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Ana Giliberti
Saturday, August 30,, 202S 8:16 AM
Council Testimony
Support res. 234-2S
I strongly support this resolution.
US Military training at Pohakuloa has already caused serious harm, burning nearly 20k acres,
contaminating the land and threatening endangered species.
Beneath this area lies a major aquifer that supplies fresh water to Hawaii Island, tend the military's track
record shows they are not equipped to protect it.
There is also serious concern about depleted uranium left in the soil, which can become airborne during
exercises and has known health risks. Hawaiians considers Pohakuloa a sacred place with deep cultural
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 Hawa'i.
Mahalo,
Ana Giliberti, MSCP, MFf-I
Leahi Psychology
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Honolulu, HI
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