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| Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park offers opportunities for exercise and exploration. See the October guided hike dates and ranger orientations below. NPS photo by Janice Wei |
The 122- page Master Plan for the University of Hawai'oi Maunaa Kea Lands; E O I K Leo, which means, "Listen to the voice," can be read and is the subject of a =video at maunakea._konveio.com. where Comments will be received through Oct. 26 via the website, mail and email. Ahead of Wednesday's forum,
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| The new Maunakea Mastser Plan is subject of a virtual forum this Wednesday. Photo from U.H. |
After the comment period the Master Plan will be edited and sent the the UH Board of Regents for review and additional changes. Final approval could come as early as the first months of 2022.
University of Hawai'i Board of Regents Chair Randolph Moore and UH President David Lassner, sent out a joint letter, saying, "In preparing this Master Plan, we have been enlightened by the insights of Native Hawaiian cultural experts, humbled by the criticisms from disappointed and angry community members as well as past audits, and blessed with the knowledge from painful lessons learned from prior missteps. We have been informed through community engagement during our decade-long rulemaking process and initiatives such as Envision Maunakea.
"Consequently, in preparing this Master Plan, we have paid special attention not only to the astronomy programs on which the University of Hawai‘i (UH) focused its attention for the first three decades of our stewardship, but also to the place of honor and renown that Maunakea has in the history, culture, and hearts of the Hawaiian people."
"Consequently, in preparing this Master Plan, we have paid special attention not only to the astronomy programs on which the University of Hawai‘i (UH) focused its attention for the first three decades of our stewardship, but also to the place of honor and renown that Maunakea has in the history, culture, and hearts of the Hawaiian people."
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| Located on the volatile shoulders of Mauna Loa, the Kahuku Ranch was once one of the biggest cattle ranches in Hawaiʻi, producing beef and hides for more than 150 years. The apparent tranquility of ranch-life, however, was punctuated by volcanic violence that continues to transform the land to this day. Hike Kahuku on Sundays with guides. NPS photo |
Sun., 10/10/21 - Birth of Kahuku Explore the rich geologic history of Kahuku on this moderately difficult two-mile one and half hour hike. Traverse the vast 1868 lava flow, see different volcanic formations, including the Southwest Rift Zone of Mauna Loa. Learn about the Kānāwai o Pele, the natural laws of land building that govern Peleʻs realm.
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| Ranger orientations are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. NPS photo by Janice Wei |
Sun., 10/17/21 – Hi‘iaka & Pele. Discover two fascinating Hawaiian goddesses, sisters Pele-honua-mea (Pele) and Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-pele, and the natural phenomena they represent. Experience the sisters coming alive through the epic stories depicted in the natural landscape of Kahuku on this moderate two-mile, 1.5 hour hike.
Sun., 10/24/21- ʻŌhiʻa Lehua. Learn about the vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, the many forms of the ‘ōhi‘a tree, and the threat of a fungal disease, Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death (ROD). This is an easy, one-mile, one-hour walk.
Sun., 10/31/21 - People and Land of Kahuku is a moderate two-mile, three-hour guided hike that loops through varied landscapes to explore the human history of Kahuku – from the earliest Hawaiians, through generations of ranching families, to the current staff and volunteers of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
A Ranger Orientation Talk is given Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Visitor Contact Station.
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A BACKLOG OF BUILDING PERMITS TO PROCESS at the Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works Building Division continues as the county transitions into 100 percent use of its new Electronic Processing and Information Center System, called EPIC.
The County also provides a QR code to access the form via phone. The County said, "Mahalo for your patience and support as we continue to create a better permit system for all of us."
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| A telephoto image of the west vent within Halema‘uma‘u crater on Sunday. USGS Photo by D. Downs |
Sunday morning, USGS released this news: "Lava continues to erupt from multiple vents within Halemaʻumaʻu. Over the past 24 hours, the lava lake level has risen over 1 meter (3.3 ft). In total, the lava lake surface has risen approximately 27 meters (89 ft) since the eruption started. The west vent continues to be the most vigorous source, with sustained lava fountain heights of 10-15 meters (33-49 ft). The lava lake has risen to the base of the west vent, around which a cone is being built."
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