Author: Rob Weltman

2/3/2019 #kihei #wildfire We are conveying this invitation from Maui Nui Marine Resource Council on a very current and important topic also for South Maui.   Free Presentation: “Wildfire on Maui: the History, Threat, and Our Collective Responsibility” January 16 @ 5:30 pm – February 6 @ 7:00 pm Free Did you know that the area burned each year by wildfire in Hawaii has increased by 400% over the past several decades? Wildfires have an impact on our nearshore ocean environment and coral reefs, which is why Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is hosting a free presentation on “Wildfire on Maui: the History, Threat, and Our Collective Responsibility” on Wednesday, February 6. The presentation will be offered by Clay Trauernicht, PhD, Wildland Fire Specialist at University of Hawai?i Cooperative Extension. It will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Pacific Whale Foundation’s classrooms at the Ma’alaea Harbor Shops at 300 Ma’alaea Road, Ma’alaea (Wailuku). Doors open at 5:00 pm and complimentary refreshments will be served. “Over the past decade, an average of more than 1,000 wildfires burned more than 17,000 acres each year in Hawai‘i, with the percentage of total land area burned comparable to and often exceeding figures for the fire-prone western United States,” reported Dr. Trauernicht. “During my presentation, we’ll use fire science and a bit of history to tackle the how and why of the 400%...

2/2/2019 #kihei A message from the Kalama Park Action team   Aloha Kalama Park Action Team members:  ACTION TIME AGAIN!      We will be resuming our Walk-In-The Park on Wednesday FEB. 06, 2019 @ 5:00 PM.   WE WILL MEET IN THE PARKING LOT AT THE END OF THE BRIDGE AT 5:00 PM   Please remember to wear your KPAT T-Shirt.  PLEASE RSVP TO THIS EMAIL, MAHALO.    Mahalo to all for continuing to support KPAT’s mission. Keep up the good work!  Keep using and enjoying the park!     ALOHA,   Mike Trotto 808-281-9829 mikeyinmaui@aol.com  ...