STAND. COM. REP. NO.1183
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2001
RE: H.C.R. No. 133
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 H.C.R. No. 133 entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY AND PLAN FOR A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, WORKSHOP, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM ON INVASIVE MACROALGAE IN THE STATE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to address the growing threat of invasive species of macroalgae on Hawaii's reefs by requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to study and plan for:
(1) A demonstration project in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, to determine the best methods to control or eliminate the macroalgae that threaten endemic corals;
(2) A workshop of experts to develop the best methods to control or eliminate macroalgae; and
(3) A community outreach and education program to inform the public about the macroalgae threat and how the public can help prevent its spread.
Two individuals testified in support of this concurrent resolution. DLNR supported the intent of this measure, and the Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter offered comments.
Your Committee finds that adequate funding is an important component to the success of this undertaking. DLNR is currently seeking federal and private funds to help to address this problem.
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 H.C.R. No. 133 and recommends that it be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water and Land Use,
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____________________________ EZRA KANOHO, Chair |
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