Who will have final say over Mauna Kea decisions? State or stewardship authority?

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Who will have final say over Mauna Kea decisions? State or stewardship authority?

On June 30, 2028, following a five-year transition period, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority will assume responsibility from the University of Hawai‘i for the more than 11,000 acres atop the Big Island volcano of Mauna Kea that is sacred to many Native Hawaiians. But will this authority have final say on management decisions, including conservation use permits? Webcam image from the Canada-France-Hawai’i Telescope on Maunakea. Th…