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Draft H -am akua CDP <br />Community SpeakOuts <br />April g, 2016 / April 23, 2016 / May 7, 2016 <br />We should pay attention to Waipi'o's productive past as a template for today; <br />-Prior to 1800's, there were 20,000 (pa?) living in the valley servicing the surrounding areas, all the <br />way to Puako; thriving community. <br />-The valley can easily support a well -thought out visitor experience. <br />State to support such efforts above, encouraging partnerships with residents. <br />-Figure way for $$ earned to stay in the valley. <br />Shoreline squatting a big problem & a health issue <br />Sewage management is an issue. <br />-Can look at organic means to address it. <br />Recognize innovative ways to deal with invasive pests (i.e. apple snails=escargot) <br />Re -test the fallow lands (closer to shore) to see if salt content has diminished enough for <br />production. <br />Commentary: <br />At one time, Waipi'o Valley was able to support 20,000+ residents as well as feed the rest of the island <br />during times of drought & famine. <br />Chief Hi'ilawe spoke of "sharing" Waipi'o Valley with visitors from other islands (the person of the place <br />creating its own visitor industry). <br />We've actually regressed in a number of ways in our attempt to "protect" this special place. We need to <br />understand the rhythm of the valley and work it rather than try to control it. <br />Priority on understanding & responding to the influx of invasive species especially as it relates to <br />food production. <br />-Attention to border/points of entry <br />Need to live in balance with nature <br />Some kind of education for beginning homesteaders as an alternative to corporate agriculture <br />Inter -island shipping produce; what about super -ferry? <br />-Shipping /transport costs <br />Water conservation - recommendations for farmers on irrigation <br />-Incentives for farmers to make efficient use of water (maybe state grants to develop model <br />programs <br />Resources about crops & where they grow best (for new farmers) <br />Charge military fair market value & give farmers $1/year leases <br />-subsidize farmers instead of military <br />Who/how ag lease rates are set? <br />Watershed/re-forestry: mauka to makai corridors (unbroken) to maintain & restore <br />waterways/clouds. <br />Agriculture education/exposure for kids (especially local kids) <br />Certified kitchens on state lands - state supported <br />More locally grown food sold locally - processing & sales at one location <br />