PROTECT MAUNA KEA RESOURCES

MKEA is dedicated to provide support for the protection of Mauna Kea through providing up to date resources to assist in preparing the kiaʻi, protectors and their supporters to engage in legislation, court proceedings and spiritually led, culturally grounded front line actions.

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URGENT

TMT SURVEY

A survey that could determine whether the Thirty Meter Telescope receives federal funding will be unveiled this week.

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, also called Astro2020, is a survey of major U.S. astronomy projects over the next 10 years conducted by the National Academy of Sciences. The survey is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of astronomy and makes recommendations for the future of the field over the next decade.A survey that could determine whether the Thirty Meter Telescope receives federal funding will be unveiled this week.

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, also called Astro2020, is a survey of major U.S. astronomy projects over the next 10 years conducted by the National Academy of Sciences. The survey is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of astronomy and makes recommendations for the future of the field over the next decade.

UH DRAFT MASTER PLAN

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POSSIBLE STATEMENTS TO SUBMIT ON THE GENERAL FORM

• "The indigenous people of Hawaiʻi have an internationally recognized human right to self-determination and have over the past 12 years have clearly exercised that right and said NO to the building of TMT on Mauna Kea which is 100% stolen Hawaiian Lands. "

• "For decades, Kanaka Maoli have been vigorously advocating for the protection of Mauna Kea and in the past 12 years, there have been mass demonstrations throughout Hawaiʻi and abroad in opposition to the building of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) on Mauna Kea. Tens of thousands have occupied Mauna Kea and marched to stop the desecration of our sacred mountain. "

• "Over half a million Kanaka Maoli, Hawaiʻi Residents, and world citizens have provided testimony at countless hearings, signed positions and petitions opposing the building of the TMT on the summits of Mauna Kea."

IULAI 28, 2021 UPDATES

As of may 2021 Canada will not go forward with tmt construction without Hawaiian consent.

AS CONFIRMED IN AN INTERVIEW WITH HAWAII NEWS NOW, TMT CONSTRUCTION WILL NOT RESUME FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.

THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI COURT DECISION FOR THE KŪPUNA’S “OBSTRUCTION” ON MAUNA KEA WILL BE MADE BY AUGUST 6 AT 8:30 AM

Canada officially confirms they will not support the construction of TMT without consent from kānaka.

Message to Canada: No Consent for TMT!
Never in a million light years

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LĀ 2400

Tuesday October 19, 2021

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WHAT’S GOING ON

Forty years ago, the people of Hawaiʻi agreed to share our highest and most sacred summit with a small community of UH astronomers--on the promise of protection and stewardship for fragile alpine habitats, endemic native species, and sacred cultural landscapes. Sadly, the promise to mālama (care for) our sacred summit remains unfulfilled. The footprint of roads, buildings, parking, and ever-larger telescope complexes has grown and prospered, while natural and cultural resources have been irreplaceably lost, desecrated and destroyed.

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The 8 Criteria

In order to legally build anything in a protected Conservation District in Hawaiʻi, the project MUST meet eight criteria.  There are NO legal exceptions to this.  The criteria are:

Hawai`i Administrative Rules Title 13, Chapter 5

In evaluating the, merits of a proposed land use, the department or board shall apply the following criteria:

(1) The proposed land use is consistent with the purpose of the conservation district;

(2) The proposed land use is consistent with the objectives of the subzone of the land on which the use will occur;

(3) The proposed land use complies with provisions and guidelines contained in

chapter 205A, HRS, entitled “Coastal Zone Management” where applicable

(4) The proposed land use will not cause substantial adverse impact to existing natural resources within the surrounding area, community or region;

(5) The proposed land use, including buildings, structures and facilities, shall be compatible with the locality and surrounding areas, appropriate to the physical conditions and capabilities of the specific parcel or parcels;

(6) The existing physical and environmental aspects of the land, such as natural beauty and open space characteristics, will be preserved or improved upon, whichever is applicable; 

(7) subdivision of land will not be utilized to increase the intensity of land uses in the conservation district; and

(8) The proposed land use will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.

The applicant shall have the burden of demonstrating that a proposed land use is consistent with the above criteria. ;

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KŪʻĒ

​If you cannot be on the mauna, there are still important ways to kū‘ē. You can also use social media to help bring awareness to this movement. Call or email the project funders, or testify against upcoming bills to ask them to put a stop to this desecration below:

TESTIFYING TIPS

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Aloha [ NAME ]

My name is [ NAME ] and I am a resident of [ PLACE ]. I am contacting you to ask to oppose House Bill #499.

I am opposed to HB499 because I believe it is wrong to allow private developers to extend their current leases beyond 65 years with no cap and without proper stewardship or environmental impact assessments.

The land should be returned to the public good as promised.