Focus Maui Nui Features
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Maui Nui roadways 814.34 miles and growing |
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Sea level expected to rise 39 inches by end of century |
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Maui County traffic fatalities increase by 66.67% (1994-2006) |
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The bowl of poi was such a sacred part of Hawaiian life that when it was uncovered at the dinner table all conflict ceased. People were not to argue or speak in anger. |
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“Our precarious dependence on imported fossil fuels underscores the urgency for us to actively pursue renewable energy options." |
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“Every state in America has islands. Hawaii is the only all-island state. Maui is the only multi-island county.” |
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“Our personal consumer choices have ecological, social and spiritual consequences. It is time to re-examine some of our deeply held notions that underlie our lifestyles.” |
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“Hula is the language of the heart, and therefore of the Hawaiian people.” |
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In the Hawaiian language the word for water is ‘WAI’ |
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DID YOU KNOW: In 1826 there were almost 200 schools serving over 8,000 students. Today there are 49 schools serving 24,526 students. |
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DID YOU KNOW...Approximately 1 of every 6 visitors to Maui County arrived by ship in 2006. |
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Last month FOCUS MAUI NUI Youth Alliance members gathered at Maui Economic Development Board for the second session of the 2007/2008 year. |
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DID YOU KNOW...Maui County’s percentage of workers age 55 and older grew by 27.3 percent from 2001 to 2004. |
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Despite increasing per-pupil spending by 57.95% and reducing pupil-teacher ratio by 26% over the past 20 years Hawaii’s 8th graders rank 46 nationally in mathematics. |