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This Concurrent Resolution expresses support for the County of Hawaii's efforts to secure funding from the United States Army Corps of Engineers' Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) for the restoration of Kahaluu Bay on Hawaii Island. The CAP is a program that allows the Army Corps of Engineers to plan, design, and implement certain water resource projects without needing separate Congressional authorization for each project, provided there is a non-federal sponsor like a county government. The resolution acknowledges the historical and cultural significance of Kahaluu Bay, its popularity with tourists, and the ongoing efforts to preserve it, including addressing challenges posed by climate change and tourism. It highlights the need for scientific research, professional planning, and coastal engineering input to guide restoration efforts, and recognizes that securing CAP funding involves a multi-year process requiring feasibility studies and Congressional appropriations, thus emphasizing the urgency for the County of Hawaii to act.