Hundreds, if not thousands, of ‘o‘opu (goby) died in the Wailuku River last week in what’s been called a “substantial fish kill” by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The Interim Instream Flow Standard (IIFS) which dictates the share of water permitted to be taken from the river by private entities was suspended starting Oct. 28 to allow increased water … [Read more...] about ‘The Community Is At A Breaking Point’: Last week’s massive ‘o‘opu fish kill reignites conflict over Wailuku River
Hui o Na Wai Eha
Kaulana ‘o Na Wai ‘eha: Honoring Our Streams and Agriculture
Come out to Waikapu and honor the 15th year anniversary of the Na Wai ‘Eha Water Rights Case and the establishment of Hui o Na Wai ‘Eha. Attendees will be treated to live entertainment featuring Ahumanu, Napua Greig-Nakasone, Na Wai Eha, Halau Na Lei Kaumako o Uka and Halau ‘o Ka Hanu Lehua. The day will also include speaker panels and presentations, cultural demonstrations, … [Read more...] about Kaulana ‘o Na Wai ‘eha: Honoring Our Streams and Agriculture
Makana in Concert at Iao Theater
See Makana in concert at the Iao Theater on Saturday, June 10. Makana is an internationally acclaimed singer, composer and guitarist, and he’ll be joined on the stage by Ka`ena Eleban. The concert is a benefit for Hui o Na Wai 'Eha's ongoing work to protect Maui’s streams and water resources. In addition, proceeds will assist in funds distributed to legal fees and ongoing … [Read more...] about Makana in Concert at Iao Theater