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What
are my risks?
Maui
has lost 34% (8 miles) of sandy beaches due to hardening.
Beach
loss affects Hawaii residents by seriously impacting the
visitor economy. In 1997, tourism accounted for 171,900
jobs in the state, $13 billion in tourism expenditures
and supported a payroll of $3.5 billion. Beach loss and
shoreline hardening restricts public access to ocean recreation
areas and natural resources. It causes environmental and
ecological damage to natural resources and habitats. Coastal
hardening can also produce coastal water quality problems
through increased turbulence and turbidity.
It is important to recognize existing and potential erosion
areas when planning developments, regulating structures,
and considering prospective areas for coastal protection
or beach nourishment projects.
A
list of erosion hotspots was produces by Makai Ocean Engineering,
Inc. and Sea Engineering, Inc., 1991.
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LOCATION
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HOTSPOT
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WATCHSPOTS
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LOST BEACHES
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WEST MAUI
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North end of Puuoa Point
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Hanakaoo Point
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Lahaina Town
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LAHAINA TO NAPILI
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Hyatt Regency
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Maui Surf (Westin)
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Wahikuli State Wayside Park
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Portions of Kaanapali Beach
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Ends of Kekaa
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Either side of Honokowai Beach Park
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Mahana Condominium
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Mala Wharf area
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Either side of Kahana Point
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Honokowai Beach
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Honokowai Point
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Kahana Point
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Kahana Sunset (Keonenui Beach)
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Alaeloa Beach
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Napili Bay
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Kapalua Bay (shower, steps and sidewalks threatened)
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SOUTH MAUI I
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East end of Hauoli Street, Maalaea
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Maui Lu to Suda’s Store
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West end of Hauoli Street, Maalaea
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MAALAEA TO KALAMA
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Kealia Beach hotspot areas
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Koa Lagoon, Maui Lu area
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Maipoina Oe lau Beach Park
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Menehune Shores
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Maui Sands
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South end of Halama Street – Waimahaihai
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Hale Kai O Kihei – end of Lipoa St.
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Kalama Beach Park
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Central Part of Halama Street
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SOUTH MAUI II
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Hale Hui Kai Hotel – No. Keawekapu
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Mokapu Beach
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None
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KAMAOLE TO MAKENA
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South Keawekapu Beach
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Polo Beach
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Ulua Beach
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Palauea Beach
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NORTH SHORE
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Hobron Point to Kaa
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Baldwin Beach Park
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Wailuku/ Kahului Wastewater Reclamation Facilities
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KAHULUI HARBOR TO KAUA
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Kaa to Kanaha Beach Park
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Mantokuji Beach
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Portions of Stable Road Beach
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Most of Kanaha Beach Park
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Baldwin Beach Park lime kiln
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Spreckelsville Beach
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Portions of Kuau Bay
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Most of Stable Road Beach
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Portions of Tavares Bay
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Sugar Cove (lost, but replenished)
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East end of Lower Paia Bay
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Source:
UH Sea Grant Extension Service and Maui Planning Department.
Beach Management Plan for Maui. 1997
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