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Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resilience
Overview
The Maui County Environmental Coordinator’s Office provides access to information and resources, and serves as an advocate to see that important environmental concerns are brought before decision makers.
Maui County Aloha+ Challenge
The Aloha+ Challenge: He Nohona ‘Ae’oia is a statewide commitment to build a healthier and more sustainable future for our islands. Track our own green house gas emissions, learn DIY home energy savings tips, and find fun activities to Aloha 'Aina with your keiki!
Maui County Resilience Strategy
The County of Maui is seeking public input on how Maui County can become more resilient.
The COVID-19 pandemic is probably one of the most serious public health concerns in our recent history. The situation exposes the vulnerability of our island economy related to geographic isolation and the inextricable link between local and global economies and climate change.
As island people, we remain resilient and prepared to adapt to these challenges.
Please share your input on how we can malama each other by taking this quick survey!
Environmental Partnerships
The Environmental Coordinator responds to a steady flow of environmental concerns and acts as the Mayor’s liaison by pursuing multiple long-range projects and by collaborating with a wide range of organizations.- Virtual Huaka'i (outings) from Maui to Miami
- Earth Month quarantine-friendly activities with West Maui Kumuwai
Water saving Tips!
Save water, money, and time. Consider switching to drip irrigation, or get a newfangled timer that links to the weather, these save water too.
Whether a spot in your yard that floods, or the place you always wash down your boards, a rain garden is a beautiful way to help with infiltration. More information can be found here, and via this fantastic
Install some LIDs. “LID” = Low Impact Design, which is a more sustainable way of managing stormwater runoff in the built environment. While some LIDs are more extensive forms of infrastructure requiring complicated architectural design, a lot are simple and low-cost, such as redirecting a downspout, putting in semi-permeable pavers, or doing some erosion-control by planting on a slope. Definitely something you can do at home! For examples of these, check out some we spotted in Honokowai.
Put in or swap out for some native plants.
Maui Conservation Alliance
The Environmental Coordinator is the current Chair of the Maui Conservation Alliance (MCA), which is a cooperative partnership of government, private, and non-profit organizations who manage Maui’s native ecosystems and watersheds. The MCA works to identify key issues and advance conservation efforts with a united voice. Additional Resources
In addition, the Environmental Coordinator responds to and coordinates a broad range of environmental issues, including: