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2020 Legislative Priorities – A Green New Deal – Hawai’i (GNDHI) – Draft Summary 1.14.2020
*Preamble The Legislature finds that the human-induced global climate crisis requires thoughtful but bold response on many fronts to make Hawaii communities resilient to the impacts of storms, floods, fire, and sea-level rise that threaten the very survivability of these fragile islands. Lest Hawaii lose its leadership position in meeting the future, and in the
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Green New Deal – Hawai’i Meeting
Join us to review policies proposed for at least four of the following areas. Agriculture Ecosystem Restoration and Management Education Energy Health and Human Services Housing Transportation Waste Management Values Used to Evaluate: Labor Carbon Emissions Indigenous & Cultural Sensitivity Justice & Equity Climate Resiliency Waste Management Topic: GND Committee Time: Nov 25, 2019 06:00 PM
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Aloha, You may have already heard that a dear friend to many of us and co-founder of the Environmental Caucus, Marjorie Ziegler passed away earlier this week. In remembrance of her and her legacy as the ‘Godmother of the Environmental Caucus’ we would like to share some thoughts from two other long term members that
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General Membership Meeting – September 28, 2018 6pm-8pm
Aloha all! We were disappointed that our last meeting had to be cancelled due to threat of Hurricane Lane. We hope all of you, your ohana, and property survived the storm safely. The extreme weather events of this past year are a reminder to us why Environmental Legislation is so important! We would love for
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August 22nd Meetings – CANCELLED
Due to the close path and the need to prepare for Hurricane Lane, we are cancelling tonight’s meetings. Please stay safe and prepare. Preparedness Information We will issue notice when we reschedule.
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Meeting Schedule July – December 2018
ECDPH Notice of Meeting Schedule for remainder of 2018 June 27, 2018 Aloha all! The Steering Committee has determined a meeting schedule for the balance of 2018. Additional Steering Committee meetings will be scheduled as needed, and notice of those will be provided as they arise. The meetings are generally scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday
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Upcoming Steering Committee Meeting – Tuesday, June 19th 6:00pm-7:30pm
Aloha ECDPH Members! We are holding our first Steering Committee Meeting since the 2018 DPH State Convention. This meeting will be largely introductory and logistics related. Our Steering Committee meetings have been and will continue to be open to others to join and listen in. This meeting will be limited in scope to the business
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Biennial General Membership/Organizational Meeting Reminder
ECDPH Officer elections will be held on 05/26/18 around 5:30-6:00pm at the DPH Convention in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Composition of the Executive Committee: The Executive Committee of the Caucus shall consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, the Secretary, the Treasurer, three (3) Executive Committee Members at Large, and the Environmental Caucus representatives to the State
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Upcoming General Membership Meeting
Aloha, Members of the Environmental Caucus Democratic Party of Hawaii. Mark your calendars for our upcoming General Membership Meeting, Wednesday February 21st at 7:00 pm. (Agenda to follow) Location: Democratic Party Headquarters: 627 South Street, Honolulu, HI 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Participate in video teleconference: Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/dph2017 Online Meeting ID: dph2017 Dial into
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IMPORTANT Press Release
Re: Commercial Aquarium Collection Remember SB 1240 a bill supported and championed by our Natural Resource Subject Committee? It passed only to be Vetoed by Governor Ige? Today the Hawaii Supreme Court found DLNR to be negligent in allowing unlimited reef collection permits without environmental review. #OurReefsNoForSale #OurReefsNotForSale Mahalo to all our Conservation Partners, the