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November 2,2021
Testimony in support of:
Resolution 248-21:A Resolution Transferring/Appropriating an Appropriation Out and from a
Designated Fund Account and Crediting Same to a Designated Fund Account to Provide a Grant to t
Hawai'i County Economic Opportunity Council for its Citric Acid Voucher Program for Coqui Frog
Prevention and Eradication.
Submitted by: -' ,
Tara Hasegawa,Grant Writer
Hawai'i County Economic Opportunity Council
47 Rainbow Drive
Hilo, HI 96720
Coqui frogs in Hawai'i County has posed a threat to the island's ecosystem since 1988.The frogs have
continued to be a threat to Hawai'i's native insects and spiders.There is a potential of the native insects
and spiders being critically endangered or extinct.The frogs also compete with endemic birds and other
native animals in order to survive.This resolution will assist in the prevention and eradication of the
coqui frog in Hawai'i County.
This project will consist of the distribution of citric acid bags and vouchers to individuals and
organizations that continue its efforts to control the coqui frog population. By providing this service the
Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)will also print citric acid vouchers for the District
4 so they distribute the vouchers within the district to constituents fighting this invasive species. Nutrien
Ag Solutions located in Hilo will also be a venue that residents may redeem their vouchers in East
Hawai'i. With this effort by Hawai'i County Council members, HCEOC,ACE Hardware Stores and Nutrien
Ag Solutions the vision is to control this invasive species but mostly importantly to stop the spread to
other communities and counties of Hawaii.
Please pass this resolution so the constituents of District 4 are able to control and eradicate the coqui
frogs from their community. HCEOC will also like to thank the council for the continued support of the
Citric Acid Program.
47 Rainbow Drive Hilo, Hawaii 96720(808)961-2681 www.hceoc.net Comm. o.
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