I OPPOSE the proposal for a temporary and permanent toxic dump site in Olowalu. The land is unstable and not suitable for such a purpose. It is a watershed basin that funnels water to the ocean. This is a dangerous location for toxic materials to be stored. I believe alternative solutions can be found that limit harm to the land, the people and the ocean. Mahalo for listening to our concerns and our requests for an a safer alternative.
Erin McVey
Future generations deserve better. Malama the aina. This will be ultra toxic “Three Mile Maui”. There are better solutions. Look to Brittany Zimmerman’s technology.
I am in total opposition to this proposal to use Olowalu as a dump site for the toxic waste that is in Lahaina.
My wife and I spent an amazing week last February in Lahaina. It was our second time on Maui, and we absolutely love it.
We have been considering visiting Maui every February for many years to come to enjoy whale season. We can guarantee you that if the toxic waste is put into Olowalu, we will never visit the island again because of fear for our health and safety.
Please consult with Eddie Garcia and the young lady who testified at one of your public hearings wearing a NASA jacket that gave you an option to contain the toxic waste, make it inert at no cost to the county. We implore you to explore this option further as a solution, it seems to be the most sensible option.
People need to live on land which is not toxic or made up of toxic substances which will result in a lot of diseases and deaths. Toxic waste needs to be treated for what it is which is toxic so it needs to be disposed of in a safe manner for everyone including sea life and wildlife.
As a former wildlife biologist, I can say with certainty that when, not if, this “barrier” breaks down and leaches all the toxic material into the watershed and into the ocean ecosystem at Olowalu, it will be a COMPLETE and irreversible disaster. At that point, NOTHING can be done to ameliorate the damages to the aina and the Olowalu Reef ecosystem, the oldest and parent coral reef on the island of Maui. This plan is faulty and needs to be scrapped and replaced with a clean and sustainable method to dispose of these toxic waste materials. There are MANY other possibilities, and the potential for disaster using the current plan is 100%. Do not continue to use this plan.
Elizabeth Hird, resident of Maui
14 Kupalaiki Loop
Kihei, HI 96753
There must be an alternative solution. Spend the time and allocate the funds to support health and well being of the people and the ocean life of Maui. It can be done. Thank you
We are on an island. The lining you purpose is only 6 year in the making, you have no idea if it works. Why are you putting so close to people and the ocean.
My husband and I snorkel for several hours each day and we have witnessed the dwindling of fish and how the reefs have suffered from overuse and over fishing. Did jeopardize our ocean in our land, and it put toxic waste so close to such a precious location like Olowalu feels shortsighted and without respect for our beautiful Maui and all the beings that live in the ocean along our shores and a lack of respect and sacredness for all who live here and visit, as well.
We strongly oppose storing toxic waste so close to our shores. Please come up with another solution for this already catastrophic fire that has affected our island so deeply. Respect and let’s find a safe solution to a heartbreaking problem.
Dr Malik and Monika Slosberg
I am in strong opposition to Lahaina‘s toxic ash being temporarily or permanently placed at Olowalu. Such a delicate ecosystem and significant cultural place should not be desecrated.
It is so concerning, disturbing, and even maddening that officials in Maui, Hawaii are set on dumping toxic debris from the devastating fire in August of 2023, in a place so near water ( the ocean) and with what seems like with so little thought to the safety, preservation and community of Olowalu and of Hawaii itself. More time, thought, preparation, and planning needs to go into creating a more acceptable & humane way of respectfully removing debris so the current and future community of this area is preserved with life instead of the toxic dump that is in play now. This dump in Olowalu will add more death instead of life to Hawaii.
I live on the Big Island and have never been to Hawaii but, when that fire stormed through last fall, so much of my prayers and my heart were with the people of Hawaii. Hearing their stories of trauma, loss, devastation, and grief have been life changing for me. I ask you, as officials that serve the people of Hawaii, hear their voices and make a commitment to do what is right for them instead of listening to other voices that only speak of money, power, or of politics. Please do what is right for the people of Hawaii- those who perished in the fires and those who are living without them.
The damage to Hawaii by ignorant politicians continues. The people have got to stop this. Please don't destroy this beautiful island.
If you believe they're going to move this toxic waste eventually, you are just as dumb as they are. The fact that they are considering moving this toxic waste twice shows you how stupid these people are. DO NOT TRUST THIS PROCESS. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS WRONG HERE.
PLEASE do NOT bury that toxicity into our landfill because it WILL destroy our ecosystem, as well as poison our future generations on Maui. Please do the right thing and try to save what's left of this beautiful paradise - your soul may depend on it...
I OPPOSE the proposal for a temporary and permanent toxic dump site in Olowalu. The land is unstable and not suitable for such a purpose. It is a watershed basin that funnels water to the ocean. This is a dangerous location for toxic materials to be stored. I believe alternative solutions can be found that limit harm to the land, the people and the ocean. Mahalo for listening to our concerns and our requests for an a safer alternative.
Erin McVey
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D48yTEgsMG3JgUoWBgYh2ZOFzxqcRwsi/view?usp=drivesdk
Future generations deserve better. Malama the aina. This will be ultra toxic “Three Mile Maui”. There are better solutions. Look to Brittany Zimmerman’s technology.
Respectfully,
Tamara Griffiths
Lahaina
Mauitam@me.com
I am in total opposition to this proposal to use Olowalu as a dump site for the toxic waste that is in Lahaina.
My wife and I spent an amazing week last February in Lahaina. It was our second time on Maui, and we absolutely love it.
We have been considering visiting Maui every February for many years to come to enjoy whale season. We can guarantee you that if the toxic waste is put into Olowalu, we will never visit the island again because of fear for our health and safety.
Please consult with Eddie Garcia and the young lady who testified at one of your public hearings wearing a NASA jacket that gave you an option to contain the toxic waste, make it inert at no cost to the county. We implore you to explore this option further as a solution, it seems to be the most sensible option.
Please stop this. The risks to this paradise are too large and irreversible
Be pono
People need to live on land which is not toxic or made up of toxic substances which will result in a lot of diseases and deaths. Toxic waste needs to be treated for what it is which is toxic so it needs to be disposed of in a safe manner for everyone including sea life and wildlife.
NO to dumping toxics - Tim OHara 50 Poha Pl. Pukalani, HI 96768
As a former wildlife biologist, I can say with certainty that when, not if, this “barrier” breaks down and leaches all the toxic material into the watershed and into the ocean ecosystem at Olowalu, it will be a COMPLETE and irreversible disaster. At that point, NOTHING can be done to ameliorate the damages to the aina and the Olowalu Reef ecosystem, the oldest and parent coral reef on the island of Maui. This plan is faulty and needs to be scrapped and replaced with a clean and sustainable method to dispose of these toxic waste materials. There are MANY other possibilities, and the potential for disaster using the current plan is 100%. Do not continue to use this plan.
Elizabeth Hird, resident of Maui
14 Kupalaiki Loop
Kihei, HI 96753
People need to live on the land, not toxic waste! Please think. Your families will suffer, too.
There must be an alternative solution. Spend the time and allocate the funds to support health and well being of the people and the ocean life of Maui. It can be done. Thank you
We are on an island. The lining you purpose is only 6 year in the making, you have no idea if it works. Why are you putting so close to people and the ocean.
Olowalu is a sacred area that should not be subject to toxic dumping. Whether it be permanent or temporary!
NO to dumping toxics!
My husband and I snorkel for several hours each day and we have witnessed the dwindling of fish and how the reefs have suffered from overuse and over fishing. Did jeopardize our ocean in our land, and it put toxic waste so close to such a precious location like Olowalu feels shortsighted and without respect for our beautiful Maui and all the beings that live in the ocean along our shores and a lack of respect and sacredness for all who live here and visit, as well.
We strongly oppose storing toxic waste so close to our shores. Please come up with another solution for this already catastrophic fire that has affected our island so deeply. Respect and let’s find a safe solution to a heartbreaking problem.
Dr Malik and Monika Slosberg
Respect the aina.
I am in strong opposition to Lahaina‘s toxic ash being temporarily or permanently placed at Olowalu. Such a delicate ecosystem and significant cultural place should not be desecrated.
It is so concerning, disturbing, and even maddening that officials in Maui, Hawaii are set on dumping toxic debris from the devastating fire in August of 2023, in a place so near water ( the ocean) and with what seems like with so little thought to the safety, preservation and community of Olowalu and of Hawaii itself. More time, thought, preparation, and planning needs to go into creating a more acceptable & humane way of respectfully removing debris so the current and future community of this area is preserved with life instead of the toxic dump that is in play now. This dump in Olowalu will add more death instead of life to Hawaii.
I live on the Big Island and have never been to Hawaii but, when that fire stormed through last fall, so much of my prayers and my heart were with the people of Hawaii. Hearing their stories of trauma, loss, devastation, and grief have been life changing for me. I ask you, as officials that serve the people of Hawaii, hear their voices and make a commitment to do what is right for them instead of listening to other voices that only speak of money, power, or of politics. Please do what is right for the people of Hawaii- those who perished in the fires and those who are living without them.
The damage to Hawaii by ignorant politicians continues. The people have got to stop this. Please don't destroy this beautiful island.
If you believe they're going to move this toxic waste eventually, you are just as dumb as they are. The fact that they are considering moving this toxic waste twice shows you how stupid these people are. DO NOT TRUST THIS PROCESS. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS WRONG HERE.
PLEASE do NOT bury that toxicity into our landfill because it WILL destroy our ecosystem, as well as poison our future generations on Maui. Please do the right thing and try to save what's left of this beautiful paradise - your soul may depend on it...