Astronomy in Hawaii under threat?

[HawaiiEV]

I’m glad you talked to them. There are plenty who are not ignorant or good winked. Also glad you are familiar with the stories. I firmly believe talk story the best way to work through things. I’m sure they respected you for sharing with them.

[TomK]

Bill 2024 has been transmitted to the gov. Let's see what happens next.

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2024&year=2022

[TomK]

Just a nice reminder of one of the things the observatories do on the island; AstroDay made its return last Saturday with an in-person event in Hilo.

https://bigislandnow.com/2022/05/05/get-...oday-2022/
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/05/18/a...ll-return/

[TomK]

Quick update - the UH Board of Regents approved the updated Maunakea management plan.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/05/24/b...nakea-cmp/

['elepaio]

TomK, the question inquiring minds want to know:

Is your job at risk ??

[Durian Fiend]

TomK, the question inquiring minds want to know:

Is your job at risk ??

Allow me to hazard a guess.   NO.

[TomK]

This seems to be a bit strange given one of the reasons that OMKM, now CMS, was considered a bad steward of Mauna Kea, hence bill 2024. Now we get this:

UH Hilo honored for stewardship of Maunakea

"The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce honored the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) with its 2022 Pūalu Award for Community Education on Friday, June 24. The award honors organizations that promote and support education and enrichment programs that develop personal skills and lifelong learning. CMS was commended for its innovative efforts in native plant restoration and invasive species management.

“We are moved by this acknowledgement which helps shine a spotlight on our dedicated CMS staff members who pour their hearts into stewarding these precious lands,” said Nahua Guilloz, director of stewardship at CMS. “Enriching the ecosystem on the mauna helps to bridge other aspects of the project together that opens the door to educating and connecting with all who come to Maunakea.”"

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2022/06/24/u...ewardship/

[kalakoa]

Mixed messages in Hawaii? Unpossible... but we'll find out in just a couple more days.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

was considered a bad steward of Mauna Kea

Ironically the people making that claim left the Mauna Kea Access Road area strewn with refuse, which the county picked up with their workers and trucks.  Protestors/Protectors were probably too busy posting on Facebook about poor stewardship to engage in actual stewardship.

[kalakoa]

I didn't see the Mauna Kea Management bill on Ige's Veto List.