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Summary
This was the first of four public meetings in the two-year Southwest Maui Watershed
Planning project. Watershed Coordinator Robin Knox gave an overview of the project; a
20 minute video was shown explaining the connection between coastal environmental
problems and water management systems and offering solutions; breakout groups were
formed to address a set of questions; and, an issues and information log was completed.
There were 20 people present.
Upcoming meetings
The next Steering Committee meeting will be May 13, location TBD.
The next WAG meeting will be June 10 at the Whale Sanctuary, 3-5 pm (preceded by a
Steering Committee meeting).
A Steering Committee meeting will be held July 8, location TBD.
Attendees
Michael Brady, Athline Clark, Joyclynn Costa, Jacob Freeman, Grace Fung, Char Griffen, Netra
Halprin, Daniel Kanahele, Pamela Kantarova, Ke`eaumoku Kapu, Uilani Kapu, Maury King,
Robin Knox, Teri Leonard, Julia Staley, Larry Stevens, Richard Sylva, Roxie Sylva, Forrest
Taylor, Bill Watts
A 20 minute video, created by Surfrider, was shown. “Using the model of the water cycle as a
template, the film explains the current style of water management and explores what the ideal
water management system would look like, with localized water treatment plants and
neighborhoods and cities that incorporate native plant life and filtration systems. It shows how
smart water management can eliminate unnecessary run-off, encourage reuse, provide a buffer
against storms and other so-called "natural" disasters, and improve the aesthetics and livability of
our communities.” (from Know Your H20).
Question: Answer:
1. What geographic part of the watershed are • Honolua, Kahikinui, Kihei, Kula,
you interested in or have information on? Be Lahaina, Makena, Mo`oloa
as specific as possible: • South Maui
• All of Maui is important (x 3)
• Beach and coastline
• Ocean and Coral reefs
• Upland effects on the ocean
• Wetlands
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Question: Answer:
• Other: Cultural outlook; getting rid of
the injection wells ASAP! I hate
Staph!
2. Your area of expertise as it relates to water • “Born and raised” on Maui with an
quality or watershed issues (local resident, understanding of Maui that needs to
farmer, business government agency, be incorporated with the science.
researcher, landowner, etc.): Witnessed and became a victim of
this problem.”
• Coastal Environmental Law / County
Long Range Planner
• Candidate for State House - policy
maker
• Farmer / mahi`ai ( x3 including taro
cultivation)
• Landowner
• Local resident (x 5)
• Land Steward
• Water user (x 2)
• Other: marine science degree/asst.
marine coordinator for TNC; SCUBA
instructor, dive shop manager, chair
of So. Maui Sustainability Reef
Sustainability Committee; none
3. Water Quality Issues: Issue
Average
Respondents rated these issues based upon Coral Reef Health
their level of concern: Highly concerned (1); 1.0
Moderately concerned (2); Not concerned (3). Algae/Aquatic Plant Overgrowth*
1.14
Contamination of Groundwater
Results are averaged and listed from high to 1.14
low concern. Urban Runoff
1.14
They also were asked to indicate if they have or Erosion
know of a specific concern: 1.15
Stream/Native Species Habitat
Degradation 1.21
Excess Nutrients
1.27
Excess Sediments
1.29
Pesticide/Fertilizer Overuse
1.29
Excessive Agricultural Runoff
1.29
Improper use of storm drains
1.29
Debris/Garbage (instream, dumping)
1.33
Boat Waste
1.50
Cesspool failures
• “There are too many important groups not in the room that
will probably fight any improvement ideas if they aren’t