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Looking out over Pila'a reef on Kaua'i. (Photo courtesy of Gord Webster)
Press Release August 24, 2016

Citizen Enforcement Secures Stream Restoration, Reef Protection on Kaua‘i

“Our hope is that this settlement served as notice to other developers about the importance of complying with these laws from the beginning of a project.”

Press Release March 9, 2006

Kaua'i Community Groups, Developer Settle Clean Water Act Suit

Developer to pay nearly $8 million in fines, environmental projects

Looking out over Pila'a reef on Kaua'i. (Photo courtesy of Gord Webster)
case October 3, 2002

Protecting The Pila‘a Coral Reef

In developing his luxury subdivision on the north shore of Kaua‘i, retired auto dealer Jimmy Pflueger failed to implement erosion and storm water control measures required under both the federal Clean Water Act and Hawai‘i’s water pollution laws. The resulting uncontrolled runoff sent rivers of muck and debris washing into the Pacific, smothering the reef…

Press Release August 19, 2002

Federal Lawsuit Filed to Protect Coral Reef on Kaua`i

Irrisponsible development threatens traditional practices