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<br />Comm 26-028 <br />From:Robert Duerr <br />To:PONC Testimony <br />Subject:PONC Purchase Hakalauiki (TMK 2-9-002:001) <br />Date:Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:41:18 AM <br />This testimony is in support of the application to purchase the shoreline easement of <br />Hakalauiki (TMK 2-9-002:001) in perpetuity by the County through the Public Access <br />Open Spaces and Natural Resources Preservation (PONC) Fund process. <br />The shoreline of Hakalau has been an important gathering place for the North Hilo <br />community, Hamakua, and Hawaii island for over a thousand years. Manamana is a <br />cherished fishing area and surfing spot within Hakalau that continues to feed families <br />and sustain cultural practices today. <br />Robert Duerr <br />Albatross News <br />Senior Active Outdoor Writers Association of America <br />albatrossnews@proton.me <br />