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From: Amy Fonarow
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 11:57 AM
To: Council Testimony COUNTY CLERK
subject: TESTIMONY IN STRONG SUPPORT BILL 167 COUNTYDFH
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Aloha Chair Maile David,Co-Chair Aaron Chung, and members of the County of Hawaii's Council:
Myname is AmyFonarow. I am an ocean advocate, a former resident of Maui and Oahu,and an informal educator. I am writing
today to respectfully request that you support Bill 167.
The chemicals contained in non-mineral sunscreens are unhealthy for reefs and people,and as you know, healthier reefs lead to
stronger surf breaks, more habitat for healthier schools of fish (not only to view but also to consume), a stronger economy which is
currently based on guest retention,and-as Hawaii's reefs are fringing reefs-more protection for anything built on a shoreline.
Chemical sunscreens have estrogenic effects which prevent reefs from continuing to reproduce. Please consider this when
considering your position on Bill 167.
Mahalo nui for your time!
"Malama i ke kai,a malama ke kai ia 'oe."
Sincerely,
Amy
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