Communication No. 2018-08- KCDP Amendments Subcommittee Report

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Communication No. 2018-08 a. Development projects must map anchialine ponds and monitor their physical, chemical, and biological status b. Management of anchialine ponds on development project land should include assessment and removal of invasive species c. No development project should be approved that impacts anchialine ponds 3. Develop education modules for anchialine ponds and signage for sites in Kona to educate the public about ponds and their “protected” status. 4. Identify public/private funding mechanisms for the maintenance of Kona’s anchialine ponds. Policy ENV-1.12: Water Quality Monitoring Program. In recognition of Kona’s exceptional nearshore coastal resource, a comprehensive system to monitor nearshore water quality shall should be established for purposes of protecting public health as well as ecosystem health (particularly coral reefs) to supplement the State Department of Health’s water quality monitoring program. At a minimum, water quality should be monitored at stations which correspond to the popular water-contact recreational areas and the exceptional coral reef habitats. The Water Quality Monitoring Guidelines shall be referenced when requiring water quality monitoring as a condition of permit approval or in the establishment of a comprehensive Water Quality Monitoring Program. Policy ENV–1.13: Environmental Resource Management Education. A diversity of tools shall should be sought to provide increased education and awareness on the part of our residents and visitors regarding the preservation of Kona’s environment. Objective ENV-2: Open Space Network. To develop a networked system of appropriate access to all significant open space resources that enhances opportunities for residents and visitors for recreational, educational, subsistence, or gathering purposes. Policy ENV-2.1: Open Space Network Program. The purpose of the Open Space Network Program is to enhance opportunities for residents and visitors to access Kona’s Environmental Resources for recreational, educational, subsistence, or gathering purposes. The Program will should identify the following: i. Hubs and Links. Map the existing and planned “hubs” and “links” that comprise the open space network. “Hubs” include, without limitation, parks, cultural sites open to the public, and natural beauty vantage points and views. The “links” include, without limitation, bikeways, trails, scenic/heritage corridors, public accessways, flow ways, and linear parks.