About
Life of the Land fills a near-vacuum in the State in terms of a citizens’ lobby to challenge the establishment’s policy decisions… particularly in the all-important areas of land use and environmental protection.”
Our History
Life of the Land was born in February 1970, two months before the first Earth Day, by a group of young mothers who were appalled that raw sewage was being dumped in the ocean. They went down to Waikiki beach with brochures that asked: Do you know what you are swimming in? There were no waste water treatment facilities in Hawai`i at that time. This direct action led to the first sewage treatment plant at Sand Island.
“With its bold, sometimes impertinently aggressive tactics Life of the Land has displayed a persistent knack of hitting the State’s governmental and business establishment where it hurts – in the pocketbook…The remarkable thing about Life of the Land is the fact that it has succeeded as well as it has against such a broad and potent array of opposition.”
Our Leadership
Meet the dedicated Executive staff and Board of Directors of Life of the Land.
Lawsuits and lobbying efforts by Life of the Land are forcing the state health department and the administration of Gov. John Burns to devote increasing time to pollution matters.”
FAQs
How Do We Choose Issues?
Life of the Land focuses on transformative, transdisciplinary, energy, environmental, and social justice issues.
Decades ago, we chose to get involved in military Restoration Advisory Boards, energy, climate change, and justice issues since there were a lack of progressive advocates in these arenas. We become involved in specific community issues only when invited in by the community.
How Do We Address Issues?
Life of the Land works on issues not people. We are tenacious researchers.
We do not rank, endorse, or attend fundraisers for legislative candidates, or take positions on administrative and judicial appointments.
How Are We Funded?
Life of the Land is almost exclusively funded by the community. We do not receive government funds or grants.
