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Kaʻala Farm seeks final EA finding; commission briefed on environmental review and community support
Summary
Planning staff and consultants presented the draft environmental assessment and recommended a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Kaʻala Farm’s cultural learning center and community farm expansion. Staff summarized agency comments and proposed best management practices; community speakers strongly supported the project and described long‑term cultural and educational benefits.
Department planning staff and the Kaʻala Farm consultant presented a draft environmental assessment (EA) for expansion of the Kaʻala cultural learning center and community farm in Waiʻanae and recommended a Finding of No Significant Impact.
Sherry Hiroka (Townscape Inc.), the consultant, and Keolo Mosman (planning office) walked the Commission through the draft EA, which covers proposed agricultural expansion (additional loʻi and dryland fields, aquaponics), modest built elements (a bunkhouse for educational overnight stays, a barn and field shelters), and best management practices to reduce potential…
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