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From: Ouihano,Chasitv <br /> To: WPCtestimony <br /> Subject: FW: Proposed Development at Punaluu <br /> Date: Tuesday, March 12,2024 4:30:55 PM <br /> -----Original Message----- <br /> From:Kukuna Tringali<kukuna808@gmail.com> <br /> Sent:Friday,March 8,2024 6:05 AM <br /> To: Council Testimony<counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov> <br /> Subject:Proposed Development at Punaluu <br /> Aloha, <br /> My name is Kekukuna Tringali.I grew up in Volcano,in an area which is contained in the Ka'u District.I spent <br /> much of my time camping and fishing in the Ka'u area. <br /> I do NOT support the SMA permits for any new development for the purpose of increasing tourism in the Ka'u area. <br /> These activities(the construction,operation of,and the management of waste)and an increase of tourists in the area <br /> will upset the fragile ecosystem of our beaches and oceans. <br /> There are many rare and endangered creatures here-rhe fish in the ocean,the limn(seaweed)on the rocks,the monk <br /> seals,hoaiy bats,pueo(native Hawaiian owls)and`io(native Hawaiian hawks). <br /> Punaluu is also known to be a nesting place for the rare and endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle,and a place where <br /> Green Sea Turtles are known to bask. <br /> Again,I do NOT support any new developments for the purpose of increasing tourism in the Ka'u area. <br /> Mahalo a me ka`oia'i'o, <br /> Kekukuna Tringali <br />