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The arid and dry conditions of Lahaina were created by the same people who are now trying to develop it. “Please remember that not long ago, Lahaina was called the “Venice of the Pacific.” Mokuhinia was a famous fishpond in the heart of our town. The streams flowed mauka to makai and our community was strong. Then came those who would exploit Hawaii’s resources for personal profit. Sugar plantations, like Pioneer Mills, took our water for their profit, leaving our loi kalo and communities to suffer in an artificial drought. These businessmen drained the life blood of our communities, but when they did not get all that they wanted from us, they instigated the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani and the annexation of the Hawaiian Kingdom to the United States. The exploitation of our stream water for the profit of a few with wealth continued for decades. Pioneer Mills eventually got bought by Peter Martin and the West Maui Land Company, and now instead of food, or even sugar or pineapple, the land grows houses for foreign investors.” Kekai Keahi Ka Malu o Kahalawai How can you help? Dispel the falsehoods Governor Green and West Maui Land company are pushing in the media. #lahainastrong #lahaina #mauistrong #maui