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 PLASTIC BAGS ACTION ALERT!
Plastic bags floating in the
ocean, littering the side of the road, spilling out of our trash cans, and
floating in the wind to who knows where...
WHAT WE DON'T SEE:
- 1 billion seabirds and marine mammals dieing
every year as a result of plastic bags
- Toxic plastic chemicals building up in our
bodies
- 8% of the world's oil production being used to
make plastic
- 1000 years from now, plastic bags from today
still sitting in our landfill (hmmm... ever wonder what that mountain of
trash will look like in 1000 years?)
- The County Council is hung-up on the definition
of "biodegradable plastic", so why not follow Maui's footsteps and ban all
single use plastic bags?
- Many businesses around Kaua`i have already
stopped using plastic bags, and many support this bill. If businesses
encourage consumers to bring their own bags, they could actually SAVE
MONEY!
- The County, under an initiative by Mayor
Carvalho, is distributing 25,000 REUSABLE bags for FREE around the island!
- Transitioning is easy - keep re-usable bags in
your car so you don't forget them!
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Volunteers
Needed for Malama Kaua`i Projects!
We have two
great projects that are ready to go but need a little assistance from excited
volunteers!
Community
Garden
We are set to do
a ground breaking and blessing for the community garden in mid-November, but we
still have two major installations to meet this deadline. First, we need help
putting in the irrigation system and that means getting dirty with some trench
and shovel work! Secondly, we need to fence the initial garden plot area, which
totals about 1.5 acres.
If you don't
have the time to participate on site, we still need to raise money for our
final purchase of materials. If you can donate to the garden, please consider
giving today. You can donate online through Paypal here. All contributions are
tax deductible.
School
Garden Network & Nutrition Program
Malama Kaua`i is
looking for a few motivated volunteers to kick start the Kaua`i School Garden
Network. Kaua`i's schools are at various stages - some have thriving gardens,
some are just getting started, and others may not have given a garden a second
thought. The Kaua`i School Garden Network will link up schools to facilitate
sharing of resources and best practices, and offer assistance in the areas of
development, training, fundraising, and curriculum. We are looking for a
few good communicators that are excited about kids growing food and
eating healthy, local meals.
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 Preparing for Tomorrow Through Responsible Actions TodayThere has never been a more important time for change than now, in this very moment. Malama Kaua'i Green Business Program (GBP) offers locally owned, independent businesses the opportunity to join an exciting, fun program that provides support to community businesses looking to minimize their environmental footprint. The GBP's goal is to help your business reduce waste and pollution while optimizing profits and customer relations. We want to see Kaua'i's local economy flourish through sustainable business practices that support the 'aina and encourage increased community responsibility. It really is that simple. The GBP has teamed up with KIUC, the County Recycling Office, and the Office of Economic Development to provide your business with the adequate tools needed for a smooth transition into superior efficiency. We offer a tiered level of green certification, providing assistance every step of the way. Our basic Membership Tier requires that every business go plastic/styrofoam-free, and recycle. In addition, if the business is a restaurant, it must purchase at least 25% local produce, when available, and if it is a office/retail business, it must use 30-100% recycled printing paper. After completing these simple, profound steps, and paying the low membership rate of $100, good for one year, you will become an official GBP member, receive placement on our 2010 island-wide Green Map, and have access to a wide range of member benefits (too numerous to mention here). It is time to let the community know of your commitment to environmental stewardship. The GBP is a great way to receive increased community visibility, publicity, advertising, and customer loyalty. Begin your journey today, laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. Jessica Krull Malama Kaua`i GBP Coordinator
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Global Climate Change: Impacts on
Kauai
A Conference sponsored by
Surfrider Foundation · Kauai, UH Sea Grant Program · Kauai Community
College
This conference will provide scientific information in layman's terms on
how the cumulative effects of various aspects of climate change are
likely to impact Kauai's future. Each speaker will address "Global
Climate Change as it will affect Kauai" for about 30-45 minutes. The
experts' presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion forum,
with questions taken from the audience. Another workshop,
specifically focused on mitigating climate change effects and actually
slowing the rate of change, is planned for next year.
This conference is designed for high school and college students,
government officials and employees, farmers, representatives of Kauai's
major industries, including tourism, health care and the military, KIUC,
community and environmental groups and interested members of the
public.
Pre-registration is requested and 200 participants are expected.
Refreshments will be provided.
Topics and Speakers:
Brief
Introduction
Dr. Carl Berg, Surfrider Foundation - Kauai
Climate Overview: Rainfall/Drought Dr. Thomas
Giambelluca, Univ. Hawaii, Dept. Geography
Stream Flow and
Groundwater Dr. Gordon Tribble, USGS Pacific Islands Water Science Center
Sea Level Rise: Coastal
Problems Dr. Chip
Fletcher, Univ. Hawaii, Dept. Geology & Geophysics
Ocean Changes: Coral
Reefs Dr. Paul Jokiel, Univ. Hawaii, HIMB
Discussion
Moderator
Mr. James O'Connell, Univ. Hawaii,
Sea Grant Extension Agent
To pre-register please email
cberg@pixi.com
For more information contact: Dr. Carl Berg (Surfrider Foundation) at
639-2968 or cberg@pixi.com
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 APOLLO KAUA`I MONTHLY MEETING:
Taking a look at which way you should
GO... hybrid, biodiesel, bus, bike - latest advances, advantages and disadvantages
- Win a bus pass!
- Learn how to change a bike tire - the only bike
maintenance you will probably ever need to know!
- Enjoy a piece of Kauai
Paradise pie - winner of the Ulu dessert contest!
Thursday, October 22 at 6 PM
County Civic Center - Mo`ikeha
Room (near the DMV)
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 Hawai`i students to draw line on climate change:
Blue
Line Project hopes to raise awareness of Hawai`i's vulnerability to
climate change and need for international agreement on greenhouse gas
reductions
Next month students will be literally drawing the line on climate change. Using blue chalk, students from schools statewide will the drawing a line that indicates the high tide level with a one meter of sea level rise. The purpose of the Blue Line Project is to highlight Hawai`i's-and other island nations-vulnerability to climate change while nations begin negotiations on a new international agreement to rein in the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate change.
"This is an opportunity for students to be part of a critical moment in our history," said Jeff Mikulina, Executive Director of the Blue Planet Foundation. "The blue line represents the future we are leaving these students-and it may be the best case scenario unless a strong international agreement is reached this year."
The project, which will take place at locations statewide on Saturday, October 24, is part of a larger international effort on that day coordinated by an organization called "350.org." The 350.org campaign is intended to raise awareness for the most important number for the Earth's future, 350, which represents a "safe" target for the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere in parts per million (ppm).
For Kaua`i-specific action, contact Ivory McClintock
at ivorykealani@gmail.com.
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 LOCAVORE PA`INA SEEKS FOOD DONATIONS
We are seeking locally-grown food donations for The Garden Island Range and Food Festival, Kauai's 1st Locavore Pa`ina.
This unique community event celebrates our great Hawaiian agricultural
products that are showcased by our culinary magic. The Pa`ina will take
place on November 15 at Kilohana Plantation.
The main goal of the event is to educate consumers about the
quality of our Kaua`i agricultural products, and we are seeking
contributions from local growers. Currently, we are surveying what is
available and the quantities so that the chefs will have an idea of
what they can work with. As we get the quantities, we can define the
produce list and coordinate with the chefs. The chefs are prepared to
use their creativity in order to utilize whatever is available!
If you are able to donate any fresh produce to make this event a
reality, please contact Karol Haraguchi at hvtaro@hawaiiantel.net
Mahalo!
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Koke`e State Pa rk Advisory Council Meeting
Date: Thursday,
October 8
Time: 5:30
pm
Location: Council Chambers
4396 Rice
Street, Room 201, Lihu`e
Questions or agenda: Lauren Tanaka at 808-587-0293 or Lauren.A.Tanaka@hawaii.gov
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 "Eyes of the Reef"
a
presentation about the threats to Hawai`i's coral reefs and volunteer
training for coral reef monitoring, proudly presented by Hanalei Watershed Hui.
7 pm, Friday, October 9
at Hale Halawai 'Ohana o Hanalei
If you are interested in the reefs of Hawaii, especially Hanalei,
please join us to learn more about them and how you can help keep them
healthy.
Presenter:
Dr. Greta Aeby, Assistant Researcher at Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
Greta Aeby is an assistant researcher at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology where her research interests are in understanding marine disease processes in Hawaii and other areas of the Indo-Pacific. In addition, she serves as the Climate Change and Marine Disease Local Action Strategy Coordinator for the Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources with the current focus being on developing Hawaii's rapid response contingency plan for events of coral bleaching and disease.
Please direct rsvp and inquiries to: makaala@hawaiian.net
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"Planning for Kaua`i's Renewable Energy Future"
Diane Zachary, president of Kaua`i Planning & Action
Alliance, will be speaking on Thursday, October 15 from 6 p.m. at the National
Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG)'s Harrison Chandler Education Center at NTBG
Headquarters in Kalāheo at the end of
Papalina Road. In this free presentation, Diane will discuss Kaua`is renewable
energy plan, technologies considered, and recommendations on how to
increase renewable energy on Kaua`i.
For
more information call 332-7324.
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 "THIS PLACE MATTERS"...
VOTE FOR HAPA TRAIL!
Kaua`i resident, Rhea Palma, submitted this message and photo of
Hapa Trail for "This Place Matters " to the National Trust for
Preservation. Rhea wanted to make a statement from Kaua`i and entered a
photo of Hapa Trail as the place that matters most to her. Surprise!!!
Rhea's photo is one of the 12 national finalist. You can read her story
of Hapa and vote for Hapa as your favorite photo daily until October 9, 2009. The address below gets you to the 12 finalist and brief story of each.
This address gets you to the voting.
http://www.preservationnation.org/
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ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS IN HAWAI`I:
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Kaua'i Pacific School is thrilled to be hosting the
LA International Children's Film Festival here on Kaua'i, Friday, November 13
through Sunday, November 15.
The LA International Children's Film Festival
showcases films from around the world made especially for children. This rare opportunity
will entertain Kaua'i children while introducing them to different cultures and
filmmaking techniques through an exciting program of feature films,
documentaries, live-action and animated shorts. Animation Workshops led by
Dreamworks and Pixar animators add to the enrichment of this brilliant festival
weekend.
Friday Kick-Off event is at Common Ground in Kilauea.
Saturday screenings and workshops will take place at the KCC Performing Arts Center.
Sunday screenings and workshops will take place at Common Ground.
For detailed information
about: the Kick-Off event, screenings, workshops, how to become a sponsor,
venue locations and about LAICFF, please visit the Kaua'i Pacific School
website.
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MALAMA KAUA`I RADIO
presents
Michelle Long, Executive Director of BALLE, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
Friday, October 16
Noon-1pm
kkcr.org, 91.9, 92.7 FM
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SUPPORT MALAMA KAUA`I GREEN BUSINESSES:
Aell Design Alexander Day Spa & Salon
BARacuda Coconut Cup Juice Bar Healty Hut Hoku Whole Foods North Country Farms
Princeville Ranch Adventures
Small Town Coffee Touch Kauai A Center 4 Wellbeing Heart and Soul Organics
Common Ground Island Wide Solar
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