05-10-2015, 01:26 AM
Originally posted by HereOnThePrimalEdge
I apologize if this was posted earlier, but I thought it was a good article about how the TMT debate has spilled over into the operations of the other observatories.
http://darkerview.com/wordpress/?p=15567
Thanks for the link. Good article and video about the day to day reality of land stewardship on Mauna Kea, along with an acknowledgement of current gaps in planning and resourcing as well as in understanding between the participants.
The UH management board for Mauna Kea are all volunteer positions, which has to limit the time available and progress possible. Hopefully UH can recognize the need to address many of the standing issues and provide or petition for better resourcing to move forward.
For all the lofty language on both sides (sacred 'aina vs origins of the universe) the process of protecting the resources is a very human one with all the associated flaws and foibles but also sincere intentions and hard work.
I apologize if this was posted earlier, but I thought it was a good article about how the TMT debate has spilled over into the operations of the other observatories.
http://darkerview.com/wordpress/?p=15567
Thanks for the link. Good article and video about the day to day reality of land stewardship on Mauna Kea, along with an acknowledgement of current gaps in planning and resourcing as well as in understanding between the participants.
The UH management board for Mauna Kea are all volunteer positions, which has to limit the time available and progress possible. Hopefully UH can recognize the need to address many of the standing issues and provide or petition for better resourcing to move forward.
For all the lofty language on both sides (sacred 'aina vs origins of the universe) the process of protecting the resources is a very human one with all the associated flaws and foibles but also sincere intentions and hard work.