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OurReefsNotForSale
Take ACTION NOW: take the Staradvertiser survey if you are a subscriber: http://www.staradvertiser.com/staradvertiser-poll/agree-governors-veto-aquarium-fish-collecting-bill/, (NO, the Governor should have signed SB1240). SB1240 was a sane way to phase out a destructive industry that devastates coral reef ecosystems and reduces reef wildlife. Please read what Robert Wintner, one of the main advocates of SB1240, has to say about
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Almost There!!
The Environmental Caucus of DPH (along with scientists, non-governmental organizations, and numerous individuals) worked hard to make sure SB1240 passed both the State House of Representatives and Senate. The bill requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit proposed legislation by the 2019 regular session including a definition of “sustainable”, a policy for
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Don’t Drown SB 1240
Must read in today’s Civil Beat Editorial Column- ( Editorial Column ). Today’s article is a fair summary of the issue. This imperfect bill, because it’s a compromise, should still become law. We need legislation to hold the State and DLNR accountable for allowing the aquarium trade to flourish unencumbered. They must devise a plan that is
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Protect Reef Wildlife
The potential veto of SB1240, a bill to protect Hawai`i reef wildlife, comes at a perfectly ironic time, as the Hokuleʻa basks in accomplishment, bringing it’s message of hope and Mālama Honua home. Meanwhile, the current Director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Suzanne Case, claims that it is “premature to consider a
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Updated info for remote access to tonight’s meeting
If you wish to attend tonight’s meeting at 7:00 via conference call please use the following updated teleconference information : dial in 712-451-0200 access code: 938390 Join the online (video) meeting: Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/dph2017 Online meeting Id- dph2017
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Please attend our April General Membership Meeting
REMINDER Our Next General Membership meeting is: WEDNESDAY, April 05, 2017 @7pm Democratic Party Headquarters 627 South Street Honolulu Join us to discuss Environmental issues in Hawaii and get an update on the latest Environmental Legislation. Light refreshments will be provided, and feel free to bring a potluck snack to share. Teleconference If you can’t
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Urgent – Action Needed
Tomorrow – Thursday, March 2 at 930am, the Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee will be conducting decision-making on an important OXYBENZONE bill. Conf Room 016 down in the basement. Please be there if you can to show the Senators that this bill has SUPPORT. The Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party thanks you very much!
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Action needed- for the environment, for wildlife
The Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii had a general membership meeting which was a huge success. We gathered and approved many legislative priorities in each of our three subcommittees. One of the approved priorities included support of the effort to ban expanded polystyrene (EPS)-“styrofoam”. A polystyrene bill, SB 1109 -ban of EPS
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Reminder Meeting Tonight
Apologies…Some may have recieved a message which indicated meeting time of 5:30. This is to clarify that our general membership meeting is tonight at 7pm. See the post below for teleconference instructions.
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Reminder – Meeting Tonight 7 pm
Please join us in person at the Democratic Party Headquarters or by teleconference!! Environmental Caucus General Meeting Wed, Feb 1, 2017 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM HST Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/396923933 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106 United