Attend the Clean Water Act & Our Reefs Sea Talk at Maui Ocean Center on Wednesday, May 8th. For this edition of the SeaTalk series, the special guest is David Henkins. Henkins is a staff attorney at Honolulu’s EarthJustice office. He represents groups like Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund, Surfrider Foundation, Sierra Club Maui, and the West […]
SeaTalk: Turtles & Trash at Maui Ocean Center
SeaTalk: Turtles & Trash is happening at Maui Ocean Center on Thursday, November 1st. Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund (HWF) is celebrating 22 years of saving turtles lives by removing marine debris, protecting nesting habitats, satellite tracking hawksbills, and educating the public about green sea turtles. The SeaTalk will be presented by HWF Project Coordinators Magdalena Carey […]
Maui residents join epic voyage across the Pacific to address plastic pollution
There is a Maui contingent joining Eat Less Plastic, a documented voyage that is following a team of sailors, actors, businessmen, and every day citizens on an epic voyage across the southern Pacific Ocean as they encounter the most deadly threat to the sea and its marine life: plastic. Hawaiian Paddle Sports Founder Timothy Lara […]
Drastic Plastic: What we learned about plastic pollution and Hawaii at the sixth International Marine Debris Conference
It’s pervasive, persistent, produced from petrochemicals. It takes many forms and can be found as lightweight Styrofoam packaging, rigid polyvinyl chloride pipes, polyethylene water bottles, high-density polyethylene laundry and milk bottles, nylon ropes and nets and thousands of variations and applications. Look around you and count all the things made of drastic plastic. Our modern […]
Hawaii Wildlife Fund’s Benefit For The Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Hawaii Wildlife Fund is holding an island-wide benefit for the Hawksbill Sea Turtle that runs through Sunday, Dec. 31. HWF has partnered with five local restaurants to offer the community a Naked Turtle Rum Cocktail. A portion of all cocktail proceeds will go directly to the Hawaii Wildlife Fund’s mission to protect the endangered Hawksbill […]
Maui bars pour Naked Turtle to help Hawksbill sea turtles
The Hawaii Wildlife Fund is partnering with five Maui bars to support the recovery of the Hawksbill sea turtle. The bars are South Shore Tiki Lounge in Kihei, Wailuku’s new Wai Bar, Flatbread Company in Paia, Beach Bums BBQ & Grill in Ma`alaea and Down the Hatch in Lahaina. All will donate a portion of […]
How you can help protect nesting sea turtles during nesting season on Maui
It’s sea turtle nesting season on Maui and the US Fish & Wildlife Service is asking the public’s help in tracking the animals’ activities. Hawksbill and green sea turtles began their 2017 nesting season along Maui beaches in June. As endangered and threatened species, the success of their nests is crucial for the survival of these […]
Maui County Council to consider restrictions on polystyrene food service containers
A ban on polystyrene food packaging may have died in the Hawaii state Legislature this session, but on Monday, May 8 the Maui County Council will take up a new bill that restricts their use in the county. “Due to its lightweight nature and ability to break down into smaller fragments that persist for decades, […]
The Best Earth Day Celebrations and Events on Maui
Sure, saving the planet is difficult work, but that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to have some fun while doing it. Here’s a rundown on all the local festivities celebrating Earth Day. No matter your specific cause, there’s a great event for you. EARTH DAY SCAVENGER HUNT FUNDRAISER: ‘IT’S ALL ABOUT BEING GREEN’ – […]
2017 MauiTime Green Issue: A brief guide to Maui’s community environmental stewards
One of the (many) advantages to living in Maui County is that virtually everyone agrees as to the importance of environmental issues. There are plenty of federal and state agencies dedicated to making sure succeeding generations will still enjoy the land, water and air we have now, and Maui County Environmental Coordinator Rob Parsons has […]
G70 Foundation donates to Maui community organizations
The G70 Foundation recently awarded $50,000 to local community organizations, environmental groups and nonprofits, including Hali`imaile Community Garden on Maui. The G70 Foundation Fund was created in 2002 by employees of G70 (formerly Group 70 International, Inc.) who wanted to demonstrate their commitment to building better communities in Hawaii beyond the firm’s professional services. “Through […]
Help out the Hawaii Wildlife Fund by eating at Dazoo this Monday night
Dine out at Dazoo for the Hawaii Wildlife Fund (HWF) this Monday. A portion of dinner sales proceeds will be go to the HWF. They’re a non-profit conservation organization that protects Hawaii’s native wildlife through research, education and advocacy. The evening will feature a specialty themed cocktail, “The Tipsy Turtle,” a collaborative effort by Dazoo’s bartender Jimmy Shoemaker […]
This Maui Teacher Will Run 750 Miles Across Hawaii. Her Reason Will Blow Your Mind
Maui author and educator Lindy Shapiro is running and biking across the state to launch Bottles for Change, a new school-based conservation initiative that challenges keiki to help reduce Hawaii’s plastic footprint. Shapiro’s coastal expedition will cover 750-miles across six-islands in 31 days. Named the holoHI (holo means to run or ride on), her unprecedented journey […]
Subaru Hawaii Shares The Love With Local Nonprofits
Subaru Hawaii has launched its fourth annual “Share the Love” sales campaign to benefit several Maui non-profits. The automotive company will donate $250 for each new 2014 or 2015 Subaru car sold from November 1 to December 31 to the Maui Humane Society, Hawaii Wildlife Fund and Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii. Money will also […]
Federal Court Rules County Of Maui Violating Clean Water Act At Lahaina Wastewater Facility
We’ve known for a year now that the County of Maui’s Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility (LWRF) has been damaging precious coral reefs just off Kahekili Beach (“Airport Beach”) in Ka’anapali. It comes from the practice of injecting three to five million gallons of wastewater into the ground each day. In July 2013, the University of Hawaii released a […]
2013 MauiTime Charity Gift Guide
We live in tough times for nonprofit organizations. Government spending is drying up, and that means they’re increasingly being forced to take up the slack. Otherwise, the neediest individuals in society will be left on their own. Year in and year out, we’ve watched these charitable organizations attempt to do more with less funds. Even […]