Protect Beach Access in Hawaii
Target:
State and County Government of Hawaii
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We, the undersigned, request that the counties and state of Hawaii use whatever legal means necessary to acquire additional rights-of-way along our state beaches, to ensure open access is available to the public at intervals of a quarter mile or less along the beach.
We, the undersigned, request that the counties and state of Hawaii use whatever legal means necessary to acquire additional rights-of-way along our state beaches, to ensure open access is available to the public at intervals of a quarter mile or less along the beach.
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# 221:
7:45 am PDT, Jun 3,
Beverly Flint, California
# 220:
2:14 pm PDT, May 12,
Nina Hupp, Hawaii
# 219:
1:19 am PDT, Apr 29,
Milica Barjaktarovic, Hawaii
Hawai'i is Hawai'i because it is natural and free and beaches are everywhere. I haven't seen any "no beach access" signs around here yet, but obviously, someone is trying to. That someone does not get it: people come to Hawai'i to escape the craziness of the continental USA, and yet, they come here and try to have the same things they have at home, like no beach access. Hello! Duh! IF YOU DO THE SAME THINGS YOU DO AT HOME, THE RESULTS WILL BE THE SAME, AND THERE WILL BE NO REASON TO COME TO HAWAII! It would be the same as your home!!!! So leave Hawai'i to be Hawai'i, which means Native way of thinking and doing things and taking care of the land, and most of all, sheer love and respect and total admiration for the land, taking it into consideration so that we can enjoy it and benefit from it forever.
Hawai'i is Hawai'i because it is natural and free and beaches are everywhere. I haven't seen any "no beach access" signs around here yet, but obviously, someone is trying to. That someone does not get it: people come to Hawai'i to escape the craziness of the continental USA, and yet, they come here and try to have the same things they have at home, like no beach access. Hello! Duh! IF YOU DO THE SAME THINGS YOU DO AT HOME, THE RESULTS WILL BE THE SAME, AND THERE WILL BE NO REASON TO COME TO HAWAII! It would be the same as your home!!!! So leave Hawai'i to be Hawai'i, which means Native way of thinking and doing things and taking care of the land, and most of all, sheer love and respect and total admiration for the land, taking it into consideration so that we can enjoy it and benefit from it forever.
# 218:
2:46 pm PDT, Apr 22,
JAMES SULLIVAN, Illinois
# 217:
11:10 am PDT, Apr 21,
BEVERLY B, Mississippi
# 216:
12:52 am PDT, Apr 19,
Julia Tawyea, Pennsylvania
# 215:
12:12 am PDT, Apr 17,
Heather Kaio, Hawaii
I have lived in kailua since 1970...it has always been a beach community...what sense is there to have a beach community without access to the beach?? And so it goes with all hawaii..it's the beaches that make hawaii, hawaii..without accesses, we might as well live on the mainland.
I have lived in kailua since 1970...it has always been a beach community...what sense is there to have a beach community without access to the beach?? And so it goes with all hawaii..it's the beaches that make hawaii, hawaii..without accesses, we might as well live on the mainland.
# 214:
5:19 pm PDT, Apr 6,
Natalie Swaim, Iowa
# 213:
3:25 pm PDT, Apr 1,
Asia Garcia, Pennsylvania
# 212:
12:07 am PDT, Mar 27,
Victoria Thomas, Wyoming
# 211:
6:30 pm PDT, Mar 24,
Jules Lauritsen, Colorado
# 210:
2:45 am PDT, Mar 18,
B Iba, Hawaii
Please keep public access to all state beaches!
Please keep public access to all state beaches!
# 209:
9:46 am PDT, Mar 14,
Caleb L, Arizona
# 208:
8:13 pm PDT, Mar 13,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
Please keep our beautiful beaches open access to the public.
Please keep our beautiful beaches open access to the public.
# 207:
11:01 pm PDT, Mar 10,
Name not displayed, Arizona
Beaches are and should be public land. Why should any one person be allowed to prevent any one else from enjoying Hawaii's beaches? My family owns property on the Sand Dunes in Michigan. We have lake front property and it is public access. Although we are not crazy about having the public trapezing across our front yard we realize that this comes with owning lake front property. Likewise, people who choose to live on the beach should do so with the full understanding that they do NOT own the beach but yet are privileged to be able to live in a home that fronts the beach.
Beaches are and should be public land. Why should any one person be allowed to prevent any one else from enjoying Hawaii's beaches? My family owns property on the Sand Dunes in Michigan. We have lake front property and it is public access. Although we are not crazy about having the public trapezing across our front yard we realize that this comes with owning lake front property. Likewise, people who choose to live on the beach should do so with the full understanding that they do NOT own the beach but yet are privileged to be able to live in a home that fronts the beach.
# 206:
10:41 pm PST, Mar 4,
Doreen Helmly, Maryland
# 205:
12:32 am PST, Mar 4,
Linda Hijirida, Hawaii
Aloha means "Open" beaches!
Aloha means "Open" beaches!
# 204:
12:21 am PST, Mar 4,
William Gass, Hawaii
We cannot allow money or income to be the determining factor in beach access. No matter how much they may want to, no one should be allowed to own the ocean. Keep Hawaii Hawaiian!
We cannot allow money or income to be the determining factor in beach access. No matter how much they may want to, no one should be allowed to own the ocean. Keep Hawaii Hawaiian!
# 203:
7:41 pm PST, Mar 3,
RONALD GILLIGAN, Hawaii
ALOHA, IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT FREE AND UNFETTERED ACCESS ( I.E.INGRESS AND EGRESS ) TO ANY AND ALL HAWAIIAN BEACHES BE AVAILABLE TO ALL IN PERPETUITY WITH NO RESTRICTIONS OTHER THAN PUBLIC SAFETY.
ALOHA, IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT FREE AND UNFETTERED ACCESS ( I.E.INGRESS AND EGRESS ) TO ANY AND ALL HAWAIIAN BEACHES BE AVAILABLE TO ALL IN PERPETUITY WITH NO RESTRICTIONS OTHER THAN PUBLIC SAFETY.
# 201:
12:07 pm PST, Feb 27,
Charles Watson, Hawaii
The land was put her for the people to enjoy and should be our right ot visit.
The land was put her for the people to enjoy and should be our right ot visit.
# 200:
2:00 pm PST, Feb 26,
Oliver Tappe, California
What good is a beach if it's not accessible for all of us. Let us be part of this wonderful world and don't try to exclude us.
What good is a beach if it's not accessible for all of us. Let us be part of this wonderful world and don't try to exclude us.
# 199:
3:53 pm PST, Feb 23,
Lahela Parker-bailey, Hawaii
# 198:
9:05 pm PST, Feb 20,
Kekoa Kaneakua kala, Hawaii
help to save the beach
help to save the beach
# 197:
3:13 am PST, Feb 20,
Olaya Garcia, Spain
# 196:
1:51 am PST, Feb 17,
Terry L. west, West Virginia
# 195:
6:32 pm PST, Feb 16,
Mickie Wallace, Kansas
Certain things should not be restricted. Beauty and nature are such things.
Certain things should not be restricted. Beauty and nature are such things.
# 194:
11:48 am PST, Feb 14,
Yukashi Smith, Hawaii
It is very sad to see all the signs saying "No", "No", "No", in the most beautiful area of the island.
It is very sad to see all the signs saying "No", "No", "No", in the most beautiful area of the island.
# 193:
10:54 am PST, Feb 13,
Ursula Eisenpress, Hawaii
The beach belongs to us all. The rich have sequestered enough land in these islands without us letting them take out beaches also. I'd like to see beach front development banned so there is no conflict and the general population can enjoy our greatest resource; the ocean.
The beach belongs to us all. The rich have sequestered enough land in these islands without us letting them take out beaches also. I'd like to see beach front development banned so there is no conflict and the general population can enjoy our greatest resource; the ocean.
# 191:
5:46 pm PST, Feb 12,
Leina'ala Kailiawa, California
KAPU KA'U!
KAPU KA'U!
# 190:
10:29 am PST, Feb 11,
Ray Remillard, Virginia
# 189:
6:55 pm PST, Feb 10,
Brian Bland, South Carolina
# 188:
1:46 pm PST, Feb 10,
Name not displayed, New York
The beaches are obviously one of the largest draws for tourists as well as why locals live there. The rights to access are critically important to protect.
The beaches are obviously one of the largest draws for tourists as well as why locals live there. The rights to access are critically important to protect.
# 187:
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5:58 am PST, Feb 10,
Frank Hamm, Germany
Each time I visit Hawai'i I enjoy the beaches. I really like to have free and easy access to them. Aloha! |
# 186:
1:52 am PST, Feb 9,
Steve Klein, Canada
# 185:
1:45 pm PST, Feb 8,
Véronique Brière, Canada
# 184:
9:40 pm PST, Feb 7,
Alan Goto, Washington
# 183:
5:52 pm PST, Feb 7,
Frances Tan, Kansas
# 182:
2:23 pm PST, Feb 7,
Kaiulani Guerreiro, Hawaii
For my baby Ryder Kaneikahuliwa'a Francis Chang
For my baby Ryder Kaneikahuliwa'a Francis Chang
# 181:
11:52 am PST, Feb 7,
Jaclyn Jones, Nevada
Hanama Bay was once a visited beach my locals, and then it was made into a terroist attraction. Don't let that happen to all the open beaches around the islands. Local people give up a lot just to live there, and the one thing that they love the most is the views & the beaches. Going to the beach is a family affair that should not be restricted!
Hanama Bay was once a visited beach my locals, and then it was made into a terroist attraction. Don't let that happen to all the open beaches around the islands. Local people give up a lot just to live there, and the one thing that they love the most is the views & the beaches. Going to the beach is a family affair that should not be restricted!
# 180:
11:31 am PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
Pass and enforce laws that will assure free access to all beaches.There should not be any "private" beaches.
Pass and enforce laws that will assure free access to all beaches.There should not be any "private" beaches.
# 179:
11:30 am PST, Feb 7,
Karen Gray, Indiana
# 178:
10:55 am PST, Feb 7,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
# 177:
3:09 pm PST, Feb 6,
Peter Forster, Australia
I have spent two years in total in Hawai'i and beach access is obviously an important issue for locals and visitors alike. Existing access needs to be preserved and new access needs to be put in to improve quality of life for the majority of people.
I have spent two years in total in Hawai'i and beach access is obviously an important issue for locals and visitors alike. Existing access needs to be preserved and new access needs to be put in to improve quality of life for the majority of people.
# 176:
9:26 am PST, Feb 6,
Del Yarnell, Ohio
Please keep our home "home".
Please keep our home "home".
# 175:
10:42 am PST, Feb 5,
Thelma Madali, California
# 174:
9:50 am PST, Feb 5,
Name not displayed, California
The beaches should be for everyone to enjoy. Granted, the housing developements do create more jobs, and people who buy these houses should show a higher responsiblity to make sure these beaches can be enjoyed, cared-for and respected by EVERONE. It's a priveledge, not a right.
The beaches should be for everyone to enjoy. Granted, the housing developements do create more jobs, and people who buy these houses should show a higher responsiblity to make sure these beaches can be enjoyed, cared-for and respected by EVERONE. It's a priveledge, not a right.
# 173:
8:36 am PST, Feb 5,
Orville Chomer, Illinois
# 172:
2:29 am PST, Feb 5,
ALPHA WI, Germany
# 171:
11:05 pm PST, Feb 4,
Renni Dwyer, California
I am a local girl now living in California and I am appalled to hear that some people want to block access to Hawaii beaches. The beaches in Hawaii are for all to enjoy; they are what makes Hawaii so special. Protect beach access in Hawaii and take down those gates!
I am a local girl now living in California and I am appalled to hear that some people want to block access to Hawaii beaches. The beaches in Hawaii are for all to enjoy; they are what makes Hawaii so special. Protect beach access in Hawaii and take down those gates!
# 170:
10:41 pm PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
I agree 100%. The beach is for everyone, it was created for all of us to enjoy, and no one has the right to deny access to it. We need to stand together and take back our beaches.
I agree 100%. The beach is for everyone, it was created for all of us to enjoy, and no one has the right to deny access to it. We need to stand together and take back our beaches.
# 169:
10:24 pm PST, Feb 4,
James K. Foti, Hawaii
# 168:
9:44 pm PST, Feb 4,
Janice Palma-glennie, Hawaii
More parking at trail heads (including on State highways and other main thoroughfares) with more trails/access to reach the shoreline are needed.As long as this doesn't significantly increase destructive human impact on coastal areas, this should be expanded to include county-owned coastal areas as well.
More parking at trail heads (including on State highways and other main thoroughfares) with more trails/access to reach the shoreline are needed.As long as this doesn't significantly increase destructive human impact on coastal areas, this should be expanded to include county-owned coastal areas as well.
# 167:
9:19 pm PST, Feb 4,
Cindy Luis, Hawaii
# 166:
5:19 pm PST, Feb 4,
Sarah Di Bella, Hawaii
The beach belongs to the people. Don't block access!!
The beach belongs to the people. Don't block access!!
# 165:
3:37 pm PST, Feb 4,
Name not displayed, California
Beach access is the right of all people in Hawaii.
Beach access is the right of all people in Hawaii.
# 164:
3:26 pm PST, Feb 4,
Tom Achor, Oregon
# 163:
2:51 pm PST, Feb 4,
Bicolas BOURON, Brazil
I'm french, former resident of the Big island. I'm a paddler and President of Rio Va'a Club (www.riovaa.com.
I'm french, former resident of the Big island. I'm a paddler and President of Rio Va'a Club (www.riovaa.com.
# 162:
2:17 pm PST, Feb 4,
Patricia Jaworski, Hawaii
I am an avid paddler for 11 years now also a Hawaii resident for 20 yrs and Beach access is a top priorty. It should not be restricted and gated. The wealthy should not be allowed to restrict access, they do not own the waterfront!!!!!This is urgent to act on this NOW.
I am an avid paddler for 11 years now also a Hawaii resident for 20 yrs and Beach access is a top priorty. It should not be restricted and gated. The wealthy should not be allowed to restrict access, they do not own the waterfront!!!!!This is urgent to act on this NOW.
# 161:
1:50 pm PST, Feb 4,
Michael Rothery, Arizona
As a former resident of Hawaii, and as someone who has family residing in Hawaii, I am greatly concerned about the issue of beach access in Hawaii. Beach access is a right of all the people of Hawaii, not just the priviliged few exercising their "property rights".
As a former resident of Hawaii, and as someone who has family residing in Hawaii, I am greatly concerned about the issue of beach access in Hawaii. Beach access is a right of all the people of Hawaii, not just the priviliged few exercising their "property rights".
# 160:
11:14 am PST, Feb 4,
Leonard Lepine, Hawaii
Beaches are public if you can get to them.
Beaches are public if you can get to them.
# 159:
11:05 am PST, Feb 4,
Letty Litchfield, California
# 158:
10:33 am PST, Feb 4,
George Moore, California
Aloha, Ocean access is for everyone and must be preserved, all beaches are public land and restricting access is just wrong.
Aloha, Ocean access is for everyone and must be preserved, all beaches are public land and restricting access is just wrong.
# 157:
10:27 am PST, Feb 4,
Jo Anne Brostrom, Hawaii
I feel very strongly that beach access is a right that needs to be maintained for all.
I feel very strongly that beach access is a right that needs to be maintained for all.
# 156:
8:51 am PST, Feb 4,
Kris Bordessa, Hawaii
# 155:
8:13 am PST, Feb 4,
Wayne C Alderman, Florida
# 154:
12:35 am PST, Feb 4,
TAYLOR WEIDNER, Colorado
# 153:
10:30 pm PST, Feb 3,
Shane Robinson, Hawaii
There are plenty of coastal areas in the United States where you can buy and control access to the beach. The state of Hawaii is not one of them. If you buy property here, be prepared to live by the laws and culture of this land. That's why we live, work, and raise families here. No matter how much money you have, you can't just buy land in Hawaii and expect to bring your Mainland control and culture to the island. And for the lawmakers that sold the access along with the property, shame on you. You sold out the very people, your families, and friends that voted for you and put you in office. I'm amazed that you don't get that?!?
There are plenty of coastal areas in the United States where you can buy and control access to the beach. The state of Hawaii is not one of them. If you buy property here, be prepared to live by the laws and culture of this land. That's why we live, work, and raise families here. No matter how much money you have, you can't just buy land in Hawaii and expect to bring your Mainland control and culture to the island. And for the lawmakers that sold the access along with the property, shame on you. You sold out the very people, your families, and friends that voted for you and put you in office. I'm amazed that you don't get that?!?
# 152:
10:03 pm PST, Feb 3,
Kern Rogerson, Hawaii
# 151:
8:14 pm PST, Feb 3,
Tony Rodriguez, California
I spent most My childhood summers in Wamanelo and can't imagine what it is like now. I think this is the Lawmakers who do this. Quit sucken the rich guys You no what.
I spent most My childhood summers in Wamanelo and can't imagine what it is like now. I think this is the Lawmakers who do this. Quit sucken the rich guys You no what.
