faster we get to be another Honolulu, the more money we make. Forget about those misguided fools who value Maui as a special place on earth with a unique laid-back lifestyle who care about infrastructure. Steal the water from East Maui to continue to ruin South Maui. Don't these people realize that life is all about making more money, selling more rugs and buying SUV's?" Mr. J.P. Schmidt suggests that continued development is what brings the infrastructure and that "the proper way to handle development is through the land use and zoning process." That process has not worked the last 20 years, so why does he think that same process will work now? The land use and zoning laws were written by good ol' boys to take care of themselves and their friends, and that's why Kihei looks like it does. (See Chapter 7, "Land and Power in Hawaii," Cooper-Daws.) The only difference from then to now is that there is a new set of good ol' boys making the same decisions. Kenny Barr Protect Our Future
Maui aquifer levels are declining and our fresh water supply is turning salty.See USGS and the alarming news that the salty level rose 7 feet in 2006. Read this at USGS Save Makena is dedicated to preserving the wild open spaces, beaches, reefs, Hawaiian cultural sites and native dryland forest in the Makena/Honua`ula area for future generations. Through the process of informing concerned citizens of the potential impacts of proposed large-scale developments and ways to take action, Save Makena will mobilize the community to help guide the ultimate fate of this area.
In the not-too-distant past, a dirt road led to Makena Big Beach (Oneloa) and the shoreline had only a few houses, mostly belonging to families who had lived there for generations. Over the past two decades, the same coastline has become increasingly built up with luxury homes and multi-million dollar condos, obstructing views and limiting shoreline access.  These areas contain Hawaiian cultural sites, rare habitats (kipuka) of quickly disappearing indigenous plants, and wild, open space views that inspire the soul.
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See vidoe of Everett Dowling obliterating both the cultural and natural resources of Makena.
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Local Residents want decisions that respect
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Maui County's future.
Download Wailea 670 PSA Announcement Video (.mov)
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Maui aquifer levels are declining and our fresh water supply is turning salty.See USGS and the alarming news that the salty level rose 7 feet in 2006. Read this at USGS
Save Makena is dedicated to preserving the wild open spaces, beaches, reefs, Hawaiian cultural sites and native dryland forest in the Makena/Honua`ula area for future generations. Through the process of informing concerned citizens of the potential impacts of proposed large-scale developments and ways to take action, Save Makena will mobilize the community to help guide the ultimate fate of this area.
In the not-too-distant past, a dirt road led to Makena Big Beach (Oneloa) and the shoreline had only a few houses, mostly belonging to families who had lived there for generations. Over the past two decades, the same coastline has become increasingly built up with luxury homes and multi-million dollar condos, obstructing views and limiting shoreline access.
The areas of concern includes the 670 acres of the proposed Wailea 670/"Honua¹ula" project, where offshore investors want to build 1400 units, a golf course, shopping center and sewage treatment plant, sprawling from Maui Meadows to Makena. Also faced with impending changes are 1800 acres of Makena resort, encompassing the open space region surrounding the Maui Prince Hotel, and land mauka of Makena State Park.
These areas contain Hawaiian cultural sites, rare habitats (kipuka) of quickly disappearing indigenous plants, and wild, open space views that inspire the soul.
The value of the Makena region is immeasurable, as it represents Maui¹s natural beauty, culture, charm, and quality of life for local people and visitors alike. The future of this treasured, historic region will soon be debated by our County's decision makers. It is vital that Maui's community help direct these discussions to arrive at outcomes which will not compromise our children's ability to experience the natural beauty and resources which exist today at Makena/ Honua`ula.
Download Wailea 670 PSA Announcement Video (.mov)
(.wmv)
Maui aquifer levels are declining and our fresh water supply is turning salty.See USGS and the alarming news that the salty level rose 7 feet in 2006. Read this at USGS
Save Makena is dedicated to preserving the wild open spaces, beaches, reefs, Hawaiian cultural sites and native dryland forest in the Makena/Honua`ula area for future generations. Through the process of informing concerned citizens of the potential impacts of proposed large-scale developments and ways to take action, Save Makena will mobilize the community to help guide the ultimate fate of this area.
In the not-too-distant past, a dirt road led to Makena Big Beach (Oneloa) and the shoreline had only a few houses, mostly belonging to families who had lived there for generations. Over the past two decades, the same coastline has become increasingly built up with luxury homes and multi-million dollar condos, obstructing views and limiting shoreline access.
The areas of concern includes the 670 acres of the proposed Wailea 670/"Honua¹ula" project, where offshore investors want to build 1400 units, a golf course, shopping center and sewage treatment plant, sprawling from Maui Meadows to Makena. Also faced with impending changes are 1800 acres of Makena resort, encompassing the open space region surrounding the Maui Prince Hotel, and land mauka of Makena State Park.
These areas contain Hawaiian cultural sites, rare habitats (kipuka) of quickly disappearing indigenous plants, and wild, open space views that inspire the soul.
The value of the Makena region is immeasurable, as it represents Maui¹s natural beauty, culture, charm, and quality of life for local people and visitors alike. The future of this treasured, historic region will soon be debated by our County's decision makers. It is vital that Maui's community help direct these discussions to arrive at outcomes which will not compromise our children's ability to experience the natural beauty and resources which exist today at Makena/ Honua`ula.
Download Wailea 670 PSA Announcement Video (.mov) (.wmv)
The areas of concern includes the 670 acres of the proposed Wailea 670/"Honua¹ula" project, where offshore investors want to build 1400 units, a golf course, shopping center and sewage treatment plant, sprawling from Maui Meadows to Makena. Also faced with impending changes are 1800 acres of Makena resort, encompassing the open space region surrounding the Maui Prince Hotel, and land mauka of Makena State Park.
The value of the Makena region is immeasurable, as it represents Maui¹s natural beauty, culture, charm, and quality of life for local people and visitors alike. The future of this treasured, historic region will soon be debated by our County's decision makers. It is vital that Maui's community help direct these discussions to arrive at outcomes which will not compromise our children's ability to experience the natural beauty and resources which exist today at Makena/ Honua`ula.