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University of Hawaii backs Waikiki designation as world surfing reserve; committee hears questions about beach projects
Summary
The committee heard support from the University of Hawaii for SCR 94 to endorse Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, which would establish a stewardship committee and management plan but would not automatically block beach nourishment or dredging, witnesses said.
The House Committee on Water and Land heard April 23 from the University of Hawaii in support of SCR 94, a resolution endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve.
Dolan Eversole of the University of Hawaii said the designation primarily "brings recognition of the importance and the value of surfing to this particular area and to the community" and could attract grant funding. He told lawmakers that applying to the Save…
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