On the island of Oahu in the Hawaiian Island chain, the stretch of beaches from Kaena Point to Kahuku Point is affectionately known as "da country". There is also a local saying "Keep The Country Country". This is a phrase that began in the late 1960's around the north shore of Oahu. "Keep the Country Country" was (and still is) a way for the communities of the northern coastlines of Oahu to make known that big development is NOT welcome on these pristine lands of the island.
These days "Keep The Country Country" can be found on hats, t-shirts and bumper stickers across our beautiful island chain and around the world. It is a subtle reminder.....if we do not work together, with a long-term, open-minded vision in regards to the development of the islands and the preservation of our natural and cultural areas, they can easily be lost forever.
These days "Keep The Country Country" can be found on hats, t-shirts and bumper stickers across our beautiful island chain and around the world. It is a subtle reminder.....if we do not work together, with a long-term, open-minded vision in regards to the development of the islands and the preservation of our natural and cultural areas, they can easily be lost forever.
Yesterday (April 17, 2014) was a pivotal day for the fight to preserve the north shore of Oahu. Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed an agreement that will protect approximately 700 acres, the areas from Kawela Bay to Kahuku Point, from development......forever. This agreement is an amazing accomplishment for the people of Oahu and the world.
Kawela Bay, North Shore Oahu, Hawaii
Click here to learn more about the details of the agreement. Keep the Country, Country and Aloha Aina, Aloha Kai (Love the Land, Love the Ocean).....
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