It has also become apparent that there are no planned means available to meet increased infrastructure needs if international flights boost visitor counts. Nor is there guaranteed funding for promised plans to improve interception of alien species at the airport. A display of all letters to the editor on the issue from the past few years showed the same proportions. No official polls have been taken by the state. LUC hearings on the topic are expected to take until the end of the year.
Folks are ready to draw a line in the sand, and Baldwin Beach is the spot.
There was lots of press coverage. A Maui Group Palauea star gazing outing on July 16 was also well attended. EPEC organizers were at both events along with volunteers from the Chapter's Coastal Lands Campaign. A color brochure and color photo display on Palauea's serene beauty and rich cultural history were created for the gatherings and for on-going educational events. Private donors are welcome to get involved.