The Kaua'i Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation opposes genetically modified plants (GMOs) growing in the open air on the island of Kaua'i for the following reasons:

1.  Growing these plants are experimental. These plants have genes that are designed to insert traits in plants that may be harmful to other plants and animals including humans. Growing these plants is a huge open air experiment with our island as the guinea pigs.

2. There is no need for this technology except for the sponsoring companies to sell more of their chemicals.

3. These plants contaminate local organic agriculture and can harm business.

The Chapter supports organic agriculture because, except for manure, it is ocean friendly.

GMO Free Surfrider Kauai