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The attached map shows the neighboring north and south coastal areas that have been <br /> determined as conservation land. Punalu'u with it's unique coastal access should be <br /> conservation too. Everything is connected especially through the water. Run offs and other <br /> affects of development will eventually affect the neighboring conservation ecosystems. We <br /> must be absolutely aware of the development's footprint before discovering the damage after <br /> the fact. <br /> Punalu'u is a museum, rich in the artifacts of our history. This is a rare find.As noted in the AIS, <br /> much of our history was removed by C. Brewer and they were not held accountable. There <br /> should have been required protocols in place prior to any change in the landscape. There is'iwi <br /> kupuna throughout and burial treatment plans are mandatory under NAGPRA laws. <br /> The SMA does not answer to the many questions in the "how"these delicate changes to the <br /> landscape will be done. It is in the best interest of all that a new EIS is created with the input of <br /> the community and other specialized professionals. This will give us an updated and current <br /> assessment to create a foundation to start from. <br /> Everyone who is subimtting testimony in support or non-support of the development holds one <br /> thing in common . . . our love for Punalu'u. You,the County of Hawaii Planning Department <br /> holds the upper hand and have a fiduciary duty to the people and especially,the life of our <br /> `aina,both past, present and what will be in the future. <br /> Thank you for hearing my testimony. <br /> t( - , <br /> Sheryl Waimakaiani Iona <br />