#coastal erosion
Olowalu, Ukumehame brace for change with state’s plan to move coastal highway inland to combat sea level rise
The $160 million project is part of a yearslong effort to move Honoapi’ilani Highway away from the shoreline and improve access to and from West Maui.
Erosion continues to impact homes along Oʻahu’s north shore
Debris from temporary shoreline hardening measures like sandbag seawalls currently litter the beach. One home along that stretch partially collapsed onto the beach and is actively being demolished, while a second is scheduled to be demolished soon. DLNR is concerned with the unpredictable situation, as more of the coastal dune beneath the residences is undermined. This will potentially place other neighboring homes in a similar predicament, according to department officials.
Maui Planning Commission gives unanimous approval to new SMA and Shoreline Rules
“The updated SMA and Shoreline Rules are more balanced and flexible for homeowners, and incorporate the best available science on sea level rise to bolster coastal resilience,” said Planning Director Kathleen Ross Aoki.
Economic development grant funds efforts to increase Maui facilities-engineering workforce
“Our goal is to provide high-quality, hands-on experience to the next generation of engineers while also addressing the shortage of skilled workers in the industry and providing a path for Maui Youth to stay home,” said Rich Sato, executive director of the Maui Facilities and Engineering Leadership Council.
Shoreline erosion along Kahana’s Lower Honoapiʻilani Road topic of public meeting Sept. 22
Coastal erosion and mitigation alternatives along Lower Honoapiʻilani Road at Kaopala Bay in Kahana will be discussed during a Maui County-hosted online community meeting via Zoom on Sept. 22.
Major conservation conference comes to Maui this week
The busy agenda includes visits to Haleakalā Ranch to discuss the critical axis deer problem, and to Pā‘ia to witness the dramatic coastal erosion of the Mantokuji Soto Zen Mission and cemetery site.
Paltin to host virtual town hall on beach restoration and stabilization in Kahana
“I anticipate this meeting to serve as a resource for our community as we investigate various solutions to rising sea levels and accelerated coastal erosion,” said Paltin.
Mayor Victorino and Sen. Schatz meet with DOT to discuss Honoapiʻilani realignment
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino hosted US Senator Brian Schatz and Ed Sniffen, Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Deputy Director on Friday for a site visit to discuss plans to realign Honoapiʻilani Highway. Combined State and Federal funding for the project totals $90 million.
$23 million secured for realignment of Honoapiʻilani from Ukumehame to Launiupoko
The new earmark funding will be used to realign 4.5 miles of Honoapi‘ilani Highway from Ukumehame to Launiupoko to make it safer and more resilient to the impacts of coastal erosion and climate change.
Land Board Submits Kā‘anapali Beach Restoration EIS to Governor
The Board of Land and Natural Resources voted Friday to submit the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Kāʻanapali Beach Restoration and Berm Enhancement project to Governor David Ige.
DLNR: Coastal Properties Face Expensive Challenges in Combating Erosion
She detailed the current state of beach erosion across Hawai‘i, citing government and academic reports that indicate 70% of the beaches on Maui, Kaua‘i, and O‘ahu are chronically eroding. By 2012, more than 13-miles of beach had completely disappeared due to erosion and seawall construction.
Proposed Kā‘anapali Beach Restoration and Berm Enhancement Project
Beach restoration is proposed for the section of beach between Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park and Hanakaʻōʻō Point and beach berm enhancement is proposed for the section of beach between Hanakaʻōʻō Point and Puʻu Kekaʻa.
Maui County Plans Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino today announced his intent for Maui County to file a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for what he called “mounting impacts of climate change and rising sea levels.”
