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December 21, 2017
Ms. Hanna J. Bernard, Executive Director
Ms. Megan R. Lamson, M.S., Vice President
Hawaii Wildlife Fund
P.O. Box 70
Volcano, Hawai'i 96785
Dear Ms. Bernard and Ms. Lamson,
RE: Hawai'i Wildlife Fund Mahalo Letter
Thank you for your letter dated December 4, 2017. I would like to congratulate
you on the many accomplishments the Hawai'i Wildlife Fund (HWF) has made in the
preservation of Hawaii's native wildlife through research, education and conservation.
More specifically, the County of Hawaii applauds the HWF's Maui Team actions
in assuring that the endangered Hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings make their way safely to
the ocean. This has certainly been an example of successful teamwork to save an
endangered species from predators, excessive coastal lighting, entrapment in ocean
debris and road crossing dangers.
I also thank you for HWF's campaign to keep Hawai'i Island beaches as free as
possible from marine debris. We realize this is an ongoing effort and applaud the
removal of over 63,855 pounds of marine debris from the shores of Hawai'i Island.
Finally, thank you for supporting Ke Kai Ola Marine Mammal Center located at NELHA.
Ke Kai Ola is in full operation helping the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals as a
hospital, response team outreach and education center.
Best wishes for every success in 2018.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
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