Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water and Land Use, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 139, S.D. 1, entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to protect archaeological sites in the area around Kealakekua Bay on the island of Hawaii by requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to assess the impacts of various visitors at Ka`awaloa and to examine the carrying capacity and levels of acceptable change.

DLNR supported the overall concept of this measure but expressed concerns regarding its cost implications.

Your Committee finds that the Kealakekua area has become a popular destination area. The reefs and clear waters attract boaters, kayakers, and snorkelers. The uncontrolled access to the lands of Ka`awaloa by hikers as well as boaters landing on the shore raises real concerns about visitor impacts on the area's significant resources.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land Use that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 139, S.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.