The Thirty Percent Project

Land and Power

Episode Summary

An in depth discussion on land and agriculture in Hawai‘i - past, present and potential.

Episode Notes

Jonathan co-authored a book on water use on Maui called “Water and Power in West Maui”, and was on the board of the Hawai‘i State Land Use Commission for 11 years. As we talk in depth about land use in Hawai‘i over the centuries, we delve into some specifics about what changes are needed now to restore local food production to a meaningful percent, from conservation easements to land trusts to mindsets, and more. 

 We pegged our discussion of the history of land and power in Hawai‘i, to the  generational markers of my family -- the Daniels family of Maui.  

Mentioned:

• Jonathan’s book, Water and Power in West Maui

In addition: 

• Jonathan Scheuer’s bio
• The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: LUC Chair Jonathan Likeke Scheuer (June, 2022)
• Public Trust Presentation at Hawai‘i State Land Use Commission (May 14, 2022)
• Hawai‘i Public Radio Interview regarding Scheuer's book on water rights in Maui (2021)
• What Does Sustainable Yield Sustain? What (and Who) is Left Out?  (2021)

Credits: 

Created, produced, and hosted by Paula Daniels

Sound engineer: Keola Iseri
Project support: Sue Woodard

Theme music: Caryssa Shinozawa
Other music: "Monomer" by Leroy Wild, “Sugar Cane Train”, “Makapu‘u Pali”, “Kolekole”, “Waolani Dusk 3”, “Waimea Hale”, “Waolani Dusk Original” by Pacific Sounds

Logo: Reiko Quitevis, Sue Woodard

Thanks to our sponsor, the Hawai‘i Institute for Sustainable Community Food Systems at the University of Hawai‘i - West O'ahu

Thanks also to the students at Waipahu High School for sound creation (Caryssa Shinozawa, Landon Guzman, Syd Sausal) and graphic design (Ashley Alfaro, Erika Pagtulingan, Reiko Quitevis); and their teachers, Noelle- lili Edejer and Sky Bruno.