HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0489.074 2018-2020 From: Marjorie Erway
To: Council Testimony;Chung,Aaron;Poindexter,Valerie;Lee Loy,Sue;Kierkiewicz Ashley;Kanealii-Kleinfelder,
Matt;David,Maile;Villegas,Rebecca;EofP,Karen;Richards,Tim
Subject: Please vote in favor of Bill 101 to limit the County's use of chemical herbicides.
Date: Thursday,October 10,2019 12:34:46 AM
Importance: High
Aloha Councilmembers!
Problems with drift of glyphosate herbicides occur frequently. And it is known that
glyphosate contaminates streams, which empty into our oceans, and affect sea life
including fish and coral.
Fortunately, the County has sometimes chosen alternatives to toxic chemicals, such
as the choice to use goats to clear brush at the Hilo Soccer Field. It was more cost-
effective than regular maintenance, and safe for our communities, streams and
coastline ecosystems, too!
Let's expand these non-toxic alternatives, and transition away from the use of toxic
chemicals for land management.
Please vote in favor of Bill 101 to limit the County's use of chemical herbicides
Mahalo for your consideration!
Marjorie Erway
PO Box 2807
Kailua Kona, HI 96745
808-324-4624
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