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From: Kathryn Biglow [kealeka007@mindspring.com]
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 1:11 PM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Save Punalu'u!
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Dear Hawaii County Council:
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I am speaking as a landowner on the Big Island (Ahualoa, since 19~/~),
lived in Hawaii since 1965. I am against allowing Sea Mountain V permission for their
proposed luxury housing development because of the certain environmental degradation that
would follow.
The history of the Islands during the past 40-plus years is one of rampant, ceaseless
development. I have personally witnessed this. One hotel or housing project or golf course
after another has claimed the best beach real estate--Hapuna Beach and the Prince Hotel
being a prime example. Because of sewage and landscaping fertilizer runoff--especially for
golf courses--ocean water quality has deteriorated around these developments. Reefs are
smothered, fish go elsewhere; limu unnaturally flourishes.
And who profits? The primary winner is the development company, and perhaps a few
politicians. Only a relatively few low-paying jobs go to locals. The result is that the
public has restricted access, the existing ecosystem is adversely affected, and one more
gorgeous spot on the planet is ruined forever: all for a very small number of people to
make a lot of money--money from land and sea that belongs to ALL the people.
I wholeheartedly support Resolution 169-07. The Black Sand Beach area should be
purchased for future generations of Big Islanders and to maintain protection for the
endangered species that live there.
Hawksbill turtles, Hoary bats, and Monk seals need a place to live, too.
The precious and finite natural resources of Hawaii should no longer be for sale to the
highest bidder. We have more than enough "development"
already.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Biglow
former Ranger, Haleakala National Park
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