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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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