ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT ONLINE |
| "Our Environment" debuted as a weekly newspaper column, published by the Maui News, in 1988. Each week the column addressed a timely environmental issue. The mission of "Our Environment" was to provide dispassionate and credible information to a wide audience. The method was to introduce the topic; to "translate" scientific and technical information into language appropriate for a mainstream audience; and to provide readers information on "What We Can Do", in their daily lives, to deal with the issue. |
| The print version of “Our Environment” was soon augmented by a radio version. The broadcast reflected the same mission and method as the newspaper column. Originally broadcast on Maui's KAOI Radio, the broadcast version of "Our Environment" was soon syndicated throughout Hawaii. Each week the show consisted of daily 90 second segments, broadcast during morning drive time, early afternoon and evening drive time. |
| Both of these efforts continued for the better part of a decade. Over 400 newspapers and 2,500 radio shows were written, and in the case of the broadcast version, produced, by Maui-based writer Jeff Stark. |
| An online version followed in 1996, and featured an expanded format. In the following years the "Our Environment" franchise was expanded. Activities Included assisting in formation a variety of tax-exempt environmental education organizations and efforts including conferences, legislative lobbying, and service on a variety of state and county task forces. |
| The current evolution of "Our Environment" is designed to achieve the same goals as in the past. We look forward to continuing our work with an even larger audience. |
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