SIERRA CLUB Ma-lama I Ka Honua Cherish the Earth JOURNAL OF THE SIERRA CLUB, HAWAI‘I CHAPTER

A Quarterly Newsletter January - March 2013 Volunteer Spotlight Sierra Club Hawai‘i Timeline Planting Native Nate’s Adventures Group Reports & Outings

The spotlight focuses on Remembering the history of Hao, one of the few native Nate fi nds Red-footed News, issues, and hikes on Steven Lee Montgomery. SCH from 1968 to 1980 plants related to Plumeria. Boobies at Makapu‘u. your island. Page 5 Page 6 Page 9 Page 10 Pages 12 - 21 GRAND THEFT ‘AINA: The Fight to Repeal the PLDC Unless you’ve been under a exist primarily to create a profi t. Many the PLDC. With the help of other rock, you’ve probably heard about folks simply don’t agree with that idea. community allies, we launched the the controversy over the Public One of the primary criticisms website GrandTheftAina.com. This Lands Development Corporation of the PLDC is the fact that it is website tracks legislators’ opinions (PLDC). The Sierra Club and many exempt from most land use laws. This on the PLDC, and gives the public the other community organizations and includes laws intended to protect ability to take action by contacting concerned individuals have been in a agricultural and conservation land their legislators. We hope this website very public dispute with Senator Dela from unreasonable development, becomes a reliable base for information Cruz and Governor Abercrombie over laws intended to ensure long-term about the PLDC, particularly in the the value, purpose, and intent of the planning, and laws intended to protect coming months as the legislature PLDC. The community organizations public health and safety. The PLDC considers repealing the law. have called for a repeal of the PLDC; is also exempt from the procurement The Sierra Club also advocated on Abercrombie/Dela Cruz have pushed code, which is intended to shine the behalf of several political candidates to allow the PLDC to proceed. light of transparency on governmental who made their opposition to the PLDC So what is the PLDC? It is a contracts. Most folks simply can’t a central part of their 2012 campaign. state entity tasked with developing understand why a governmental By sending out district-wide mailers, our public beaches, parks, and open agency needs such sweeping powers we deliberately made this an election spaces as a means to generate revenue and, based on past experience, have a issue. We wanted other legislators for Hawai‘i. While development in justifi ed fear about bad consequences. to understand the depth of concern moderation can be a good thing, this The Sierra Club is proud to be a and public angst about this law. law assumes our natural resources part of the grassroots swell opposing Continued on page 3 Hawai‘i’s largest and most successful grassroots environmental advocacy organization SIERRA CLUB HAWAI‘I CHAPTER PLDC are designated by the governor, the rules would guide the PLDC in FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK governor plainly exerts a high degree administering its programs, services, Continued from page 1 of control over this body. and resources. Clear administrative We’re proud that newcomers such rules would better guide the PLDC Staying on Track as Representative Nicole Lowen and How would the PLDC generate than vague rules. To date, the Germans are proud of a policy called Senator Laura Thielen won their races, revenue for the DLNR? PLDC has refused to consider any “Energiwende,” which calls for the end to all showing that their campaign platform The PLDC is tasked recommendations that would take fossil fuels and nuclear power and embraces in opposition to the PLDC resonated with implementing public land plainly “bad” projects off the table or solar and wind power. Aggressive goals require with the electorate. optimization projects to create revenue- create objective criteria for evaluating Germany to achieve 80% renewable energy We anticipate the PLDC will be a generating centers or take advantage of potential development projects. central issue this upcoming legislative opportunities to exploit local, national, This creates an environment ripe for targets by 2050. Many Germans believe they can - session. There will be calls to repeal and/ and international markets. The PLDC favoritism, double standards, and achieve 100% adoption of clean energy. Years of Malama I Ka Honua or substantively amend the law. In an can also sell, assign, or lease any other less savory things—all outside public support and a focus on local clean energy effort to help provide some clarity, we’re property in its possession. of the public eye. projects—like solar on rooftops—has ensured that all major political Editor: Phyllis Frus [email protected] offering a Frequently Asked Questions parties strongly support Energiwende. Layout & Design: Geoffrey T. Moore section to help people understand So what’s the big deal? Shouldn’t we just trust the people Here, in Hawai‘i, we’ve made strides towards our own energy Editorial Board: Scott Glenn, what the PLDC does or doesn’t do. We Hawai‘i residents and groups assigned to run the PLDC? change. We’ve adopted some of the most aggressive renewable energy Janice Marsters, Geoffrey T. Moore, encourage you to familiarize yourself are concerned about the PLDC’s To adequately protect our goals in the United States. Solar has become the new green economy, Deborah Ward and stay in touch with us through the ability to evade important land use cultural and natural resources, we responsible for over 20% of the state’s construction jobs. GrandTheftAina.com website. And, and environmental laws designed must take steps to protect against The Mälama I Ka Honua is published But we’re in the midst of making a few stumbles. You may have seen quarterly by the Hawai‘i Chapter most importantly, please take the time to protect Hawai‘i’s unique cultural any misbehavior, now or in the in the headlines that Hawai‘i Gas (the Gas Company) recently requested of the Sierra Club, P.O. Box 2577, to contact your legislators and ask them and natural resources. We’re future. Plainly agencies can be taken permission to start importing liquid natural gas (LNG) into Hawai‘i. Honolulu, HI 96803. A small portion to repeal the PLDC! (Contact info can be concerned about the potential loss over by special interests; otherwise, Experiences in other locations demonstrates that bringing LNG into a of the annual Sierra Club dues goes found at capitol.hawaii.gov.) of public lands. We’re concerned regulations would not be necessary. market reduces the growth of clean energy. We can’t move to a clean toward a one-year subscription. about public safety and health with energy future if we’re merely replacing one liquid fossil fuel with another. Contribution of news, opinion, FAQs about the PLDC the exemption from building code Even without clear administrative standards. We’re concerned about rules, doesn’t the environmental Moreover, the case for LNG—reducing electric rates—is based on art, and photography may be sent electronically to: Why was the PLDC created? the loss of transparency with the review law (Chapter 343) adequately the false assumption that LNG prices will stay low. Historically, the [email protected] The stated purpose of the PLDC loss of the procurement code. We’re protect our cultural and natural LNG market is quite volatile. Further, LNG is also particularly cheap in or by post c/o the Hawai‘i Chapter, concerned about the loss of long-term resources from the PLDC? the continental United States right now. Developing an export facility, P.O. Box 2577, Honolulu, HI 96803. is to generate revenue for the DLNR so that it can manage its lands and planning that helps ensure we keep No. Chapter 343 is a wonderful however, would likely mean that tankers could sail past Hawai‘i and go Submissions must be received by the facilities. In essence the PLDC is certain areas open for recreational and law, but it is intended merely to to much more expensive markets, such as Japan. Factoring in the cost of fi rst of the month prior to the date of intended to be the development conservation purposes. provide information about the building new infrastructure, we could wind up with a situation where the publication. arm of the Department of Land and possible risks of a potential project. cost of LNG is comparable to today’s oil prices. Articles, graphics, and photos are Natural Resources. Does the PLDC increase meaningful This information is supposed to In another stumble, Governor Abercrombie just unilaterally reduced copyrighted by the authors and public participation? allow decision makers to make better Hawai‘i’s renewable energy tax credit. While we support reasonable changes artists and may be reprinted only No, the public’s ability to decisions. By itself, however, Chapter with permission. Who is in charge of the PLDC? to our tax policy, Governor Abercrombie acted without consideration of the PLDC comprises a fi ve- meaningfully participate has 343 does not dictate whether or not damage that could be caused to thousands of solar workers and to families The Mälama is printed on recycled been substantially reduced. The a project can move forward. Here, a paper. Please recycle it again! Members member board of directors—BLNR who want to “go green.” No one wants to see layoffs, or families in need Chairperson; Director of Finance; community development plan and PLDC project could still move forward may elect to receive only an electronic the land use commission have been even if it would cause substantial avoiding clean energy because it is outside of their fi nancial means. We need subscription of the Mälama I Ka Honua Director of the Department of eliminated from the development adverse harm to the environment. to work collaboratively to ensure solutions that work. at sierraclubhawaii.com/newsletter. Business, Economic Development, process. These laws were intended The Sierra Club is committed to keeping Hawai‘i on track. We and Tourism; an appointee of the to ensure long-term planning and Why didn’t the environmental/ opposed Hawai‘i Gas’s LNG proposal and are in the process of fi ling suit House Speaker; and an appointee of Advertisement Rates: the Senate President. Currently these allowed for meaningful input, cultural community oppose the PLDC to stop the governor’s tax changes. We can and will use every means in including, at times, the ability to put at the legislature? • Full page ($350) persons include: our power to ensure that smart policies move forward. on evidence in front of a quasi-judicial Last session, numerous other • Half page ($250) • BLNR chairperson or designee— But litigation alone is not enough. Germany’s example shows the body. This type of involved process bills aimed at gutting environmental • 1/4 page ($110) William Ail power of public support. We need you to continue to push our leaders cannot be replaced by a mere public and cultural protections were • 1/8 page ($60) • Director of Finance—Kalbert Young towards a clean energy future. We cannot simply repeat mistakes of the hearing where a citizen is limited to strongly opposed and defeated by our • Bus. Cards ($50) • Director of DBEDT or designee— past. Please call or talk to your legislator about moving Hawai‘i’s clean Mary Alice Evans three minutes of testimony. community, but the PLDC bill was energy goals forward. • House Speaker designee— pushed through at the last second Happy Trails (and Energiwende!), These rates are subject to change. I’ve heard people talk about the with little to no sincere democratic The Mälama accepts political Robert Bunda PLDC’s administrative rules. What process and even less public advertisements only from candidates • Senate President designee— —Robert D. Harris endorsed by the Hawai‘i Chapter. Duane Kurisu are those? input. Director of the state Offi ce of As three of the fi ve appointees Generally, administrative Continued on page 9 2 • January - March 2013 Mälama I Ka Honua Mälama I Ka Honua January - March 2013 • 3 SIERRA CLUB HAWAI‘I CHAPTER

FROM THE CHAPTER CHAIR

By Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers Volunteer in the Spotlight

I hope you all had happy holidays and I wish you Sierra Club Hawai‘i Chapter reviewing the responses, and debating in a campaign was in 1970. We the very best New Year. Congratulations to our newly motions until two-thirds of the lost, but Senator Nadao Yoshinaga elected Senator Mazie Hirono and Congresswomen Tulsi Steven Lee Montgomery committee concurred. The Sierra prodded us to fi nd novel ways to Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa. As always, many, many Co-Chair, Political Committee & Club for the fi rst time endorsed two make our home isles better. I hope thanks to all the hardworking volunteers who made O‘ahu Group Representative to the candidates in the Offi ce of Hawaiian to build on his positive record to phone calls and sent cards and all those who helped get Executive Committee Affairs races. help us Oceania folks do more these environmental candidates elected. Special thanks Steve recently sat down with restoration. His 90 years of cajoling to Suzanne Graham and Sierra Club National for their Mälama for an interview. and humble pride and service to the support. In addition, I would like to personally thank people of Hawai‘i remain a model Debbie Ward for over 25 years of service to Moku Loa Tulsi Gabbard with Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers at a rally in Hilo in August What are the origins of your activism? for pragmatic progress. The Club Group and the Hawai‘i Chapter. Although she will be I became a political activist has a deep, wide membership, and taking a break from our Chapter Executive Committee, Explore the amazingly beautiful pristine habitats probably because my fi rst initiative many volunteers refi ned the elections we wish her and Fred Stone the very best and look accessible to us. Get out and explore a new part of your was so successful. As undergraduates outreach. It feels great to be part of a forward to her participation again in the future. island or a neighbor island this winter. Enjoy: Join us at UH-Manoa in 1969, we learned that big, self- improving, committed team. Many of us have family and friends on the East on an outing and really enjoy the habitat we’re working the state was going to transport Asian Candidates genuinely appreciate Coast; it’s New Jersey for me. They are still picking so hard to conserve. Finally, we must Protect what we axis deer to the Big Island to replicate our input. Our goal is to move up the pieces from Superstorm Sandy. We should be have. To show your support, make an end of the year continental hunting, which ecologists Hawai‘i’s Congressional delegation so thankful for having some of the best weather on the or beginning of the year donation to the Sierra Club knew would be devastating to the to number 1 on the National planet, marred by the occasional hurricane or tsunami. Hawai‘i Chapter to continue the great work we do. See island’s native plants and birds. A Environmental Scorecard that is done In keeping with the Sierra Club Mission to “Explore, you on the trail! dozen students circulated a petition after every Congress by the League Enjoy and Protect” I urge you to do the following: Aloha, Roberta to persuade Governor John Burns to of Conservation Voters. The highest disclose the varied effects of the deer House Delegation in 2010 was Maine before proceeding, by requiring his with a score of 100 percent; Hawai‘i High School Hikers Camp DLNR game biologists to prepare a had a score of 92 percent. Steve Montgomery has been proper EIS (a Hawai‘i law mandating active in conservation issues in EIS was passed in 1970). One was What in your view was the most Out on Halloween Hawai‘i since the 1970s as a student done, showing that the students were effective tool for learning about the in entomology at UH. As a biologist right, and after passage of a bill that candidates’ stances on issues affecting Moanalua, Pearl City, and Kapolei High Schools he has discovered about 30 previously led to hearings on exotic importations the environment? joined the Sierra Club’s High School Hikers for a spooky unknown insects and plants; a dozen and native forest loss, the governor There were two: the HI Scorecard weekend of fun this Halloween. Over 45 students camped now bear his name. Among his better stopped the relocation of the deer for incumbents, and questionnaires out at Kea‘iwa Heiau State Park. They hiked the 4.8- known fi nds: “killer” caterpillars and from Lanai to public lands. sent to all candidates so that we could mile Aiea Loop Trail, carved pumpkins, had a costume happy face spiders, and the wekiu Then, during the Vietnam War, review their record of actual votes and contest, told ghost stories near a campfi re, and followed bug, which survives at the top of we learned about a U.S. Army grant current responses. a haunted night trail while blindfolded. (The trail was Mauna Kea thanks to an antifreeze for UH to study Agent Orange, a decorated by Moanalua High School.) Students were also compound in its blood. His work has herbicide that was used to defoliate or Why did you think it important for able to connect with other schools about future plans for been featured in National Geographic clear tropical rain forests, and it was the Sierra Club to endorse candidates hiking clubs. They are excited for the High School Hikers and Hana Hou. He has used his being tested on Kaua‘i. The professor standing for election to OHA? Ecology Camp in February! encylopedic knowledge of Hawaiian suggested I help evaluate it and join Several Hawaiians asked the club forest life to lead Plant and Discovery a monitoring study. I wrote a class to sort through the many options. All Sierra Club Volunteer Publishes Novel hikes for High School Hikers, and paper about it, which the instructor OHA elections now are statewide, he is chair of the Chapter Hawai‘i admired, so he began pointing us and many people do not know the Breach of Justice, by Douglas Fetterly, features an Wildlife Committee. baby boomers into rewarding projects. candidates, so having endorsements is GO DIGITAL! African American female journalist who exposes a D.C. Steve is currently co-chair That is when I realized you could helpful to voters. To the extent Sierra food and drug oligarchy, including FDA shortcomings of the Chapter Political Committee, apply science locally to build some Club endorses based on environmental, and government complicity. Suitors, a fl amboyant FDA Get an electronic copy of the which was responsible for the detailed useful policy changes. not cultural, criteria, we believed we scientist, and a retired journalist come to her aid. process yielding dozens of candidate could help get good people who care Douglas Fetterly is an avid backpacker and surfer, newsletter at: endorsements by the Chapter What motivates your work on the about the environment elected to the with strong ties to the marine environment. He recently this year. The process included Chapter Political Committee? OHA Board. sierraclubhawaii.com/newsletter took second place in a Harvard-judged national short story devising and sending out detailed Elections are about building contest. Breach of Justice is available at Amazon.com. questionnaires to the candidates, our future. My fi rst volunteering

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a full-time paid staff to coordinate state buys the land. In 1998, the Sierra Club Hawai‘i Historical Timeline their legislative programs for the state fi nally gives 93 leases to 1974 session. the Association; the Waiahole This Issue’s Timeline • August newsletter includes the Agricultural Park encompasses 590 “Citizen’s Guide to the State of acres with a fi nal subdivision plan of Hawai‘i Land Use Boundary Review,” 143 agricultural and residential lots. 1968 1980 1990 2000 2013 created to prepare citizens for a • The Moku Loa Group on the Big forthcoming series of boundary review Island is formed. workshops and public hearings. • As the Chapter enters our 45th year we are turning our attention to some of the many good works volunteers In making the boundary review of Hawai‘i Island its highest-priority 1976 have accomplished through the decades. During the year 2013 we will put together a historical reference for conservation issue, the Chapter • Lorin Gill receives a Special these achievements. On these pages is the beginning, showing our activities in the fi rst dozen years. For the opposed major redistricting along next installments we welcome your input; please send any photos or stories to Mälama editor Phyllis Frus, Achievement Award from the coastal areas, recommended National Sierra Club; his noted [email protected]. Special thanks to Alana Bryant for compiling the timeline. identifying idle lands zoned achievements are founding both urban to absorb urban growth High School Hikers and the Hawai‘i without further urban redistricting, Service Trip program. Timeline 1968-1980 1972 supported expanded watershed • Hawai‘i Chapter receives from Robert Wenkam (1920-2000), • The Chapter gets its fi rst offi ce space protection, supported scrutiny of the national Sierra Club “watchdog” co-founder and fi rst chairman of proposals of the Dept. of Agriculture status over the regions of the at the Bishop Museum. the Sierra Club Hawai‘i Chapter, 1968 • The UH Group’s bikeway committee to maintain agricultural viability, Pacifi c Basin controlled by the U.S., came to O‘ahu as a civil engineer and urged that any conversion of Lorin T. Gill (1928-2010) • Sierra Club establishes a Hawai‘i successfully lobbies for a bike lane allowing it to function as a Pacifi c , for the Army (his photographs agricultural lands to urban occur chapter. Robert Wenkam, a land-use on University Avenue. Regional Conservation Committee. naturalist, social worker, and of the Pearl Harbor attack were with the least overall social costs and • commissioner who has been active published in Life). After the war he Hawai‘i is fi rst in the nation to environmentalist, was a founder produce housing at prices within the in designating conservation lands, was an architectural designer for include an energy-conservation of the Hawai‘i Chapter of the grasp of the resident population. becomes the fi rst Chapter chair. 1973 the Dept. of Parks and Recreation guideline in its State Budget Sierra Club and instrumental • The Chapter helps defeat a (animal shelters at the zoo and and Finance document, which in its growth. As an author and proposed apartment development at the fountain on Kalakaua Avenue mandates a 5% reduction in energy mentor, Lorin worked to create 1975 consumption during the 1976-1977 a comprehensive environmental 1969 Salt Lake and further development at Kapiolani Park are his work). His greatest legacy came after • Volunteers who worked on the biennium. The ultimate goal is to education culture in Hawai‘i. • The Sierra Club supports the of Waipio Valley on the Big Island. Governor Burns appointed him to Shoreline Protection Bill, which was establish a condition of zero waste He supported the Makiki enlargement and creation of parks Rather than being developed, 5.5 the newly created State Land Use supported by the Sierra Club and by eliminating any unnecessary Environmental Center (now the such as those at Magic Island, acres is given to the Bishop Museum Commission in the 1960s. Noticing more than 90 community groups energy consumption. Hawai‘i Nature Center), trained Kahana Valley, and Kualoa Point on for ethnobotanical studies and the widespread development of but was watered down in the • The Chapter has an all-time high of teachers on environmental issues O‘ahu, but opposes the commercial historical research. housing in eastern Honolulu Bob legislature, form a new watchdog 811 members, standing at 39th out of with the Moanalua Gardens development that appears to have • Dave Raney testifi es in opposition was determined to preserve not group, the Shoreline Protection 50 in chapter membership numbers. Foundation Environmental been made a condition of their to the proposed Interstate Route only the view plain of the city but Alliance, to coordinate citizen efforts • The Maui Group is formed. Education Program, and expansion. The Club also opposes H-3 based on the need to protect access to the forests and ridges of throughout the state to monitor • The Palila saga begins: the Hawai‘i developed the Sierra Club’s development of Kipahulu Valley, Hawai‘i’s scenic and historic areas, the Ko‘olau volcano. He used his developments within the shoreline Chapter and Sierra Club Legal rigorous hike leader training Seven Pools, and Haleakala Crater forest, and open space; to conserve role as land use commissioner to area. The Chapter requests that it be Defense Fund ask the state to criteria and programs. Area on Maui, and the Koke‘e region energy and reduce demand; to ensure that almost all the ridges included in the public participation remove all sheep and goats from The High School Hiker and on Kaua‘i. decrease dependency on imported in south O‘ahu were designated aspects of the State’s coastal zone the Mauna Kea mämane-naio Hawai‘i Service Trip programs • University of Hawai‘i Sierra Club fossil fuel; to create a pattern of Conservation zones, which protects them from exploitation. As an management program. forest, which is critical habitat of the he began and nurtured have Group is created. urban areas which minimizes the • need for movement and discourages advocate for expanding the National The Chapter strongly opposes endangered bird, within one year. yielded some of Hawai‘i’s urban sprawl; and to encourage the Parks in Hawai‘i, he wrote and the proposed development of strongest environmental 1970 establishment of appropriate mass photographed the sumptuous coffee the Waiahole-Waikane valleys advocates and experts. To honor table books Maui on O‘ahu as counter to emerging 1977 his memory and continue the • Sierra Club opposes the Supersonic transit systems. and the Wild state and county land-use policies, • The Liberian-registered Hawaiian work he started, the Chapter Transport (SST). Kipahulu and and supports the objectives of the Patriot spills 715,000 barrels of oil established the Lorin T. Gill • Lorin Gill founds High School 1974 Kaua‘i and the Waiahole-Waikane Community 370 miles due west of Honolulu, the Endowment Fund, which will be Hikers to acquaint high school kids Park Country Association, formed to expand used to expand its environmental • Sierra Club and four other local worst oil spill in history at the time. with O‘ahu’s forests and mountains, of Hawai‘i, and agriculture and preserve the education and leadership and to teach them leadership skills environmental groups form the many other integrity of the community. That Continued on page 8 development programs. and stewardship. Environmental Coalition to obtain books. battle is won in 1977 when the

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Timeline Continued from page 7 The Palila Bird dry forests The basis for the more than thirty-year Planting Native on all of 1978 fi ght to protect the Palila is the claim by Rick Barboza the larger that the federal government, by giving islands • The Sierra Club, Hawai‘i Audubon the state funds to help promote its sheep except Society, and Dr. Alan Ziegler are and goat maintenance program on the Hao Kaho‘olawe, co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the although Big Island, was violating its own rules Rauvolfi a sandwicensis DNLR’s practice of maintaining under the Endangered Species Act. The it may Endemic: All Hawai‘i except Kaho‘olawe populations of feral goats and sheep decision in favor of the bird in Palila v. have well within the critical habitat for the Hawai‘i was signifi cant because (1) the occurred endangered Palila. court recognized that an endangered Description: These plants are one of a few native there in the species had standing, that is, could sue as plants related to Plumeria, which is not native. They past. plaintiff, setting an important precedent; are gorgeous trees that can reach heights up to 30 feet Landscape Use and Care: Hao look great 1979 (2) such species could sue for protection to but generally are in the 5-15-foot range with great- anywhere. If more were available I’m sure you • The lawsuit against the DLNR on their habitat, with the decision putting the looking elliptical leaves that form whorls of up to would see it more often. It’s sad that more people behalf of the Palila (Palila v. Hawai‘i) Photo Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey species’ right to a hospitable environment seven leaves per node. Each leaf has smooth margins, are familiar with its non-native cousin the Plumeria. is successful. above the accommodation of hunters; (3) Palila was the fi rst critically is bright green with a yellow mid-rib, and is about fi ve You could plant it as a specimen plant or use it to fi ll • The Honolulu Group (later the endangered species to pull back from the brink of distinction. Its numbers are inches in length. The tiny white fl owers emerge on blank spaces. Hao thrive in full sun to light shade and O‘ahu Group) and the Kaua‘i Group still declining, however, and Sierra Club and its allies returned to court in 1987, clusters just like Plumeria and have a fragrance very require minimal watering once established. You can are formed. 1989, and 2009 to force the state to comply by removing feral animals from similar to it; surprisingly they are very easy to smell pretty much plant it anywhere you would normally • National Sierra Club approves the birds’ habitat. It’s clear that without the litigation, there would be no Palila considering how small they are. Once pollinated, the plant a Plumeria. Few pests bother it because most the Maui Group’s fi rst lawsuit. today, but continued vigilance is required to preserve the species. fl owers will form small fruit about  of an inch across don’t like their milky sap. Personally I think this plant Joining People to Save Makena and which eventually turn dark purple/black when ripe. is awesome; I love the way it looks as well as the several long-time landowners, the The outer bark is a very light tan, as is the inner wood, beauty it adds to the landscape. plaintiffs request a new Special which is very hard. Hence the name “hao,” which is Additional Information: Like the non-native Management Area Permit public also the Hawaiian word for iron or any iron tool. Like Plumeria hao is in the family Apocynacea. The other hearing regarding a proposed major the Plumeria, hao also bleeds a milky sap when either native plants in this family include maile (Alyxia hotel in the rural coastal zone of leaves or stems are broken. oliviformis), which is still fairly common; holei (Ochrosia Makena. The Maui Prince Hotel was Distribution: This is an uncommon tree most spp.), which is very rare; and kaulu (Pteralyxia spp.) BE A FORCE likely found in mesic forests but occasionally lower which is very, very rare. eventually built, but the Group’s challenges to further development of Makena Beach resulted in increased protection of important cultural FOR GOOD! sites and natural resources. The Maui Group and its allies are now Come to our third annual about the PLDC, and even legislators Corporation’s projects are “exempt PLDC who previously championed it are from all statutes, ordinances, fi ghting the development of 130 Continued from page 3 acres of rare native dryland forest coming out publicly for its repeal. charter provisions, and rules of any just north of Makena Resort (known Forces for Good Symposium Environmental Quality Control and At the local level, most of the county government agency relating to special as Wailea 670 /Honua‘ula) proposed former State Senator Gary Hooser councils have passed resolutions improvement district assessments or for a golf course and luxury homes. January 12, 2013 explained that “the public had only calling on the state legislature to requirements; land use, zoning, and For updates, read the Maui Group one opportunity to testify on… Act repeal the PLDC. A majority of state construction standards for subdivisions, Report in each issue of the Mälama. focusing on current policy issues such as 55,… and… less than two hours public legislative candidates in the 2012 development, and improvement of land; Why is Hawai‘i cutting the solar tax credit? What’s notice” was provided. Some legislators General Election opposed the PLDC and the construction, improvement, have even admitted to not having read as well. and sale of homes thereon. . .” Haw. 1980 going on with the PLDC? How are we moving forward the bill despite voting for it and have Rev. Stat. § 171C-19 This is likely to been unable to answer basic questions Can the PLDC evade important land include county planning and zoning • The Sierra Club awards its Special with food self-suffi ciency efforts? about the PLDC since its inception. use and environmental laws? ordinances; Chapter 205, HRS, Land Achievement Award to David Raney Provided that public land Use Commission; Chapter 183C, to recognize his work in the Hawai‘i For more information, go to Are environmental/cultural planning activities are coordinated Conservation District; subdivision Chapter for effective environmental http://www.sierraclubhawaii.com/forgood.php communities the only people opposing with the county planning rules and regulations; county building lobbying, natural access, and strong the PLDC? departments and the county land permits; coastal zone management; State Coastal Zone legislation. ■ No, a growing number of people use plans, policies, and ordinances, and many more land use and in Hawai‘i have deep reservations the Public Land Development environmental laws. ■

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Nate’s Adventures by Nate Yuen

Red-footed Booby birds are named for their bright red to orange feet which The birds have a pale blue bill with a pink base and facial skin that transitions are webbed and clawed. from pink to blue.

The birds are fairly long-lived typically returning to their roosts at nesting season is over I will have to with an average life span of 20 night. They hunt for prey by plunge return next season to look for booby years. They retain their mates for diving 12–24 feet into the ocean. chicks. Can’t wait for next year! several breeding seasons and breed Their diet is mainly fl ying fi sh in colonies up to ten thousand and squid, but they eat mackerel To see a video, more photos, pairs strong. scads, saury, and anchovies. and the complete article The population of Red-footed Red-footed Boobies are on Red-footed Boobies at Red-footed Boobies at Makapu‘u Booby birds in Hawai‘i is estimated amusing to watch. I can watch Makapu‘u go to Nate’s website at between 7,000 and 10,500 for hours as they jostle each other at hawaiianforest.com and breeding pairs. in the trees, scratch and groom look under the August 2012 When the birds come ashore at Makapu‘u they often land in the milo, hau, The birds stay closer to land themselves, and vocalize as they and beach heliotrope trees along the shoreline and within Sea Life Park. blog entries. than other Hawaiian seabirds, interact with each other. Since

I love to hike to Makapu‘u Red-footed boobies have Unlike other boobies that nest on along the Ko‘olaupoko Coast of long pointy wings with black tips. the ground, Red-footed Boobies roost windward O‘ahu to look for Red- Several plumage variations exist, and build nests in shrubs or trees. footed Booby birds. The rocky ranging from all brown to all The birds are indigenous to outcrop at Makapu‘u Head provides white and combinations of brown Hawai‘i and other tropical islands sweeping views of Makapu‘u Bay, and white, but the subspecies in in the Pacifi c, Indian, and Atlantic Waimanalo, and the offshore islets Hawai‘i—Sula sula rubripes—is Oceans. They breed throughout the of Mänana and Käohikaipu. Shades almost entirely white with black Northwest Hawaiian Islands and of blue, aqua, and green meld into wing tips. at a few sites in the main Hawaiian each other as deep ocean transitions Boobies are strong fl iers—they Islands at Kïlauea Point on Kaua‘i, to sandy beach. fl ap their wings to gain air speed Ulupa‘u Head at Mokapu on Mänana (Rabbit Island) and and glide for long distances O‘ahu, and on several islets off Käohikaipu (Turtle Island) sit less exploiting the air currents. O‘ahu and Kaua‘i. than a mile off the coast. They When the birds come ashore One of the more amusing displays are State Seabird Sanctuaries for at Makapu‘u they often land in the is a courtship ritual where they lift their thousands of native seabirds— milo, hau, and beach heliotrope heads up, turn their wings upwards, One of the more amusing displays is a courtship ritual where they lift Red-footed boobies retain their mates for several breeding seasons and breed shearwaters, terns, noddies, petrels, trees along the shoreline and within and make clicking sounds. their heads up, turn their wings upwards, and make clicking sounds. in colonies up to ten thousand pairs strong. boobies, and tropicbirds. Sea Life Park. Egg laying peaks in February Makapu‘u Head provides Red-footed Booby birds are through April and most offspring Nathan Yuen is an artist/photographer/naturalist whose body of work is a confl uence of hiking, conservation, and a high vantage point to see Red- named for their bright red to orange fl edge by September, but nesting fi ne art photography. Each weekend you can fi nd him hiking, backpacking, or kayaking to out-of-the-way locations footed Booby birds, ‘Ä in Hawaiian feet, which are webbed and clawed. can occur throughout the year. They to photograph Hawai‘i’s native plants and animals, many of which are rare or endangered. His goal is to showcase (Sula sula), fl ying between the islets The birds have a pale blue bill with build nests in trees and shrubs, and these biological treasures to give you a reason to protect them for future generations. Nathan has a website at and the shoreline in the early hours a pink base and facial skin that incubate their eggs by covering HawaiianForest.com where you can see his art and read about his adventures. of the morning. transitions from pink to blue. them with their large webbed feet.

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Elections Koa Ridge that debate in the very near future. See Page 15 for General Saturday, January 19 In the meantime we will continue Mänoa Falls Trail Project (S) Outings Information The Executive Committee was to press to make the project more Help improve one of O‘ahu’s busiest We are now in the curious actively engaged in the November sensitive to environmental concerns trails and make it a showcase for hiking position of fi ling two simultaneous Unless otherwise stated in the outing election at every level: federal, state, and we will encourage the city to in Hawai‘i. Tasks include trail graveling but separate appeals of Land Use description, participants meet at 8:00 and local. We phone-banked, sign- adopt the kinds of policies that will and widening, soil top dressing, removal Commission decisions to green- a.m. at the back porch of the Church of waved, canvassed, and got-out-the- make Transit-Oriented Development of old boardwalk, and rock work. We light the monster sprawl Koa Ridge the Crossroads, 2510 Bingham Street, vote for a number of club-endorsed (TOD) possible as a mechanism for can accommodate only 20 people per development, which would pave over Honolulu. Do not leave your car in the candidates including Mazie Hirono, halting suburban sprawl. work day. RSVP required. Send email to the second most productive food-farm church parking lot. Tulsi Gabbard, Clayton Hee, Laura [email protected] and include on the island with 5,000 suburban tract Thielen, Jessica Wooley, and Keiko your phone number and the dates you homes and half a million square feet of Priorities Classifi cation of outings: (E) Education/ Bonk, among others. wish to participate. Jean Fujikawa commercial space, while adding 5,000 Interpretation, (C) Conservation, (F) Our activists included not just to 10,000 more cars to H2 and H1. Other than the issues listed above, Family/Fun, (S) Service committee members—though the Sunday, January 20 The LUC approved the and the need to remain vigilant about extra effort by Randy Ching, Steve ‘Ihi‘ihilauakea Crater Hike (F) development in June and we the Envision La‘ie and Turtle Bay Saturday, January 5 Montgomery, and Leilei Shih deserves 3mi/Moderate/Ridge/Koko Head Saturday, February 2 appealed in July, arguing that the developments, we decided to adopt Ala Wai Boat Harbor Cleanup (S) special mention—but also volunteers We may spot some humpback whales Queen Kapiolani Gardens Service Project (S) decision was a violation of the three policy priorities for next year: Meet at 8 a.m. at the Harbor Master’s such as Reese Liggett, who is as from above as we make our way into a Join the City’s Division of Urban constitutional obligation to protect greening the water and wastewater Offi ce, between the 3rd and 4th row generous with his time as with his crater to view rare native plants. Forestry and the Sierra Club in agricultural lands. However, the codes, boosting food farming on of boats behind the Ilikai Hotel. Park pocketbook; and of course our Director, Stan Oka 429-9814, Clyde Kobashigawa maintaining a native Hawaiian LUC had previously approved the O‘ahu, and opala concerns. On this in street stalls or public lot ewa of Robert Harris, who works as tirelessly 262-6092, John Shimogawa 227-9925, garden. Meet at Queen Kapiolani project in 2010. We successfully sued last item we will press the council to Hilton Lagoon. Wear sturdy shoes during the campaign season as he does Marie LaBerge 545-1252, asst. Susan Garden (bordered by Monsarrat/ to overturn that decision, arguing restore the large white recycling bins with gripping soles and bring a hat, while the legislature is in session. Tom, Ronette Morales Paki/Leahi Avenues) at 8 a.m. Tools that one of the commissioners was that disappeared from many parts of thick rubber gloves, sunscreen and I’m sure the overall impact will be provided but you are welcome ineligible to vote. But recently the the island, and we will try to persuade water. All participants under 18 must of the Club’s efforts will be noted Sunday, January 20 to bring your favorite trimming or developer, Castle & Cooke, succeeded the city to restrict sales of Styrofoam. have a waiver signed by their legal elsewhere in this edition, but several Bicycle Outing: Ewa & Kalaeloa (F) pruning tools! Stan Oka 429-9814, in overturning that appeal. We have guardian to participate. Please contact of us have been informed by people 15 mi/Moderate/Flat Clyde Kobashigawa 262-6092, John now fi led a writ of certiorari, which is Anthony Aalto the leader for the waiver. Closed-toe involved in the political debate that Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Ewa Mahiko Shimogawa 227-9925, Marie Laberge essentially an appeal to the Supreme Chair and Secretary, O‘ahu Group shoes only. Deborah Blair 955-4168 our willingness to commit time and District Park on Renton Road. We’ll 545-1252, asst. Susan Tom Court. We thank Robert Harris for money helped turn the result in key Sunday, January 6 see the old railway, sugar mill site, his work on this and especially Sunday, February 3 races, and that this has been duly Beginner hike: Ho‘omaluhia Botanical and a popular beach park as we ride Lindy Carpenter for all her efforts in Beginner hike: Koko Crater Botanical noted by those in a position to make Garden (F) through the old Barbers Point Naval researching and writing the draft. Consider donating Garden (F) decisions about the environment. Meet at Church of the Crossroads at Air Station. Helmets required; all types In case we lose these appeals we Meet at Church of the Crossroads at 9 Thank you to all those who helped! to Hawai‘i’s 9 a.m. Wear closed-toe shoes with of bicycles welcome. Gwen Sinclair are also starting to plan our efforts a.m. Wear closed-toe shoes with good good traction. Bring a liter of water, 753-0528 or [email protected] to challenge zoning applications. We most successful traction. Bring a liter of water, snack, Public Lands Development Corporation are trying to build a campaign fund snack, raingear. Sunscreen, hat, insect Thursday, January 24 raingear. Sunscreen, hat, insect repellent and would welcome donations of grassroots repellent recommended. Randy Ching Waihe‘e Tunnel Tour (E) recommended. Randy Ching 942-0145 We testifi ed at the latest PLDC any amount. 942-0145, asst. Laura Gray hearings. The Executive Committee environmental For leaders only. Colleen Soares 748-9215 Saturday, February 9 adopted repeal of the PLDC as one Sunday, January 13 Rail organization! MCBH Kaneohe Bay service project (S) of our new priorities, and we have Sierra Seminar: Ka‘ena Point (E/F) Sunday, January 27 Reservations required. Call Annette resolved to try to persuade the Reservations required. We’ll hike in Photography Hike: Queen Kapiolani We had intended to host a debate Kaohelaulii at 235-5431 by Feb. 7. Help Honolulu City Council to join the Big Donations can be sent to: from the North Shore side and see Gardens (E/F) and question & answer session before clear a wetland of mangrove plants to Island and Kaua‘i county councils whales, Hawaiian monk seals, and .25 mi/Easy/Kapahulu the election, open to all our members, sierraclubhawaii.com/ create habitat for Hawai‘i’s endangered in voting to petition the Legislature albatross. Please bring plenty of water as Reservations required. The pace of to discuss the environmental impacts waterbirds. Because MCBH is a secured to repeal Act 55. We have already donate.php this is a coastal hike with NO shade and photography hikes is extremely slow. associated with the HART project— military facility, we must provide your started to lobby council members on it can be very hot. Hydration is a MUST. Many native plants from around the both good and bad. However we had or by calling name to the base in advance. We’ll this issue. Deborah Blair 955-4168 State of Hawai‘i. Stan Oka 429-9814, logistical problems organizing the send you a waiver, which you must (808) 538-6616 Clyde Kobashigawa 262-6092, John event and it was postponed twice. Shimogawa 227-9925, asst. Susan Tom bring with you. Deborah Blair 955-4168, Nevertheless, we still intend to hold Sherine Boomla

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Sunday, February 10 Sunday, March 10 Sunday, March 17 weight should be under 30 pounds. Sandy Beach Cleanup (S) Puu Ma‘eli‘eli (F) Bicycle Outing: Diamond Head & Kahala (F) Laura Gray 941-794-5980 Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Sandy Beach NEW Service Trip to 3 mi/Moderate/Ridge/Kahalu‘u 12 mi/Moderate/fl at with moderate hills bathroom at eastern side of beach Reservations required. Uphill hike to Meet at 9 a.m. at Kapiolani Community Wednesday, March 27 park. Clean up along highway and Haleakala National Park, Maui pillbox overlooking beautiful Kaneohe College at the restroom on Diamond Waikiki Aquarium tour (E/F) coastal areas until 10:30. Call Tred Thursday to Saturday, July 4-6 Bay. Clyde Kobashigawa 262-6092, Head Road. We’ll circumnavigate Reservations required. Evening. (394-2898) for information. Bags, Leader: Clyde Kobashigawa • Phone: 262-6092 John Shimogawa 227-9925, Stan Oka Diamond Head past a popular surf spot, Leaders have preference. $12 per gloves provided. All participants 429-9814, Marie Laberge 545-1252, then visit some lesser-known beaches person. Private, behind-the-scenes under 18 must have a waiver Our accommodation for the weekend is Kapalaoa asst. Susan Tom, Ronette Morales on our ride through the upscale Kahala tour of Waikiki Aquarium. Learn signed by their legal guardian to Cabin situated in the center of Haleakala Crater. neighborhood. Helmets required; about your ocean neighbors and the participate. Please contact the leader The work will be eradicating California telegraph Saturday, March 16 all types of bicycles welcome. Gwen great research and conservation work for the waiver. Closed-toe shoes only. plant and plantago. This trip is for hikers in Mänoa Falls Trail Project (S) Sinclair 753-0528 or [email protected] of the aquarium. Sherine Boomla Deborah Blair 955-4168 good physical condition and for those who don’t See January 19 for details. Ed Mersino 739-3936 or [email protected] mind roughing it. We have a 7-mile hike in via the Sliding Sands Trail Sunday, March 17 Sunday, February 17 and will exit via the Halemau‘u trail. Participants should be prepared Sunday, March 17 Photography hike: Leeward Community Saturday, March 30 Aiea Ridge (F) to deal with the elevation. The cabin was built in the 1930s by CCC Ka‘ena Point NAR service project (S) College Native Plant Garden (E/F) Kahana Valley (F) 12 mi/Very strenuous/Ridge/Aiea workers and is rustic. There are no washroom or shower facilities, but Reservations required as space is Reservations required. The pace of 6 mi/Moderate/Valley/Kahana Meet at 7 a.m. at Church of the there is an outhouse. We do have a 2-burner gas stove top and a wood- limited. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Camp photography hikes is extremely slow. This loop trail leads us up into the Crossroads or 7:30 a.m. at trailhead. burning stove to cook and keep warm. The reward is spending the Erdman. Weed control/outplanting. Started in the early 1990s, LCC’s back of Kahana Valley. Our lunch RSVP. Very long graded route to the weekend in a beautiful national park. We’ll learn about native coastal plants native plant gardens contain plants will be at a refreshing pool with a Ko‘olau summit. Great views, lots of and animals. Possible whale, monk representing dryland, coastal, mesic set of rapids at one end. It’s great native plants. Dan Anderson 690-0479 seal, and albatross viewing. forest, and Polynesian gardens. for cooling off before we leave the or [email protected], Richard Bailey Colleen Soares [email protected] Stan Oka 429-9814, John Shimogawa valley. The return loop crosses the 227-9925, Clyde Kobashigawa stream (plan on getting your feet Sunday, February 17 Sunday, March 17 262-6092, asst. Susan Tom wet) and passes down the opposite Photography hike: Palehua-Palikea (E/F) Wiliwilinui (F) ridge. Along the way are some old 4 mi/Easy/Ridge/Makakilo 5 mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Waialae Iki Saturday-Sunday, March 23-24 Hawaiian burial sites, WWII bunkers, Reservations required 3 weeks prior. The beginning is a nice stroll, but Backpacking Seminar: Pupukea Trail (E/F) a dam and a gauging station. Lots of The pace of photography hikes is then expect a very steep climb to the 2 mi/Easy/Ridge/Pupukea mosquitoes; long sleeves and long extremely slow. Not for those uneasy Sunday, February 24 Sunday, February 24 Ko‘olau Summit, where we will enjoy Backpacking for beginners. pants recommended. Ed Mersino about heights. Native plants, scenic Lanipo Short and Sweet Late Hike (F) Chinatown Urban Hike (F) great views. Jean Fujikawa 203-8508 Reservations required. Bring your 223-5765, [email protected] panoramas, and exquisite tree snails 3 mi/Moderate/Ridge/Kaimuki Celebrate the new lunar Year of the own gear, food, and cook kit. Total are the attraction in this preserve. Reservations required. Meet at 1 p.m. Snake. We’ll cover about 1.5 miles on Clyde Kobashigawa 262-6092, Stan This short 3-hour hike has a great our 2-hour walk. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Oka 429-9814, John Shimogawa 227- cardio workout on the hills behind Sun Yat-Sen statue mauka of Hotel SIERRA CLUB OUTINGS POLICY 9925, Marie Laberge 545-1252, asst. Wilhelmina Rise. We will turn around and River Streets. Reservations only For all Sierra Club Outings: Sierra Club outings are conducted according to Club policy and under the direction of certifi ed Susan Tom, Ronette Morales after about a mile and a half in time - limited to 12. Street parking along Outings Leaders. Our outings are group activities, and all participants are expected to follow leaders’ instructions and to remain to enjoy snack hour from 4:30 to 5:30 King St, or garages: with the group for the entire outing. We welcome all Sierra Club members, non-members, and visitors on most of our outings; Saturday, February 23 hosted by Reese Liggett and Suzan www.chinatownhi.com/?q=node/59 however, certain outings may be restricted to members. Firearms, pets (unless specifi cally allowed), and audio devices with or Makiki-Tantalus Loop (F) Harada. Jean Fujikawa 203-8508 Joanna Alexander 223-6993 or without headsets are prohibited. Smoking is permitted only at breaks and then only if the smell of smoke cannot be detected by 8 mi/Moderate/Ridge/+1500 ft/Makiki [email protected], Marie Laberge other hikers. Outing Leaders may prohibit smoking if, in their judgment, a fi re hazard exists. Join us for a grand tour of this trail Sunday, February 24 Bring with you: a liter of water (2 liters for strenuous hikes), lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent, raingear/jacket, and system, which offers awesome views, Ka‘ena Point service project (S) Sunday, March 3 daypack. Boots, shoes with traction grooves (no loafers), or tabis are required. Unless otherwise noted, no bare feet or sandals abundant native plants, and a good Reservations required as space is limited. Beginner hike: Kuli‘ou‘ou Valley (F) of any type will be allowed. workout. Gwen Sinclair 753-0528 or Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Camp Erdman. Our Meet at Church of the Crossroads at You will also need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms or call 415-977-5630. [email protected] work is weed control/outplanting. Bring 9 a.m. Wear closed-toe shoes with In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outings, sometimes participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra work gloves and hand tools if you have good traction. Bring a liter of water, Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing, or anything Sunday, February 24 them. Jim Waddington 947-2732, asst. snack, raingear. Sunscreen, hat, insect similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. Mänoa Falls Trail Project (S) Benny Martinez repellent recommended. Randy Ching For specifi c islands: Each group may have its own outings policy. Please look at each group’s page or website for more See January 19 for details. Reese Liggett 942-0145 specifi c information on where to meet or what to bring with you.

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See Page 15 for General Saturday, February 2 Trail and back to the lodge for a variety Outings Information Okolehao Ridge/North Shore/Strenuous/4 of views. Ken Fasig 346-1229 miles (C/E/F) Trail climbs 1200' behind Hanalei Valley Saturday, March 9 Join us on one of these great outings to for beautiful, sweeping views of the Ho‘opi‘i Falls/east side/3 miles/moderate (C/F) explore, enjoy, and care for our island. North Shore. Kathy Valier 826-7302 Lovely forest trail along a river leading Mileage is round trip unless otherwise to two beautiful waterfalls. A real treat! indicated. Requested donation for Saturday, February 9 Bob Greene 245-9280 members and participants under 18 is $1. Nukoli‘i Beach Cleanup. Easy 1/2 mile (S) Donations for others: $5. Check out our Help remove litter, which poses a threat to Sunday, March 17 website: hi.sierraclub.org/Kauai/index. seabirds and marine life. To get to Nukoli‘i Maha‘ulepu/South Shore/moderate/4 miles (C/E/F) html Note: Women are advised not to hike Beach, turn makai off the highway just Spectacular coastal walk with stunning remote trails or camp alone on Kaua‘i. south of the Wailua Golf Course onto an views along this majestic, rugged, ancient, sand-dune area. See humpback Bob Nishek has led Sierra Club Outings for 25 years Classifi cation of outings: (E) Education/ unpaved road past the Moto Cross to the beach. Look for Sierra Club signs. Gloves, whales. Visit the sinkhole/cave Interpretation, (C) Conservation, (F) archeological site. Allan Rachap 212-3108 Okolehao Trail on the North Shore. Family/Fun, (S) Service bags, and snacks will be provided. Starts at 9 a.m. Jeff Vesci 755-5587 Check our Outings calendar to join him Saturday, March 23 tending to a section of indigenous trees Saturday, January 5 Saturday, February 16 Kauaikinana Ditch Trail—Kumuela Loop. he planted at Sleeping Giant several Kealia to Anahola Coastal Walk/East Shore/ Anahola Beach Coastal Walk to Kealia with Koke‘e/moderate/4-mile loop (C/F) Building a concrete bike path on this narrow, eroding ledge of Wailua Beach would put the beach at years ago or for a hike through National moderate/4.5 miles (C/E/F) Extraordinary view of Po‘omau Canyon risk of becoming irreversibly lost. Photo of Wailua Beach September 2012 by Judy Dalton. shuttle/East Shore/moderately strenuous/5 Tropical Botanical Gardens, where he Miles of wild and wonderful coastline miles (E/F) & spectacular waterfalls. Bob Greene from Kealia to Anahola. We shuttle cars through the use of beach-hardening has worked since 1993. Walk along a wild and wonderful 245-9280 Wailua Beach at Risk for a one-way hike. Judy Dalton 246-9067 devices such as a concrete path coastline, yet untouched by any Sunday, March 24 leads to even greater erosion. Storm development. Spot humpback whales. The multi-use/bike path is a Pono Award Sunday, January 13 Nualolo trail/ Koke‘e/ west side/ strenuous/ events, under the infl uence of such Bob Greene 245-9280 nice addition to Kaua‘i’s recreational Maha‘ulepu/South Shore/moderate/3 miles 9 miles (C/E) interference, could hasten irreversible (C/E/F) options. However, there are Juan Wilson received the Pono Friday, February 22 Native forest hike dropping 2,000 ft. beach loss on an already unstable Spectacular coastal walk with stunning elevation with spectacular views of appropriate places for the path to be Award for his website Island Breath Nonou (Sleeping Giant) Conservation beach that has undergone signifi cant views. See humpback whales this Nualolo valley & Na Pali coast. Jane built and a beach is not one of them. (islandbreath.org), which focuses on Service Project (C/S) erosion. How soon would it take for time of year. Visit the sinkhole/cave Schmitt 826-6105 The highway along Wailua Beach sustainability, the environment, no East Side/strenuous/4 miles. Tend to the concrete path to accelerate erosion archeological site. Allan Rachap 212-3108 was built on a sand dune. That means growth, demilitarization, and local endangered native plants in their habitat Monday, March 25 of the embankment, creating a need to everything makai of the highway is an culture. The website, which he and his Sunday, January 20 and enjoy a full moon walk. Sierra Club National Tropical Botanical Gardens build a seawall to fortify it? members only. Bob Nishek 346-0476 integral part of Wailua Beach. wife Linda started in 2004, receives North Shore Bike Ride/moderate/18 miles (C/S) Moonlight Walk & Service Project. At the time of this writing, we The county is ready to break over 2,000 hits a day. Juan served Ride the scenic north shore from Hanalei South Side/moderate/2 miles (C/E/S) continue our discussions with the Saturday, February 23 ground in January to build a concrete a two-year term as a Kaua‘i Group to Ke‘e with spectacular coastal views Hanalei Full Moon Beach Walk/ North Hike and learn about propagation of County Council, the Department of bike path makai of the paved highway Executive Committee member and as the whole way. Must bring or rent a bike Shore/ easy/ 2 miles (F) native plants in lovely gardens. Sierra Transportation, and other decision makers extending onto the upper portion of an architect continues to be of great and helmet. Jane Schmitt 826-6105 Stroll along famous Hanalei bay under the Club members only. Bob Nishek 346-0476 to prevent the path from being built in Wailua Beach. The 8-foot-wide, 18- assistance in creating maps for our light of a full moon. Jane Schmitt 826-6105 a fi nal attempt to save Wailua Beach. Wednesday, January 23 Saturday, March 30 inch-deep concrete path would run conservation efforts. Waimea Canyon Road Cleanup/easy/ 2 miles (S) Sunday, February 24 Jewel of Koke‘e /strenuous/7 miles (C/E) along the upper beach ledge, which Afternoon clean up of Sierra Club’s adopted Maha‘ulepu/South Shore/moderate/3 miles (C/E/F) Spectacular hike through forest of Koke‘e, is eroding from increasingly higher Environmentalist of the Year highway requires a little over an hour. Enjoy the majestic, rugged ancient Black Pipe Trail, Canyon Trail, Po‘omau wave action. In some places the makai Please help keep the gateway to Waimea sand-dune area of Maha‘ulepu, home Canyon Lookout. Cross over Waipo‘o Bob Nishek was honored with edge of the path would be as close as Canyon litter-free. Bob Nishek at 346-0476 to many coastal plants. See humpback Falls for view of Waimea Canyon to the 12 feet from the escarpment created Environmentalist of the Year award ocean. Bob Greene 245-9280 Saturday, January 26 whales offshore. Visit the sinkhole/cave by the upper wash of the waves. That at the annual picnic and meeting in Maha‘ulepu sunset to full moon walk/South archeological site. Allan Rachap 212-3108 Sunday, March 31 makes the project out of compliance October. For 25 years, he has been Shore/ moderate/3.5 Miles (C/E/F) Kalepa Ridge/east side/strenuous/8 miles with HRS §205A-43, which states delighting and educating Kaua‘i Group Saturday, March 2 Start out mid-afternoon from Shipwreck round trip (C/E/F) that setbacks for construction along outings participants with his extensive A Day on Koke‘e Trails/moderate/5 miles (C/F) Beach to watch the sun set and a full moon Enjoy sweeping coastal and valley views knowledge of plants. Bob regularly Starting at Koke‘e Lodge we hike to shorelines should not be less than 20 rise. Spectacular coastal walk. See humpback along the range from Hanama‘ulu to feet from the shoreline. repairs and maintains trails and Berry Flat Trail and continue to the whales. We’ll shuttle cars for a moderate northern section of the Ditch Trail. Wailua River. Kathy Valier 826-7302. Coastal sand dunes are fragile; volunteered with Outings Leader Kathy one-way hike. Judy Dalton 246-9067 Finally, we loop back to the Waininiua interfering with natural processes Valier on a 5-year-long project restoring Juan Wilson receives Pono Award from Gary Hooser

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I hope everyone enjoyed a well- UPDATES ON MAUI CONSERVATION Maui Island Plan: “All Growth, No See Page 15 for General Food, fellowship, guest speaker, and of Olowalu Store. Bring water, lunch/ deserved rest from your hard work Green” will show on MIP’s “Directed Outings Information Environmental Heroes Awards. FREE. snack, hat. Limit 20. Register: Lucienne advocating for our islands. After ISSUES October-December 2012 Growth” Maps. Maui Group asked 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Kaunoa Senior Center. de Naie, [email protected] or 808-214-0147. Main dish provided; bring side dishes a year of disappointing legislative for two unneeded projects—400 acres Saturday, January 5 for picnic lunch. Theme: “Sierra Club Friday, March 1 actions including the passage of North Shore Heritage Park & Ho‘okipa in Olowalu and 400 additional acres in Haleakala Supply Trail Hike Working for YOU,” guest speaker Benefi t Star Watch with Astronomer Harriet the Public Land Development Expansion: North Shore parklands and Makena—to be left off Growth Boundary D=5 mi R/T. D=5 mi R/T. Moderate, Robert Harris, Hawai‘i Chapter Director. Witt in South Maui Corporation (PLDC), which all other proposed and existing parks, maps. Updates: maui-tomorrow.org but high altitude. Beautiful views Volunteers needed. Contact Janet Six Noted astronomer, educator, and author eliminated the public voice from the preserves, and open space were removed along trail. Begin Hosmer’s Grove [email protected] Harriet Witt shares lore of our Hawaiian development of our public lands, from urban growth maps by a General Wastewater Injection Wells: Earth campground uphill 2.5 miles to crater night sky. Learn new and amazing Plan Committee vote. Green spaces rim (lunch and views). Prepare for and the travesty wrought by the Justice on behalf of MG and other allies Sunday February 9 things. Meet at 6 p.m. Bring comfortable were given no legal status. Maui Group wet/windy conditions. Meet 8:30 a.m. Maui County Council on the public’s wants Maui County to sign a consent Peahi Archaeological Tour (Haiku area) (C/E) folding chair, warm clothes, and shielded and others strongly urged the Council Pukalani Terrace Shopping Center carefully crafted Maui Island Plan, decree admitting its liability to meet D=4 mi R/T. Rigorous hike— fl ashlights. Donation: $5 for members, to “put the green back on the Maui near Ace Hardware. Wear footwear things are looking up for next year. Clean Water Act standards and to Manawai‘ioa Gulch to Kapukalua Point. $10 nonmembers. Register: Miranda for rocky conditions. Bring hat, jacket, Thanks to your team spirit and maps.” Final votes December 7, 21. seek a federal NPDES permit (stricter Pre- and post-contact archaeological Camp [email protected] or lunch, plenty of water, and a park pass hard work, almost all our Sierra conditions on discharged water features, including charcoal kilns (Haiku 808-264-5640 to get directions to site. (if you have). Register: Kalei Johnson Club–endorsed candidates won! Stream Restoration: Water Commission quality). EJ and County continue Ditch era—late 19th century). Post-tour [email protected] or 808-344-0006 There’s a move afoot to repeal the hearings offi cer Dr. Miike hosted a settlement conference discussions. picnic overlooking world-famous “Jaws” Friday, March 15 PLDC. Be proud of your part in Maui meeting in October regarding Next step: More negotiations or court. surf spot. Hiking shoes/boots required; Friday , January 11 Keone‘o‘io Bay-Hoapili Trail Adventure the Na Wai Eha stream fl ow case. long pants, sun hat, and a walking making this happen. Goal: cleaner discharge and more Ma‘alaea Petroglyph Hike (C/E) (“La Perouse” Bay, South Maui) (C/E) Permit process for stream water stick recommended. Bring bug spray, We’re organizing a Maui “Council irrigation reuse of treated water. D=2-3 mi R/T. Some steep uphill. D=12 mi R/T. Strenuous. Rugged lava. users would be extended one year to sunscreen, water, and lunch. Limit 20. Watch” modeled after the Chapter’s Explore one of Maui’s largest collections Hoapili Trail south to Maui’s most Leader Archaeologist Dr. Janet Six. Asst. very effective Capitol Watch. We’re October 2013. Intermediate Court of Wailea 670: Maui Group and Maui of petroglyphs; learn about Ma‘alaea’s remote and beautiful areas. Sturdy Lucienne de Naie. Register: recruiting Maui County volunteers Appeals just ruled that East Maui taro Unite fi led a challenge to the Wailea history. Meet 9:00 a.m. Maui Ocean closed footwear, lunch, plenty of water [email protected] or 808-214-0147 to take on a small issue and report on growers should get a chance to contest 670 EIS on October 5. The suit seeks to Center parking lot (Wailuku end). Limit a must! All day. Meet 8:00 a.m. at Kihei the Council’s doings in the same way. a commission ruling that left most East have full disclosure of impacts as well 18. Lucienne de Naie and archaeologist Community Center parking lot (by pool) Saturday, February 16 Contact [email protected] Maui streams with no restoration. as full discussion of alternative project Dr. Janet Six. Register: [email protected] to carpool. Limit 18. Register: Lucienne Pali Trail Hike de Naie, [email protected] or 808-214-0147. to get involved. designs that could protect a 130- or 214-0147 Hamakuapoko Wells: An EIS will be D=6 mi R/T. Moderate with steep Don’t miss our annual acre section of Maui’s rarest native sections. Elev. gain 1,500 feet. Hike to prepared for use of wells. Cultural Monday, January 21 Sunday, March 24 meeting, Saturday, February 2, 11 ecosystem as a native plant/cultural Pali above Ma‘alaea. Ancient Hawaiian Impact studies are underway. Maui Makena Historical Hike & Swim (Puu Olai Hanau‘la Ridge restoration and native forest a.m. at Kaunoa Senior Center in preservation site. Please donate to Lahaina—Wailuku route. Spectacular to Makena Landing) (C/E) hike (McGregor Point area) (C/E) Sprecklesville. Our theme is “Sierra Group is a party to a consent degree Maui Group’s Wailea 670 Legal Fund views: whales, ocean, mountains, and D=3 mi R/T. Moderate coastal walk D=3-4 mi R/T. Steep, muddy, Club Working for You.” April 20 regarding future wells in East Maui, at mauisierraclub.org wind farm. Lunch at top, return same way. with fascinating commentary on ancient overgrown trails. Restore native brings our most important fundraiser, and has concerns regarding the water Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and camera. fi shponds, temples, springs, and trails. forests at wind farm site. Spectacular the Haiku Ho’olaule’a plant sale. quality in Hamakuapoko wells. Makena Resort: Citizen groups Meet 9:00 a.m. at Pali trailhead, Lahaina Meet at 9 a.m. at Makena State Beach fi rst views, amazing native plant life , Don’t forget to start your plants early, including Sierra Club Maui continue side of tunnel (mile marker 10.8). Limit 18. parking lot. Bring water, lunch/ snack, access to hiking trail above Ma‘alaea. Haleakala Solar Telescope (ATST): Register: Mitch Skaggerberg 808-298-5237 especially food plants and native to ask the Council to “Reverse the hat, swimsuit, for optional swim. Limit 4WD vehicle access only. Waiver Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural plants. No invasive species!! Vote” that added 390 acres of land to 20. Dr. Janet Six and Lucienne de Naie required. Meet 8:30 a.m. Maui Ocean Resources approved ATST’s Saturday, February 16 Be sure to go to MauiSierraClub.org Makena’s Growth Boundaries. Final Register: [email protected] or 214-0147 Center parking lot (Wailuku end). and sign up to get emails since we’re Conservation District Use Permit for votes December 7, 21. World Whale Day Celebration (Kihei), Maui Carpool up in 4WD vehicles. Bring Group Info booth (C/E) also planning another one of Harriet construction on Haleakala’s summit. Saturday, January 26 water, lunch, sturdy shoes, rain jacket. Pacifi c Whale Foundation Community Witt’s popular star watches. Native Hawaiian Legal Corp., Kihei Mega Malls: State Offi ce of Buy Back the Beach 2013 (Benefi t Event) Limit 12. Register: Miranda Camp, Celebration with music 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at representing Kilakila O Haleakala, Planning agrees with Maui Tomorrow Benefi t Lu‘au and Gourmet Buffet for [email protected] or 264-5640. Kalama Park/South Kihei Road (big whale Chris Taylor could fi le an appeal. Updates: and citizen groups: mega malls are not Hawai‘i Islands Land Trust, 5 to 8 p.m. Asst. Mitch Skaggerberg statue). Enjoy SC booth in “Eco-Alley” or Chair, Maui Group kilakilahaleakala.org the same project approved in 1995 by at Old Lahaina Lu‘au with Makana. volunteer! Free (not a Sierra Club activity). Saturday, April 20 the state LUC. Maui County and mega Tickets $150, includes all food, two Regulation of Aquarium Fish Trade: drinks. Contact www.hilt.org (not a Haiku Ho‘olaulea and Maui Group Plant Give us a call and let us know your mall landowners say they are. LUC Friday, February 22 Earth Justice has fi led suit asking for Sierra Club event) Sale (Haiku) thoughts. Sierra Club members will decide in January 2013. Please Olowalu Shoreline Hike (West Maui) (C/E) Save the Date! Celebrate Earth Day 2013 are invited to attend our monthly an EIS on impacts of the aquarium donate to the legal expenses of fi ghting D=3 mi R/T. Moderate. Coastal walk Saturday, February 2 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Haiku Community Center. meetings. Please email Karen Chun trade industry in Hawaiian waters the mega malls at maui-tomorrow.org along public beach reserve, the part of Maui Group Annual Meeting (C/E/Fun!) Plant donations welcome, especially at [email protected] for before rules are adopted to regulate the Olowalu you always drive by! Meet Kaunoa Center (Spreckelsville) food plants. To donate: [email protected]. meeting time and place. trade. Updates: forthefi shes.org 9:00 a.m. at parking lot on Wailuku side

18 • January - March 2013 Mälama I Ka Honua Mälama I Ka Honua January - March 2013 • 19 SIERRA CLUB HAWAI‘I CHAPTER Moku Loa Group Report Moku Loa Group Outings

Moku Loa Group members celebrated ranged from old-timers recounting no permitting system, and I saw all See Page 15 for General 328-8387 the year’s achievements at the memories of plantation days, to kinds of inappropriate and ecology- Outings Information annual meeting December 7 at the lawyers citing mind-numbing deeds destroying behavior: 4WD vehicles on Wailoa Park Pavilion. Executive and statutes. After several very long the beach, fi reworks, generators, boom D = distance, the estimated round trip Committee, chairs, and hike leaders meetings, County Council voted to boxes, cutting of trees, and extensive for the day were recognized for their dedicated support a pedestrian easement for campsites (some semi-permanent). A E = elevation in feet. + is gain, - is loss, service and achievements. We are access. And since Council used the friend and I were there for three nights, +/- is up and down. Classifi cation of Hikes: (E) = Education/ always looking forward to having tool of eminent domain, they also and after dinner on night two we were Interpretation (C) Conservation (F) new and experienced members set a precedent. There will be more enjoying the scene when we got a cell Family/Fun (S) Service. For full join the committees, become hike chapters in this story, but today’s phone call from my family in Hilo. descriptions and updates go to leaders, and run for the Executive chapter is “three cheers”! There had been a huge earthquake in hi.sierraclub.org/Hawaii/outings.html Committee—we pride ourselves on Japan and there was a tsunami alert; the support and training provided to PLDC: Members provided testimony we had to evacuate immediately. Two Saturday, December 29 our volunteers! (I have resigned as outlining the issues regarding fellows were walking down the beach Scenic route to a crater lake, then up a hill chair for the time being, as I will be the Public Lands Development alerting the 100 people camped out at for Puna views (E, F) taking care of a family member on the Corporation, and were gratifi ed that Kiholo Beach, because there were no D = 6 miles, sea level to 600’ Leaders mainland. I applaud the leadership of the Hawai‘i County Council passed a sirens then. Michael and Sunny LaPlante 964-5017 all the members who have stepped in resolution calling for repeal. At the state On October 27, 2012, the ranger Mauna Kea silverswords, outplanted by Sierra to carry on.) and Chapter level, the effort continues! who had checked our permits earlier Saturday, January 12 Club members, are fl owering in the alpine deserts. came back at 8:30 p.m. and told us Short and scenic Hamakua hike with Deborah Ward Depleted Uranium: A year after the to evacuate. I said, “No! It can’t be shorelines, streams, and a waterfall (E, F) Saturday, February 16 Chair, Moku Loa Group hearings, the Hearing Offi cer issued his true!” My fellow hike leaders teased D = 2 miles, sea level to 300’ Leaders Kealakekua Bay Hike (E) report on the contested case regarding me about being a jinx. “What is it with Michael and Sunny LaPlante 964-5017 D = 5 miles, E =+/- 1,200’ Leaders Diane Conservation Report the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna you and Kiholo?” they said. Ware 967-8642 and Rich Vogler 328-8387 Kea. The petitioners will fi le exceptions Campers are allowed to return Saturday, January 26 to point out legal errors in the hearing to Kiholo after a three-month waiting Community people and LOOP Two LOOP Hikes - Volcano NPS Saturday, February 23 offi cer’s recommendation to the BLNR. period. I will apply and try again environmentalists are cheering a Bird (Kipukapuaulu) Loop and Volcano Explore the lava fl ow area north of the We trust that the BLNR will make the in February. To fi nd out about victory for shoreline access on Hawai‘i Arts Center Nature (Niaulani) Loop (E, F) new black sand beach at Kalapana (E) right decision in the end. Kiholo yourself, check out the Hui Island! Papa‘ikou Mills Beach, on the D = ~ 2 mile total, E = +/- 100’ D=6 miles plus, sea level Leaders Aloha Kiholo website, the volunteer beautiful Hamakua coast, lies at the Leaders Diane Ware 967-8642 and Michael and Sunny LaPlante 964-5017 Cory Harden network active in maintenance and bottom of a trail running over private Rich Vogler 328-8387 property. Sierra Club has commended Conservation Co-chair management, or check out the Hawai‘i Saturday, March 9 State DLNR for the permitting the owners for improving the trail and Saturday, February 2 NPS Kaloko-Honokokau Shoreline Hike (E, F) process. A great description of opening it to the public most days. Outings Report Ocean Parks stops, between Lehia Beach D = 4 miles, E = sea level Leaders the bay, its history, and its natural But we have also expressed deep Park and James Kealoha Park (E, F) Diane Ware 967-8642 and Rich Vogler resources can be found in Beaches of the concern, because the owners have After months of planning D = 4 miles, sea level Leaders Sarah 328-8387 Big Island by John R. K. Clark. had community residents arrested, and obtaining permits, Moku Loa Moon 935-3475 and Rich Vogler 328-8387 fi ned, or barred from the trail for Group outings leaders were set up Saturday, March 16 not following the owners’ rules. The to camp, dinner was over, and we Sarah Moon Shipman Beach (Haena), Hike a coastal owners also lock the gate to the trail were enjoying the quiet hiss of the Outings Co-Chair jungle historic trail to a remote beach (E) all night, and occasionally all day. For waves on the black sand beach and D = 6 miles E = sea level over two years, a diverse coalition the almost full moon refl ecting on Leaders Sarah Moon 935-3475 and including community people, the the water. Then we were required to Kana Covington 966-8431 Global HOPE student group, the evacuate Kiholo State Park because of Surfrider Foundation, and Sierra Club a tsunami warning. It was Saturday Saturday, March 23 have gathered signatures, organized night, October 27. Volcano NPS Loop Hike - Byron Ledge meetings with the community and I had been camping there the out, along Devastation Trail and back via government leaders, and turned night of the Japanese Tsunami alert Hikers playing “Do You Know Your Native Kilauea Iki Rim (E) out in droves for hearings, calling in March 2011, too. At that time, the Plants?” identifying Mountain Ohelo on D = 7 miles, E= +400/- 400’ Leaders for increased access. Testifi ers have Kiholo scene was wide open with Wailuku River trailhead. Diane Ware 967-8642 and Rich Vogler 2400

20 • January - March 2013 Mälama I Ka Honua Mälama I Ka Honua January - March 2013 • 21 SIERRA CLUB THANK YOU, SIERRA CLUB SUPPORTERS! Because of your support of the Sierra Club, the Hawai‘i Chapter is able to continue an impressive track record of leading hikes and service projects, Chapter Directory passing important legislation like the mandatory solar water heater law, and developing new environmental leaders. In a word, “Mahalo!” “To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places O‘AHU GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the earth; to practice and promote the www.hi.sierraclub.org/oahu Want to add your name to this list? Please visit us at SierraClubHawaii.com/donate or call us at 586-6616. responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and P.O. 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Rick Barboza • [email protected] Gail Baron Michael & Jeanne Duberstein Lisa Horan Ashley Lukens J S Porter Gregory Thomason Treasurer ...... Helen Chong • [email protected] MAUI GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Laurel Baron Bartlett Durand Elizabeth Hugo Dennis MacCoumber Joan C Pratt Alice Thursten Glenn & Marilyn Bauer Peter Emerson John D Huitt Jr Pauline MacNeil Leigh Prentiss Walter Tokushige Secretary ...... Sheila Sarhangi • [email protected] & Janice Marsters • [email protected] www.hi.sierraclub.org/maui Martha & Jane Beachy Ernestine K Enomoto Benjamin Hunter Richard Macquiston Jim Quimby & Janice Lum Hawai‘i Service Trip Program ...... Janice Marsters • [email protected] P.O. Box 791180 • Pa-‘ia, HI 96779 • (206) 426-5535 Robert Becker Katie Ersbak Elizabeth R Huppman Grace Malakoff Edward Quinlan, Jr Lois Tyler High School Hikers ...... 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Scott Glenn • [email protected] Mary B Bowers Gloria Flack-Boggs Keiko Kajiwara Sarah Mccann Cynthia Rezentes Susan Walker Kowen Lance Boyd Judith Flanders Katie Kamelamela John McCarthy Sterling Robbins Deborah Ward & Fred Stone At-Large ...... Nicole Lowen • [email protected] MOKU LOA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Robin Brandt Phyllis Fong Annette Kaohelaulii John and Sarah McDermott G. Rick Robinson Bill Waring www.hi.sierraclub.org/Hawaii R & R Brashear-Kaulfers Mark Fox Robin Kaye Beth McDermott M Rognstad and L Olingy Margo Watanuki HAWAI‘I SERVICE TRIP PROGRAM P.O. Box 1137 • Hilo, HI 96721 • (808) 966-7361 Amy Brinker Sandra P Fricke Robert J Keane Alma McGoldrick Maya Ross Ilana Waxman Chair ...... Janice Marsters • 988-3899 • [email protected] Andy Brooks Phyllis Frus Randy Kennedy Zachary Mcnish Marion Rothe Perry White Kristin Bryant Cynthia Fukuda Diana King E Mersino and D Schuelke Scott Rowland Teresa Wilkin Leadership Development ...... John Cummings III • 527-5490 Chair ...... 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Congratulations to our Newly Elected Sierra Club Leaders!

Hawai‘i Chapter Executive Committee members: Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers, Jennifer Lucien, Malama Minn, Sheila Sarhangi

O‘ahu Group: Anthony Aalto, Randy Ching, Blake McElheny, Steven Montgomery

Kaua‘i Group: Carl Imparato, Bob Nishek, Rayne Regush

Maui Group: Dottie Binder, Lucienne de Naie, Michael Duberstein, Linda Puppolo, Chris Taylor

Moku Loa Group: Nelson Ho, Nadine Keaulani Robertson, Deborah Ward

Note: Election results are subject to approval by the Executive Committee.