Kahoolawelandsat

A Timeline of Kaho'olawe

  • Goats are brought to Kaho'olawe (Date Unknown)

    Goats are brought to Kaho'olawe (Date Unknown)
    Unknown date, but goats are given to the Chief of Maui as a gift.
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    Ranching Leases Issued

    Cattle ranching is permitted, which indirectly causes more erosion on the island.
  • Kaho'olawe is approved as a bombing range

    Kaho'olawe is approved as a bombing range
    Post-Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government approved Kaho'olawe to be used as a bomb test area.
  • Protests on the island

    Protests on the island
    Protests on Kaho'olawe occupy the island. A few people died. These protests would actually make an impact.
  • Kaho'olawe bombing is permanently halted

    Kaho'olawe bombing is permanently halted
    Protests have been successful in stopping the bombings, and the president officially ends them.
  • US begins to clear the ordinances

    US begins to clear the ordinances
    Access is granted to clear the island of bombs.
  • Ordinance clearing ends

    Ordinance clearing ends
    The government ceases to continue cleaning off the island.
  • KIRC funds run dry

    KIRC funds run dry
    Due to dwindling funds and little donations, KIRC cannot continue their work.
  • Kaho'olawe is used as commerical land

    Kaho'olawe is used as commerical land
    The rules are overturned in the future and Kaho'olawe is tourist-infested.