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County ofHawai`i .t.�- ". Phone: (808)961-8564 <br /> Council District 9- of E-mail:cindy.evans@hawaiicozmtv.gov <br /> hawaiicountv.gov <br /> North and South Kohala Y 4 ' <br /> Chair: Committee on Governmental <br /> Relations and External Affairs 4- <br /> CYNTHIA F. W. "CINDY" EVANS <br /> HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL-DISTRICT 9 <br /> 25 Aupuni St.,Ste. 1402,Hilo,HI 96720 <br /> 74-5044 Ane Keohokdlole Hwy.,Bldg.A,Kailua-Kona,HI 96740 <br /> Old Kohala Courthouse,54-3900 Akoni Pule Hwy.,Kapa'au,HI 96755 <br /> January 25, 2023 <br /> RE: Support for Ke Ala Kahawai 0 Waimea <br /> To Whom It May Concern: <br /> It is my honor to provide you with this letter of support for the Waimea Trails and Greenways project: <br /> Ke Ala Kahawai 0 Waimea (The Streamside Trail of Waimea). <br /> This trail has been,for the past seven years, a great benefit for all types of commuters: dog walkers, <br /> school children, kupuna,families, individuals getting exercise,or those who simply enjoy a walk in <br /> nature.The trail not only links places in Waimea but brings the people of Waimea together in a healthy <br /> environment.The Waikoloa Stream in particular has benefitted from volunteers clearing the stream bed <br /> of debris that causes flooding. Many invasive plants have been replaced with native species such as <br /> 'iliahi, 'ohia,wiliwili, koai'a and 'a'ali'i. <br /> With the requested funding,this project,which is built and maintained entirely by volunteer efforts,will <br /> be a critical greenway that all people will be able to enjoy freely and safely. Ke Ala Kahawai 0 Waimea is <br /> the only public nature trail in the Waimea area and I consider it to be an invaluable part of the health <br /> and wellness of our community. <br /> I hope that you will give this project favorable consideration. <br /> Mahalo nui loa, <br /> Cindy Evans <br /> Hawaii County Council, District 9 <br /> Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />