HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 1210.014 2004-2006
BILL #365 No Smokine at Kahalu'u Beach Park
Council Meeting 12/20/06
Submitted By: Laura Andersen
August 1, 2006
West Hawaii Youth Fisheries Council
I support the ban on smoking and the use of tobacco products at Kahalu'u Beach
because:
- It is needed to protect the environment and the people who frequent the beach.
- There are almost 1000 chemicals in cigarettes including at least 60 known
human carcinogens. Cigarette filters can take up to 15 years to degrade. Cigarette
butts are one of the most common items found in beach clean-ups, accounting for
at least 20-40% of what's found.
- I researched the effects of chemicals in cigarette butts on crustaceans for my
science project this year. I did tests at Kahalu'u Beach Park and the Old Airport
Beach Park. There was a significant negative correlation, meaning there are less
ghost crabs where there are more cigarette butts.
- Cigarette toxins can harm people and marine life on the beach. Please pass the
ban on smoking at Kahalu'u Beach Park.
Thank you!
Comm. No. Ref. To: Pr DEC 2 0 200b
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