Can we conserve our way out of a water crisis?

Around the Water Cooler welcomes Doug Bennett, the water conservation manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority and chair of the 2009 WaterSmart Innovations Conference, about the future of our drinking water. http://budurl.com/wc1104

By CHRISTIE WILSON, The Honolulu Advertiser
POSTED: October 25, 2009

The best place to see vibrant coral reefs in Maalaea may be at the Maui Ocean Center. The popular aquarium displays an abundant range of marine life that no longer exists in the adjacent bay, which has experienced a total collapse of its underwater ecosystem in recent years, due largely to human impacts.

Coral coverage in the bay was estimated at 50 to 75 percent in 1993 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, similar to that… Continue

Oahu:
350 HPU at the Hawaii Loa Campus, Oahu
10a-2p
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 2009
Contact:
Elliott Roberts
ardwyad@gmail.com
(808) 349-7662

1. 350 Youth take action: Kawainui marsh
9am-11am, Saturday October 24th, 2009
Kapaa road (Quarry), Kailua (turn left off Pali hwy.)
Bring water/tabis-shoes & clothes for mud
Lunch w/b served at 12n
Contacts:
Chuck Burrows - chuckkb@gmail.com - 372-7594
Rob Kinslow - 350@riseup.net

2. Blue Line Project
11AM-1PM, Saturday October 24th, 2009
Various Locatio… Continue

The No Impact Experiment is a one-week carbon cleanse. It is a chance for you to see what a difference no-impact living can have on your quality of life. It’s not about giving up creature comforts but an opportunity for you to test whether the modern “conveniences” you take for granted are actually making you happier or just eating away at your time and money.

Joining is simple, click here to sign up f… Continue

It’s time to end the bureaucratic squabbling at the USDA and put beginning and minority farmers first.

What new and minority farmers need most is access to affordable land — unfortunately USDA officials are stalling a potential solution.

A new program created by sustainable agriculture advocates in the 2008 Farm Bill, called the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Transition Option, offers incentives to land owners enrolled in the CRP to sell or lease the land to beginning and minority farmers… Continue

Mold is a major issue in Hawai`i and the outer islands. Mold is linked to depression, asthma and many other health problems. It has been reported that 1 in 4 people have allergies and that 50% of all asthma cases in the U.S. are attributed to allergens which include mold. Preventing environmental issues in an eco-friendly manner is now available. The EPA states that the key to preventing mold is moisture control and further states that no mold will grow without moisture, food source(wood) and en… Continue

The Maui News
By MELISSA TANJI, Staff Writer
Posted: October 3, 2009

WAILUKU - A bill prohibiting genetically modified taro in Maui County received final approval Friday by the Maui County Council.

In other council business, a bill banning alcohol at Kamaole Beach Park I received initial approval.

The taro bill prohibits anyone from testing, propagating, growing or introducing genetically engineered or modified taro, or kalo, within Maui County. Council members voted 9-0 to approve the ban, s… Continue

The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Video Conference for the Pacific was held this past Tuesday, September 29. 2009. For those who are not familiar abour this Ocean Policy Task Force, here are a few key points.

First off, the task force was initiated by President Obama to his White House Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ). The Task Force is comprised of 24 senior policy level officials from executive departments, agencies and offices across the Federal Government and is chaired by the C… Continue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2009

Save Money, Reduce Pollution, Conserve Water, Support the Local Economy - and Get Rewarded For It!

Honolulu, HI- It’s not everyday that someone will reward you for "walking story." But two Hawaii-based organizations have partnered up to offer local discounts and rewards to people who can reduce their electricity, gas and water usage.

Local sustainable living publication, the HonuGuide and… Continue

Great info on using house plants to clean air in your home. Provided by CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, UH Manoa.
Link found here: http://www.plantshawaii.com/showthread.php?t=192