Tag: Voices

Aloha,  My name is Liana Murillo. I am currently the coordinator for Surfrider Foundation Hilo. My background is in Marine Science, Watershed Ecological Management and Community Organizing. Born in Hawaii and having had worked within the governmental, non profit and education sectors for over 8 years, I am very dedicated to the sustainable use of…

Hu Honua’s grading permits still add up to eight acres although NPDES HI 10F557 states Hu Honua is disturbing 28 acres.  I have attached various videos which show that 28 acres were previously disturbed and graveled.  I have two degrees in Landscape architecture and in my opinion Hu Honua is trying to cover past land…

“We have an unlined 20 acre coal ash stockpile in Pepeekeo Hawaii (Big Island) left over from coal burning at the power plant that Hu Honua is converting to burn biomass.  It is illegal in as much as it is on agricultural zoned and LUC land.  It has no permits or approvals or EA or…

“Robin Matsumoto (engineering regulatory specialist) told me that the Public Works  Department made Hu Honua take out the inlet and direct drain pipe connection to the old mill house foundation “drainage basin” in their approved drainage study.  Here is a  screenshot of a grading plan.  Where is the engineering report for that?  Where is the engineering report for…

“Aloha, My name is Bryon Lee. I am a resident and homeowner in Papaikou, Hawaii. I am a severe asthmatic and am extremely concerned about Hu Honua’s project in Pepeekeo and the release of toxic gases, irritants and emissions that will affect my health and quality of life, also affecting other residents health, agriculture, our watersheds, and…

September 20, 2018  Re: Hu Honua NPDES permits  Aloha, My name is Anne Frederick and I am the Executive Director for the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA). HAPA is a statewide environmental, social and economic justice organization. HAPA engages over 10,000 Hawaii residents annually through its work. Our stated mission is to catalyze community…