HomeMy WebLinkAboutINDIVIDUAL COMMENT EMAIL -129205Mori, Ashley
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Subject: Waipi'o Valley Feasibility Study on Developing Scenic Route from Waipi'o Valley . .-.1
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To Whom It May Concern- see below for public and residents' concerns regarding the idea of a scenic park,ai 1'lookout area for Hi'ilawe Falls.
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Native Ecosystems Will Be At Risk-what studies will be done (EIS) to ensure native flora and fauna
are not destroyed/disturbed?
Erosion& Landslide Impacts to Valley- Landslides have happened often over recent years and pose a
serious threat so how would new infrastructure affect the valley? Also with multiple surface water
drainage issues, further landslide risks and possible large sections breaking free are a serious concern.
How would current stewardship be affected and what communication will occur with land owners?
SERIOUS CONCERN OVER TOURIST TRAFFIC EXPANSION INTO RIMLANDS - Traffic is
already a serious concern for the lookout and the valley itself. What safeguards, funding and oversight
will the County put in place for this to be regulated? Should seriously consider and look into other
conversation areas on the US continent such as The Wave in the Southern Utah/Northern Arizona area
where a lottery for permits are conducted daily and the amount of visitors are CAPPED per day.
WAIPI'O VALLEY ACCESS ROAD and its safety is CURRENTLY still an issue and remains
unresolved - where is the funding to fix the access road? what is the status of this? long term
maintenance and projects need to be discussed ASAP and long before any new roads are created.
SERIOUS CONCERNS
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