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Rally at the State Capitol - TROLLEY RIDE UPDATE 1
Hawai’i's Statewide Beach Access Rally day began this morning with wet weather islands-wide!
The rain gently blessed our Beach Access Trolley this morning at 10:30 as it departed to raise awareness about the epidemic loss of public access routes to the beach all around the islands.
More than 40 people joined us for a rally and press conference this morning at the State Capitol that called on Hawaii’s elected leaders, beach-front property owners, and all ocean-lovers to work together to ensure our shorelines are protected, clean, and open to all.
We heard inspiring and motivating speeches from:
Rich Figel, Beach Access Hawaii
Annmarie Kirk, Living Hawaii Kai Hui
Melissa Ling-Ing, Commonground Hawaii
Suzanne Frazer, B.E.A.C.H.
Peter Cole, Surfrider Foundation
Sen. Gary Hooser, D-Kauai
Capitol protesters then packed the decorated trolley and headed to the first stop: the Ala Wai Boat Harbor… where a new parking plan will force people to pay to go beach. Auwe!
Off to save beach access!! Ding-ding!!
