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»oinn roim rorum: niouc auppon ror runaiu a rage o of :>u <br /> Posted By: Danny Miller <br /> Date Posted: 05 June 2007 at 4:08pm <br /> Kau Preservation is a community based organization and we welcome input <br /> and involvement from everyone. WE DO NOT WISH TO CONTROL <br /> PUNALUU. We were named in the resolution because a 501 c3 organization <br /> needed to be listed to start the process. Like our support for saving <br /> Honu'apo, we supported this purchase and then supported the formation <br /> of a NEW organization to take over the management so that we could <br /> focus on the entire Ka' u Coast so it is protected. There are many <br /> misleading facts being spread about the resolution (169-07) that would <br /> protect the shoreline and adjacent lands at Punafuu for the public. <br /> Here are some facts: <br /> 1. SEA MOUNTAIN PROPERTY ONLY <br /> The purchase only includes land owned by Sea Mountain Investments that <br /> may be sold to developers. It does not include property owned by any <br /> residents or other land owners at Punalu' u. <br /> 2. PROTECTS PUBLIC ACCESS <br /> The public park, boat ramp, tennis courts and golf course would remain <br /> open to the public and the park would be expanded. Once purchased by the <br /> County, improvements could be made to ail facilities, including upgrading <br /> and adding new pavilions. restrooms and recreation areas for the public. If <br /> these areas are turned into a private resort in the future, access could be <br /> limited and over crowding would be an issue. <br /> 3. PROTECTS PONDS AND SPRINGS ALONG THE SHORE <br /> The Resolution only calls for the purchase of the shoreline and 2,000 feet <br /> inland in order to protect the most fragile habitat and important sacred <br /> sites. This area includes one of the largest network of springs and ponds in <br /> the state that serve as a critical estuary for all life along the Ka' u Coast. <br /> This area provides nourishment for all the fishing grounds at Punalu" u <br /> and Ninole - an important food source for our community. The 2,000 foot <br /> setback is designed to protect this area from runoff and pollution from <br /> future development at Punalu u. <br /> 4. ALLOWS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT PUNALU' U <br /> The Resolution DOES NOT limit development outside the area that is being <br /> purchased. Future sustainable development and iob creation that honors <br /> and protects the cultural and natural resources at Punalu' u can still be <br /> pursued and would be encouraged. By protecting the natural and cultural <br /> resources of Ka' u we can create good paying jobs in resource and cultural <br /> management, hospitality and education. <br /> 5. LOCAL MANAGEMENT <br /> The local community and ALL residents of Ka' u would be the Managers of <br /> the proposed park, working in partnership with the county. While the <br /> £esolution acknowledges that Ka' u Preservation is working on a <br /> management plan. this plan would have to be approved by the community <br /> and all residents and a Community based organization would be formed to <br /> implement this management plan and guide the future of Punalu' u. This <br /> organization would represent the entire Ka' u community. <br /> <br /> http:Nwww.southpointhawaii.com/fonim/printer_Mendlyjosts.asp?FID=21&TID=207 7/5/2007 <br /> <br />