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HI SR167
Resolution
AI Summary
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Supports the County of Hawai'i's efforts to secure funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Continuing Authorities Program for restoration of Kahalū'u Bay on Hawai'i Island.
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Kahalū'u Bay, located 4.5 miles south of Kailua-Kona, is a historically sacred Native Hawaiian site that receives over 400,000 visitors annually and requires protection from climate change impacts and tourism-related deterioration.
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The Corps' Continuing Authorities Program allows planning, design, and implementation of water resource and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects without separate Congressional authorization, but requires a lengthy process including feasibility studies and appropriations.
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Requests transmission of certified copies of the resolution to Hawaii's congressional delegation, the Mayor of the County of Hawai'i, and members of the Hawai'i County Council.
Legislative Description
Supporting The County Of Hawaii's Efforts To Pursue United States Army Corps Of Engineers Continuing Authorities Program Funding For The Restoration Of Kahaluu Bay In Hawaii Island.
County of Hawaii
Last Action
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06/06/22.
6/6/2022