Maile's District 21 Blog

Click here or on the link below to see news coverage of the February 2011 sand pushing by private companies (PVT Land Co., Henry’s Equipment, and Pueo Trucking):

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20110215_Community_helps_restore_eroded_Makaha_Beach_sand.html

MAHALO NUI LOA to the following people, who were critical to the success of this project:

– Gary Cabato, William Balfour, Dexter Liu, Sam Moku, Lester Chang, Gene, and many other staff (City & County of Honolulu): performed August 2011 sand pushing, attended meetings, provided feedback, approval & follow-up;

– Chris Conger of University of HI/DLNR: took the lead to guide our group toward obtaining state and county approval necessary for this project, and is preparing technical and follow-up reports required by DOH;

– Sam Lemmo and other DLNR staff, who provided necessary approvals for the project;
– Darwin Bohnet, Laurie Lawrence, & oceanography students of Leeward Community College-Waianae: obtained measurements, photos, powerpoint, and other needed data;
– George Grace, Jr. & Polly Grace of Pueo Trucking/Kalaeloa Raceway Park: operated/provided 2 tandem dump trucks and a front end loader for the February 2011 sand pushing;
– Moki Rapoza & Albert Shigemura of PVT Land Co.: operated/provided a bulldozer for the February 2011 sand pushing;
– Henry & Fran Silva of Henry’s Equipment: provided the service of an excavator rental in Seattle for the February 2011 sand pushing, otherwise there was another service of mini excavator for sale;
– Richard “Buffalo,” Momi, Brian, Russ, & Jimmy Keaulana: community advisors;
– Bunky Bakutis: community advisor;
– Mel & Momi Pu’u: community advisors;
– Anthony Guerrero: community advisor;
– Caroline Julian & Thelma Dreyer (Senate & House Communications): press release;

– Senator Maile Shimabukuro and Staff: organizers; and

– Many other volunteers & concerned community members.

We will continue to work to have the sand pushed at Makaha Beach every summer.  For more information, contact Sen. Shimabukuro at maileshimabukuro@yahoo.com

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