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document May 2, 2024

Complaint: Hawaiian Petrel – Grand Wailea Resort

A coalition of conservation groups filed a second lawsuit to protect Hawaiian petrels (ʻuaʻu) from dangerous lights used by the Grand Wailea Resort on Maui. Hawaiian petrels are protected as…
A ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian petrel) chick in its burrow. (Andre Raine / U.S. FWS)
Press Release January 30, 2024

Hawaiian Electric Co. and Maui County Face Lawsuit to Protect Imperiled Hawaiian Seabirds

Conservation groups demand action to stop harm to seabirds from power lines and streetlights
document January 30, 2024

Notice of Intent: Hawaiian Electric Co. and Maui County Face Lawsuit to Protect Imperiled Hawaiian Seabirds

60 day notice on behalf of American Bird Conservancy and Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, of their intent to sue the County of Maui and Hawaiian Electric Industries, Hawaiian Electric Company,…
document February 7, 2022

Complaint against Grand Wailea Resort for ESA violations

Lawsuit filed against Grand Wailea Resort for bright lights that endanger native birds
A Hawaiian petrel chick in its burrow. (Andre Raine / U.S. FWS)
Press Release February 7, 2022

Environmental Groups Sue Maui Grand Wailea Resort for Lights That Harm Endangered Seabirds

Despite prior warnings, bright lights at luxury resort continue to injure Hawaiian seabirds that breed nowhere else on the planet
document September 15, 2021

60-Day Notice of Intent to Grand Wailea Resort over Violations of the Endangered Species Act

This letter serves as a sixty-day notice, on behalf of the Center for Biological Diversity and Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, of their intent to sue BRE Iconic GWR Owner LLC…
A Hawaiian petrel chick in its burrow. (Andre Raine / U.S. FWS)
Press Release September 15, 2021

Maui Grand Wailea Resort Put on Notice for Lights that Kill Endangered Seabirds

Bright lights at luxury resort continue to injure and kill Hawaiian seabirds that live nowhere else on the planet
In the News: Honolulu Star Advertiser June 30, 2021

Earthjustice files intent to sue over harbor, airport lights harming imperiled seabirds on Maui, Lanai

Leina‘ala Ley, Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office, Earthjustice: “To save these birds from extinction, the department needs to implement similar measures immediately on Maui and Lanai. There’s no time to waste.”
Earthjustice attorney David Henkin holds a Newell’s shearwater chick. (Earthjustice)
Article August 18, 2020

Fixing Hawai'i’s Power Lines and Street Lights to Save Seabirds and Sea Turtles

Bad infrastructure in Hawaiʻi is putting wildlife at grave risk. The solution is actually quite simple.
Hawksbill hatchling scrambling to ocean, south Maui. (Hawaii Wildlife Fund)
Press Release: Victory February 25, 2020

Maui County Illegally Circumvented Environmental Review for LED Streetlights Project

Citizen groups vindicated in lawsuit to protect Maui seabirds and sea turtles
The Newell’s shearwater is a threatened species. (Brenda Zaun / U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)
Press Release August 23, 2017

Lawsuit Filed To Prevent Hawai‘i’s Airport, Harbor Lights From Killing Endangered Seabirds

Bright lights at state-operated facilities continue to kill, injure rare birds
document June 15, 2017

Notice of Intent: Lawsuit Launched to Stop Hawai‘i’s Airport, Harbor Lights From Killing Rare Seabirds

This letter serves as a sixty-day notice on behalf of Hui Hoʻomalu i Ka ʻĀina, Conservation Council for Hawaiʻi, and the Center for Biological Diversity, of intent to sue the…
The Newell’s shearwater is a threatened species. (Brenda Zaun / U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)
Press Release June 15, 2017

Lawsuit Launched to Stop Hawai‘i’s Airport, Harbor Lights From Killing Rare Seabirds

State facilities contributing to massive decline in three imperiled species
Press Release: Victory September 26, 2011

Conservation Groups Succeed in Efforts to Protect Imperiled Seabird

Actions to reduce utility-related seabird deaths and injuries underway
Press Release: Victory May 16, 2011

Years Of Advocacy To Protect Kaua'i's Imperiled Seabirds Pay Off

Feds spell out actions the utility must take to reduce seabird deaths and injuries
Article May 21, 2010

Monday Reads: The A-Z Endangered Species Edition

Happy Belated Endangered Species Day
Press Release March 29, 2010

Conservation Groups Sue Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative Over Seabird Deaths

Power lines contribute to 75 percent decline in Newell's shearwaters
Article March 8, 2010

Monday Reads: The Lights Out Edition

Wildlife do not appreciate our bright lights