U.S. Army efforts to limit destruction of endangered and native species of plants and animals by the rodents includes an eradication program. A pilot project in Makua Valley using a grid of snap traps around the most sensitive species has had some success.
Michael Levine
Michael Levine is a former Civil Beat staff member.
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Land Links for Monday, June 14
Every day, I’m scouring the Internet for land use and environmental news from around the state and around the world that means something for us here in Hawaii. Noteworthy today: a farm mansion on Kauai, more Water Commission coverage from Maui and the EPA fines Hawaii County. I love sarcasm and snark as much as […]
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Land Links for Friday, June 11
Every day, I’m scouring the Internet for land use and environmental news from around the state and around the world that means something for us here in Hawaii. Noteworthy today: media coverage of the Maui water decision and a Kauai councilman’s change of heart. Civil Beat had a short update yesterday and today multiple media […]
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UPDATE: Less Water Than Expected Put Back In West Maui Streams
The Hawaii Commission on Water Resource Management on Thursday announced its decision on a six-year-old fight over Maui’s largest waterways, returning to the streams around one-third of the amount recommended by one commissioner last year.
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UPDATE: Hawaii Supreme Court Rejects Beach Ownership Case
A month ago, we asked “Who owns the sand?” and on Thursday the Hawaii Supreme Court gave us the answer [pdf] — and it’s complicated. Basically, in declining to review the appeals court ruling in Maunalua Bay Beach Ohana vs. State of Hawaii, the Supreme Court, by a 3-2 vote, left the lower court’s opinion […]
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Discussion: Solid Waste
Where to put our trash is a significant issue in Hawaii. Reducing the waste stream by recycling and changing packaging is one approach. Burning it to create electricity is another. But landfills are still needed, and siting new ones is extremely controversial.
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Controversial Landfill Expansion To Receive Trash Soon
KAPOLEI — My window is rolled down and my arm is hanging out in the sun. Wind blows in my face. There’s a patch of green on one side and deep blue as far as I can see in the other direction. No, I’m not cruising down to Ala Moana Beach Park for a barbecue. […]
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Land Links for Thursday, June 10
Every day, I’m scouring the Internet for land use and environmental news from around the state and around the world that means something for us here in Hawaii. Noteworthy today: replacing a mansion with a barn, earthquake repairs going on four years and calling for climate change legislation. The Kauai Planning Commission was asked to […]
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Land Links for Wednesday, June 9
Every day, I’m scouring the Internet for land use and environmental news from around the state and around the world that means something for us here in Hawaii. Noteworthy today: the drought is hurting Hawaii farmers, a judge allows Kauai bridge work to continue and efforts are underway to control some bugs and save others. […]