Save Hanalei
Many of you might not know that the existence of the north shore, specifically Hanalei Bay is in jeopardy of being ruined forever...
For the past several years there has been a growing concern amongst Kauai locals and visitors that a very well funded LLC is trying to muscle their way into the north shore and develop the old Hanalei Plantation and the adjoining sacred Hawaiian Fishpond lands.
Today, February 27, 2013, the Kauai Planning Commission just approved the consolidation of these 2 land parcels equaling a total of 63 acres – Ohana Hanalei LLC, the development company, will try and develop the old Hanalei Plantation with single family homes which will be strewn along the ridge, and the second parcel they acquired would be a hotel that would sit right below Hanalei Bay Resort on the sacred fishpond.
Land will be developed in the islands, but to take a protected and sacred area and to build right at the base of it just does not make sense in today’s conservancy mind set. Most areas in Hawaii are trying to recreate once native Hawaiian lands and bring them back to their original state – and nowhere in Hawaii are these areas building mega resorts around these lands.
As travel agents who specializes in Hawaii travel we can without a doubt state that ALL islands are more in line with less development and preservation of historical Hawaiian sites! We have helped rebuild fishponds, so that they can once again provide food for the local communities. We have helped pick up after the tsunami that hit the islands most recently. The theme is preserving the natural habitat and giving back to the community and land – not taking more from it!
For all of you who LOVE Kauai and all it stands for – a relaxed pace, no big box stores, no mega resorts – just sheer unadulterated beauty – I beseech you to go to the following website - http://savehanaleiriverridge.com/Save_Hanalei_Ridge/Save_Hanalei_Ridge.html and sign up for the newsletter AND most importantly to email:
Kenny Estes, who is on the sub-committee for the Kauai Land Development, at
kestes@kauai.gov
It is important to let your voice be heard – let’s STOP big development on the north shore of Kauai. This is the first time OUTSIDE of the resort community of Princeville that a huge parcel of land will be developed!!!
Nowhere on Hanalei Bay is there a big development except the St. Regis and the Hanalei Bay Resort – both of which are located IN the Princeville Resort area.
By allowing this development to take place it is setting a precedent for future development of Hanalei Bay.
For all of you who cherish the charm of iconic Hanalei Bay and the north shore of Kauai – let’s do something about change. Be heard so that we won’t have to say in the future “I remember the old days and how beautiful and undeveloped Hanalei use to be.”
We must try our very hardest to try and preserve the grandeur of Hanalei and the view planes that are at stake.
Sincerely,
Joyce Craddock
Owner at Hanalei Bay Resort
Since 1995
