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The key planning implications related to South Kohala's demographics and economy include: The population of the district has increased significantly over the last two decades. The County General Plan projects that the current population of the district will almost double by 2020 if current trends continue -Given past and future population trends in the district, the underlying planning question that these trends raise is "where will all these new people live and how will the district support this housing expansion with sufficient infrastructure and public services?" If the population of South Kohala increases per the County's General Plan, more public services and facilities will be needed to accommodate this future growth. Services such as schools, fire, police, medical, and various social services as well as more infrastructure, including roads, sewer, water, and electricity will need to be provided. There may need to be an overarching policy in regards to moderating future population growth for South Kohala. The resort areas in South Kohala are not only major employers in the district, but these resorts -are some of the biggest employers in the entire County -Both residents of South Kohala and residents who live outside of the district work at the resorts. These large employment and visitor centers need adequate infrastructure to accommodate the large number of guests and employees. Workforce housing near these resorts would reduce daily commute time for hotel employees and also reduce traffic along the major highways. • Agricultural related industries are still a major part of the district's economy -While tourism is South Kohala's largest economic engine, the district still has a viable agriculture industry in the Waimea area. However, for agricultural businesses to remain viable in the future, steps need to be taken to help these businesses deal with the pressures of urbanization, rising land prices, and a labor pool that is in decline. • Cost of housing has risen significantly -There is a great need to provide affordable housing throughout the district. CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES Coastal Resources Land-based sources of pollutants, such as sediment and nutrients, are among multiple factors threatening the quality of coastal waters and coral reef ecosystems in Hawaii. These pollutants make their way into the ocean via surface water runoff and seepage from ground water. The Pelekane Bay Watershed has been classified by the State DOH as a "Category I watershed," a watershed in need of restoration. The marine environment and coral reefs of Pelekane Bay have been severely stressed because of worsening water quality. The Pelekane Bay watershed has been significantly altered with the construction of the Kawaihae Harbor in the 1950's and 1960's. In 2004, Pelekane Bay was listed as an impaired body of water under the federal Clean Water Act because of high turbidity and excess sediment. The State DOH listed the Pelekane Bay Watershed as a priority 12