HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0377.209 2024-2026From: Cherilyn Inouye
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2025 9:38 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Subject Line: Support Res. 234-25
Aloha Committee Members,I strongly support this resolution.US Military training at Pohakuloa has
already caused serious harm -burning nearly 20,00o acres, contaminating the land, and threatening
endangered species. Beneath this area lies a major aquifer that supplies fresh water to Hawaii Island,
and the military's track record shows they are not equipped to protect it. Fresh water is the most
precious resource to be able to have a healthy 'Aina that can feed our people, so it is imperative that
the military not control nor occupy this land as they are not responsible stewards of our fresh water
sources.There is also serious concern about depleted uranium left in the soil, which can become
airborne during exercises and has known health risks.Pohakuloa is a wahi pana- a sacred place with
deep cultural and ecological significance. Continued military use is incompatible with its conservation
status and the values of aloha 'aina.Please support this resolution to protect the land, water, and
people of Hawai'i.Mahalo,
Cherilyn Inouye
Kailua, Hawaii
Akahai Ukahi'Olu'olu Ha'aha'a Ahonui
"The world will turn to Hawail as they search for world peace because Hawai'i has the key... and that
key is Aloha!" - Aunty P!lahi Paki
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