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February 28, 2005
Mr. Gary Safarik, Hawaii County Council Chair
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County of Hawaii
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Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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Deaz Mr. Safarik and Hawaii County Council,
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Richard Inlcdo
The Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council Members encourage
~ "`""1fef the County Council to approve the Hilo Bay Circulation Study (Bill #38) proposed by
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the Army Corps of Engineers. It is critical that more information be gathered from Hilo
D1«°"` Bay and its waters before any modifications aze undertaken on the breakwater or
ram Brand, elsewhere in the bay.
Susan H„nuhun
Marearna Hopkim
Acnncu, hanesh„„ The information gathered during this study could also prove to be invaluable for
o~Y,rt~ tianm proposed hazbor expansion projects, determining the over all safety needed for expanded
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la„n ti~ls,,,, cruise ship and commercial bazge traffic, and for recreational uses such as swimming,
Pn~neis p.~~h~-.~~ fishing, and canoeing. Additionally, the circulation study will help to show patterns of
I'""`I"" current flow that could prove instrumental in helping to quickly contain spills, debris
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from accidents and provide information on pollution and sediment plume dispersal
{~son~ruRC>Slalt~ patterns.
t oordinmor
Stephen Skippn
Please consider giving strong support for this valuable project. Thank you for your
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understanding and consideration of this important matter.
Sincerely,
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President
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promote the conservation or natural resources, support economic development and enhance our environment and standard of living, with community capacity
building. The Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council is an Equal Opportunity Rovider and Employer ~ ' I~ ,
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