#maui erosion
Maui community rallies for emergency dune restoration at Baldwin Beach
Over the summer, the ocean claimed a popular pavilion at Baldwin Beach. A group of volunteers led by the Sea Grant and Surfrider Foundation have begun restoration efforts at the former site to re-naturalize the shoreline and establish sand dunes.
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.
Lower Honoapi‘ilani Erosion Meeting Set for Oct. 30
The Maui Department of Public Works will hold a community meeting Oct. 30 to discuss shoreline erosion along Lower Honoapi‘ilani Road at Kaopala Bay in Kahana.
AG Chin Issues Opinion on Hawai‘i Shoreline Migration
The opinion states that BLNR should charge former owners fair market value in return for an easement interest in the land.
W Maui Wave Run-up Notification Under Development
A high-resolution, real-time wave run-up forecast and notification system for West Maui’s coastline is being developed with the help of a a $500,000 grant.
Ask the Mayor: Are Plans in the Works to Stop Erosion?
What steps are being taken to prevent further erosion at Wailuku Parkside?
Kahului Bay Shoreline “Eroding at 2 Inches Annually”
The state is proposing a shoreline stabilization project to prevent further erosion from adversely affecting the structural integrity of Kahului Beach Road in Central Maui.
Stable Road Beach Protection Proposed
Erosion has resulted in adverse environmental impacts to beach use, water quality, marine life, and habitat for endangered species in Spreckelsville. The Stable Road Beach Restoration Foundation wants to replace four existing geotube sand retention devices with more durable rock retention groins.
