PRESERVE AND PROTECT, KA ONE KAPU O WAILUA Sacred Sands of Wailuya

Dear County of Kaua'i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., Kauai Bike Path Inc.  also known as Ka Hele Makalae.

We the undersigned  concerned citizens of the island of Kaua'i are opposed to the current alignment proposed for Ka Hele Makalae, which intends to cross through and over the Sacred sands of Alio, also known as Wailua Beach Park.

Wailua Beach is well known for it's rich historical significance for being the "seat" for native Hawaiian religion and politics.  It  is the last remaining undeveloped beach with relatively easy access on the East side of the island of Kauai.

We feel that this path will not only "invite" an enviroment that will obstruct  the natural corridor view planes from Kuhio Highway but also obstruct the community from access to the coastline for recreational, social and cultural practices such as Fishing, Family Gatherings, Surfing, Kite Surfing, Kyaking, Canoe Regattas, Medicinal Practices, Meditation and Prayers.

The proposed alignment will change the natural vegetation buffer that protects Wailua Beach from erosion but also eliminate this natujral buffer that sheilds and protects the "reverence" of the Sacred Sands of Wailua,  from urban corridor of Kuhio Highway.  Many of the existing vegetation are known for uses in Hawaiian medicinal and cultural practices.

Most Important, this path disrespects the very  last remaining area of what was once a very large and Sacred Burial of our ancestors who were Ali'is of Wailua.  Portions of this very large burial has been desecrated for the building of Coco Palms resort and Kuhio Highway. It is our wish that this very last section of which comprises of coastal sand dunes be protected and preserved.

We Pule or Prayer that you will reconsider your current position and meet with us to explore alternative routes that will benefit ALL of our visitors and community.

Sincerely,

Sophronia Noelani Josselin

Waldeen K. Palmeira

Ahahui Wailuanui Aho'ano