The Nature Conservancy and UH will present final conceptual designs for the Olowalu-Ukumehame coastline on July 9, addressing sea-level rise, erosion, and ecosystem restoration. The plans tie into an upcoming 2027 Honoapiilani Highway realignment that will reshape land use along that stretch of West Maui.
- A public hybrid presentation of the Olowalu: The Road to Resilience project is scheduled for July 9 at 6 p.m. at Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea.
- Designs focus on nature-based solutions for coastal erosion, sea-level rise, and reef protection along the Olowalu-Ukumehame shoreline.
- The Honoapiilani Highway is planned to be realigned inland starting in 2027, creating a major opportunity for long-term coastal land use changes.
- The project was developed over the past year with community stakeholders, residents, and agency partners balancing infrastructure, cultural, and environmental priorities.
- Attendees can register for in-person or virtual access at bit.ly/4xQiZRS.
Source: Maui News
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