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for all things that live here. Lately, I look up into Manoa valley and see the mountains turn from a <br /> rich vibrant emerald green to a somewhat lighter shade and I know that this reflects the drought <br /> and increasing temperatures that are changing the landscape and seascapes that identify <br /> Hawaii nei. <br /> We all know what will happen if we continue to overdevelop the lands. Maui is a case study. <br /> West Oahu serves one as well. We have drought, increased heat, decreased trade winds and <br /> rains, acidification of our ocean and loss of beaches, and increasing numbers of plant and <br /> animal invasive species to look forward to. <br /> We will all benefit if land is preserved, better if lands are restored. I wish to see as much <br /> preservation and restoration of Hawai`i`s lands and seascapes as is possible and believe the <br /> EKF has proven itself capable and willing to continue with this trust for Ka`alaiki Kula. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Sharon Rowe <br /> Hawaii citizen <br /> Sugg.26-05 <br />