Components of the Blue Water Campaign:

KAUA`I Island: Help Protect Hawai`i’s Blue Water…GET INVOLVED!
Learn important information about protecting our waters and become a trained Blue Water Response Team member at our next
Presentation and Training:

Saturday May 13, 2006

9:00am - 11:30am at Kapa’a Library
and
3:30pm - 5:30pm at Hale Halawai (Hanalei Community Center)

Island of Kaua`i

*FREE & open to the general public*

Join the Blue Water Response Team, a rapid response statewide volunteer network under the Sierra Club, Hawai’i Chapter’s Blue Water Campaign. Learn about Hawaii’s water quality issues, the effects of land-based pollution and receive free training on how to spot and document potential water violations.

The Pegge Hopper Gallery has graciously designated the Blue Water Campaign as a recipient of proceeds from their latest show, “blank.” Please join us for the opening on Wednesday, May 3rd, 6-8pm.

Show Dates: May 3rd — June 3rd, 2006
The Pegge Hopper Gallery
1164 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817
ph/fax 808 524-1160

www.blanksurfshow.com

Artists: Rona Awber, Kandi Everett, Jef Hartsel, Pegge Hopper, April Lee, Timothy P. Ojile, Rich Richardson, Jason Teraoka, Paul Willoughby & Maile Yawata

Built By: Brian Michler, Eric Walden & Jeremy Bennett

Mahalo to those who participated in and supported the Blue Water Campaign’s involvement in the 2006 HAWAII OCEAN SPORTS EXPO (February 4 & 5 at the Hawai`i Convention Center). This includes the HI Expo event organizers, Island Paddler (Kapahulu and Kailua stores), Kailua Sailboard and Kayak, Snorkel Bob’s, Twogood Kayaks, fundraiser ticket buyers, and our event volunteers.

This international event focused on worldwide water recreation while promoting local marine conservation efforts. This was a worthy event in many ways for the Blue Water Campaign, as we garnered new interested volunteers, raised funds through product and ticket sales, and shared educational materials on water pollution and our efforts to protect Hawaii’s water with expo attendees.

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Help support the Blue Water Campaign continue its great work in educating the public and spreading the word that by working together, we can help protect Hawaii’s Blue Water.

Known to most people as a snow cone or shaved ice, the locals of Hawaii prefer to call the tasty warm weather treat “shave ice.” Consisting of crushed ice and a sweet, usually fruity-flavored syrup, shave ice has become one of Hawaii’s specialties. A trip to see North shore Oahu real estate will lead visitors pass a number of local shops dedicated to the simple dessert.

Unlike their mainland counterparts, local shave ice is more finely shaved and thus seemingly melts upon touching the tongues of thirsty and hot customers. Many people believe the finer ice helps to retain the syrup better. The Hawaiian touch is furthered with a number of local tastes. Some people opt to have ice cream placed in the middle of their shave ice while many others choose condensed milk or azuki beans to top off their treat. Matsumoto’s, one of the premier shave ice shops on the North Shore, and known throughout the islands as one of the best places to eat the treat, was founded in 1951 and has been serving customers non-stop since then.

Using homemade syrups and a specially modified machine, Matsumoto’s is known for creating shave ice that tastes a little different from competitors. Aoki’s, also on the North Shore, is another popular place. Despite the rivalry between the two shops, both places typically have long lines throughout the day. Waiola Shave Ice, located in Honolulu, is a convenient alternative for people not willing to make the trip out to the northern shores.

Hawaii beach vacations can never be complete without a visit to the attractive Hanauma Bay. A marine embayment formed as a result of a volcanic cone as part of the Koolau Range, Hanauma Bay is a sheltered cove that serves as both a scenic beach and nature preserve. As a Marine Life Conservation District, Hanauma Bay Beach Park is different from most other beaches by requiring visitors to abide by certain rules and regulations to protect the present wildlife. Visitors are not allowed to touch, walk on, or otherwise contact coral as well as various other forms of marine and ocean life – animals and plants. Green sea turtles, known in Hawaii as “honu,” also frequent Hanauma Bay.

Planning the perfect beach vacation is a difficult, yet possible task. It just takes time and effort to seek out the best beaches and organize activities and transportation around a busy schedule. However, any planning that goes into a beach vacation will be well worth the trouble. There is no adventure better than feeling cool oceanic waters lap up on the shore or watching dolphins frolic in the distance or hosting a sand castle building contest within the family.

If you are a high school student in grades 9-12 and you wish to play an active roll in helping to preserve Hawaii’s environment and future as a sustainable city, consider joining the 21^st Century Ahupua’a Youth Ambassadors. The ambassadors are a group of high school students from all over Oahu created under a program created by Mayor Mufi Hanneman known as the 21^st Century Ahupua’a, a program that pushes for Honolulu becoming an environmentally friendly and sustainable city that will serve as a role model for other cities to follow. By joining this program, youth will learn about numerous environmental issues related to Hawaii including alternative energy, pollution, and other environmental concerns, as well as those related to Hawaii’s water supply.

As a member of this group, ambassadors have the opportunity to take part in community service projects, as well as go on excursions to places such as the Board of Water Supply’s Halawa Shaft, Coconut Island, and much more. Members also have the unique opportunity to share their ideas and knowledge gained from activities with the mayor, as well as the community during the group’s annual Youth Summit. Becoming a member of this group will allow you to become a responsible citizen of Hawaii who will be able to guide Honolulu and the rest of Hawaii to becoming environmentally responsible.