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rich in fresh underground springs. Water IS LIFE and we have every right to cherish it. <br /> Ahupua'a runs from the mountain tops to the ocean.There was a perfect balance in <br /> sharing resources. We still practice this balance. Kilo or observing is very important to <br /> Hawaiian people. With this development, it will affect our view of the BEAUTIFUL Ninole <br /> Hills that we can see from this coast.These mountains are highly important and sacred <br /> to us, for it being older than Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.We have legends about these <br /> beautiful mountains. <br /> Increased human traffic will discourage our turtle friends from feeding, nesting and <br /> thermo regulating while basking in the sun.An increase in people swimming will affect <br /> their eating habits and there will simply be no more room for them to feel welcomed. <br /> Punalu'u beach has a lot of history. It has cultural significance to us people. It is a <br /> Living classroom for our keiki to reconnect to our ancient ways of living.We still depend <br /> on this shoreline to feed our families and to heal our souls. <br /> We must protect our sacred Heiaus.WE MUST protect our sacred birthing stones and <br /> ancient artifacts such as the Konane board and petroglyphs, we must protect our <br /> endangered friends such as the whales, the nene, and the turtles. Even down to a <br /> specific type of coral or seaweed that is important to the balance of the ecosystem. We <br /> must protect our watersheds.We must recover Ninole ponds which are disappearing to <br /> run off from heavy rains and invasive golf course grass. <br /> This development does NOT benefit the people of Ka'u. It is not worth sacrificing such a <br /> sacred space to cater to TOURISM and MONEY.This is KULEANA lands belonging to the <br /> HAWAIIAN PEOPLE. Punalu'u is our HOME.we are being pushed out and priced out. My <br /> children will not be able to afford to live in their HOMELAND.This will affect the cost of <br /> houses, propertytaxes, cost of living. AND OUR RESOURCES. I<a'u is not equipped to <br /> handle a huge influx in traffic. This is a Flood zone area which isn't so smart.We are <br /> already struggling to keep our place here. Inflation has caused homelessness. THERE IS <br /> NO COMPROMISE!THE PEOPLE SAY NO!!! <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Chelsae Lynn Kobzi <br /> P.O. BOX 377281 <br /> Oceanview HI 96737 <br /> chelsaelynnkobzi(a)gmail.com <br /> 808-987-3999 <br />