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From: Alana Reis [akreis@hawaii.edu]
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 2:43 PM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us -
Subject: Smoke-Free Parks & Beaches Testimony 20 FEB 5 An 9 05
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TO: HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
EMAIL: counciltestimonvCcDco.hawaii.hi,us
RE: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF BILL 224
Relating To Smoking In Certain Places In The County Of Hawaii
Committee hearing February 5, 2008
February 4, 2008
My name is Alana Reis, UH Manoa undergraduate with a major in Environmental
Studies, and I strongly support Bill 224, which would prohibit smoking at all Parks
and Beaches on the Big Island.
80% of butts on the ground find their way into our water systems and detract
from the quality of our drinking water.
Cigarette butts can leach chemicals such as cadmium, lead and arsenic into our
marine environment within an hour of contact with water.
Cigarette butts have been found in the stomachs of fish, whales, birds and other
marine animals which leads to ingestion of hazardous chemicals and digestive
blockages.
Animals, marine life, and toddlers who ingest dropped cigarette butts can
become ill or die from them.
It is for the reasons I've noted above that I strongly encourage the Council to
pass this ordinance. This is a good bill, it will go a long way in addressing
protections for our ecosystems.
Please accept this as written testimony in support of this bill.
Sincerely,
Alana Katherine Reis