What's Being Discussed

The Maui County Council's Agriculture, Diversification, Environment, and Public Transportation (ADEPT) Committee is holding a site visit on the island of Kahoʻolawe on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The main topic is:

• Reviving the Nāulu Cloud Bridge — a concept focused on restoring native forests and vegetation on the upland slopes of Kahoʻolawe to help capture moisture and encourage rainfall from leeward Haleakalā to reach the island. This is part of broader restoration and reforestation efforts.
• Committee members will tour various restoration areas on the island, guided by Michael Nāhoʻopiʻi, Executive Director of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission.

Decisions Expected

No votes or formal legislative action will be taken at this meeting. No oral public testimony will be accepted. This is an informational site inspection only. However, written testimony can be submitted:

• Online via eComment at mauicounty.us/agendas
• By email to ADEPT.committee@mauicounty.us
• By mail to: ADEPT Committee, Maui County Council, 200 S. High St., Wailuku, HI 96793

Who Should Pay Attention

• Residents interested in environmental restoration and reforestation efforts in Maui County
• People concerned about water resources and rainfall patterns in the region
• Anyone involved in or following the restoration of Kahoʻolawe

Note: This meeting is not open to the public, as it is a limited on-site inspection conducted under Hawaii state law (HRS § 92-3.1(a)).