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This Resolution expresses support for the County of Hawaii's efforts to obtain funding from the United States Army Corps of Engineers' Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) for the restoration of Kahaluu Bay. The CAP is a program that allows the Army Corps of Engineers to undertake certain water resource projects, like ecosystem restoration, without needing separate Congressional approval for each project, provided there is a non-federal sponsor, such as a county government. The resolution highlights Kahaluu Bay's historical and cultural significance, its popularity with tourists, and the need for scientific and engineering expertise to address challenges like sea level rise and coastal erosion, which are impacting the bay and its surrounding beach park. By supporting the County's pursuit of CAP funding, this resolution aims to facilitate the necessary studies and planning to preserve this important natural and cultural resource for future generations.