Science and sacredness on Haleakala: New telescope proposed


Yesterday's Maui News had an article about a 140-foot telescope facility – the equivalent of a 14-story building – proposed to be built atop the summit of Haleakala, "the peak of a mountain considered hallowed ground by many Native Hawaiians." Some opposed the plan altogether, and "Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell Sr., who was hired to do the cultural report for the science foundation, said he still opposed the telescope, just as he has opposed previous telescopes on Haleakala, but he said he felt the project would go ahead anyway. Maxwell recommended that, if the telescope gets approved, developers agree to create a center for traditional Hawaiian navigation and astronomy on Maui so that at least the community would get something in return." The next round of hearings could begin as early as May 1. Plus "Members of the public will have other opportunities to comment, as well. Project developers must complete an environmental impact statement and obtain a conservation district use permit from the state Board of Land and Natural Resources." Proposals to resolve the impacts on Haleakala can be sent to Fein at KC Environmental Inc., P.O. Box 1208, Makawao 96768; or to Foltz at the National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1045, Arlington, Va. 22230. Comments must be received by April 24.


Posted: Mon - April 3, 2006 at 09:16 AM    
   
 
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