Hawaii’s new Green Fee is funding $100+ million in environmental projects including wildfire prevention and marine protection. A coalition of 70+ groups wants stronger public tracking of how the money is spent.
- Green Fee generates over $100 million annually for conservation and climate projects statewide.
- Funding includes $15.7 million for wildfire risk reduction and $6.64 million for ecosystem restoration.
- Coalition calls for public dashboard to track where Green Fee money goes and project outcomes.
- Additional funding targets invasive species control, flood mitigation, and climate adaptation planning.
- Groups emphasize need for community engagement and transparency in project implementation.
Source: Maui Now
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