Updated November 2025

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Restoring Honokōwai Beach and preventing further erosion of the backshore will have a positive net beneficial impact on the environment, including preserving the beach and improving water quality. It is also anticipated that beach restoration would help to preserve and enhance the fundamental character of Honokōwai Beach by maintaining shoreline access and supporting existing uses along the shoreline, including recreational and cultural uses. 

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The Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice (EISPN) was published by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Developmentʻs Environmental Review Program on December 23, 2022, in The Environmental Notice. 

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The Environmental Notice containing the EISPN can be viewed here.

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The full EISPN is available at and can be downloaded from this link: 

https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/erp/Doc_Library/2022-12-23-MA-EISPN-Hoala-Honokowai.pdf

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The scoping meeting was held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Lahaina Civic Center (1840 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

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The comment period for the EISPN closed on January 23, 2023. 

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**NOVEMBER 2025 UPDATE**

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The Draft Impact Statement (DEIS) was published by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Developmentʻs Environmental Review Program on November 8, 2025, in The Environmental Notice. 

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The Environmental Notice containing the DEIS can be viewed here.

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The full DEIS is available at and can be downloaded from this link:

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https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/erp/Doc_Library/2025-11-08-MA-DEIS-Hoala-Honokowai-Vol-I.pdf

 

https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/erp/Doc_Library/2025-11-08-MA-DEIS-Hoala-Honokowai-Vol-II.pdf

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The comment period for the DEIS is open until December 23, 2025.

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Comments can be submitted via the following methods: 

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via USPS to 

Munekiyo Hiraga 

305 High Street, Suite 104 

Wailuku, HI 96793 

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Or via the form below (preferred, available until December 23, 2025)

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