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News, updates, finds, stories, and tidbits from staff and community members at KAHEA. Got something to share? Email us at: kahea-alliance@hawaii.rr.com.
Monk Seals: Critcal habitat, Critical discussion
In the last few weeks, we’ve received letters of strong support and strong opposition to the proposed rule on critical habitat for the Hawaiian monk seal. We hope this blog will open up some safe space for discussion.
Meet the Mauna Kea Hui - Kealoha Pisciotta
Meet Mauna Kea Anaina Hou president Kealoha Pisciotta as she explains her position against the building of the TMT on Mauna Kea.
Meet the Mauna Kea Hui - Deborah J. Ward
Mauna Kea hui member Deborah J. Ward talks about the irreversible impacts further development would have on endangered life-forms that reside on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
Meet the Mauna Kea Hui - Kukauakahi (Clarence Ching)
Hui member and petitioner Clarence Kūkauakahi Ching talks about why he is opposed to the TMT.
Fed Agencies "Hold Hands" on EJ
Building on its commitment to ensuring strong protection from environmental and health hazards for all Americans, the Obama Administration today announced Federal agencies have agreed to develop environmental justice strategies to protect the health of people living in communities overburdened by pollution and provide the public with annual progress reports on their efforts.
Aloha Across the Sea
Aloha KAHEA `Ohana,please join with us in offering prayers of success and safety for our Pacific Voyagers. Please check out their website and track and support their awesome journey of hope and inspiration! Also, check out the trailer for "Our Blue Canoe" the film that is being made about their epic voyage--so inspiring!
Public monk seal hearings around the corner
KAHEA's summer intern Erika Chairez invites supporters to attend the upcoming public hearings and learn more about monk seal critical habitat.