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From: Nancy Short
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2022 12:23 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: FW: Bill 167
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To Chair Maille David, Co-chair Aaron Chung, and the Members of the County Council: frh
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I am writing to urge you to support Bill 167, regarding the prohibition of non-mineral sunscreen,which is know to stress and
damage coral reefs. I am a resident of California who has visited the Big Island almost every year since my first trip here in
1995. I am not at all wealthy, but my travel fund has almost always gone to this unique and lovely island.
Hawaii's coral reefs are a remarkable and priceless resource that need our protection, particularly from damage by human
beings. I must tell you,that coming here after not visiting during the COVID shutdown,was truly eye opening. The reefs that I -
have visited year after year had done so well in the absence for the huge number of visitors wearing harmful sunscreens! As a
survivor of skin cancer, I know that I can protect myself in ways that are not going to harm the reef. But I have had to do my
own research for years. I think many tourists, like myself, would very much appreciate the county prohibiting any product
that will damage the coral reef.
A healthy reef protects the coast, and also protects the health of the whole ecosystem, including humans. It can't be
overvalued. Please support Bill 167,and protect the future of this remarkable place.
Sincerely,
Nancy Short
7725 Torgerson Rd.
Eureka CA 95503
707-890-2891
Nancy Short
Comm. No. 1-11* 401
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Ref. Date JUN _ 1 7022
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