Preserving Open Space, Agriculture, & the Civic Welfare of Kula
Listening to Our Community
In October 2023, Upcountry residents came together to understand the opportunities, dilemmas, and experiences we faced during the wildfires and the recovery efforts. We gained insight into land stewardship and management, infrastructure, communications, and community response. A strong call to take action and heal our community emerged.
Advocating for Safety on Crater Road
For years we urged Maui County Council to regulate bike tours on Crater Road as our residents struggled to share the road safely. In January 2023, a new ordinance limited tours to a section of the road from Mile Marker 3.0 to Mile Marker 9.5. and required tour operators to sign a Bike Pono Pledge to safely share the road. This is just one example of the what we have achieved for our community.
Our Latest Achievements
County acquired the Kula Community Center land parcel after years of our advocating for this as a priority issue
Analyzed, testified and elicited community input on proposed Kula Ridge water delivery agreement
New stoplight at Omaʻopio and Kula Highway intersection out for bids with completion in 2025
Monitoring the DLNR plan for Kamehamenui Forest Property in upper Kula
