Fw: Re: URGENT: Pueo Habitat/ TREES DUMPED INTO KALOI GULCH BLOCKING DRAINAGE @ UHWO
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Aloha Sierra Club and Congresswoman Gabbard-
Heads -up- just received from Kumu Mike Lee-
UHWO is trying to erase and purge all evidence of Pueo on campus
and doing so by violating our clean water drainage laws- purposely placing the cut down trees into
the gulch to prevent the Pueo and other species from having a chance to survive......evidence
pasted below at end of the email-
Please forward to all who give a hoot-
Mahalo
TB
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Michael Lee <keakuaskahu777@yahoo.com>
To: Gary Kubota <gkubota@staradvertiser.com>; Lee Cataluna <lcataluna@staradvertiser.com>
Cc: “Deputy Director of Health for the Environment” <garylgill@gmail.com>; Gary Kubota <garytkubota@gmail.com>; Gary E. Weller <wellerge@manaikaika.com>; “Julie China Deputy Attorney General Land and Transportation Division” <julie.h.china@hawaii.gov>; janice.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov <janice.okubo@doh.hawaii.gov>; Scott J. Glenn <scott.glenn@doh.hawaii.gov>; oeqhawaii@doh.hawaii
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018, 1:53:32 PM HST
Subject: Re: URGENT: Pueo Habitat/ TREES DUMPED INTO KALOI GULCH BLOCKING DRAINAGE @ UHWO
Aloha Kumu Michael Kumukauoha Lee
Native Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner
AND
Recognized Cultural Descendant by OIBC
for Honouliuli
##############################
Aloha Honorable Virginia Pressler, M.D.
Director of Health
Clean Water Branch
Environmental Management Division
CC: State Department of Land and Natural Resources
Chair Suzanne Case
Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Administrator David G. Smith
CC: USFWS Jenny Hoskins
Migratory Species Act
CC: University of Hawaii West Oahu
Chancellor Maenette Benham
CC: University of Hawaii Board of Directors
UH President David Lassner
& Concerned Authorities
Director Virginia Pressler, M.D.,
Please be aware that on the University of Hawaii West Oahu Campus (UHWO,
is a drainage waterway named Kaloi Gulch.
On May 9, 2018, I witnessed the once tree lined Kaloi Gulch with its "old growth" trees
where the Pueo (Hawaiian Owl) often frequented to forage, and at times, pending the
season, would construct and tend to their nests in the nearby grasses, knocked down.
These trees were used by the Pueo to seek shelter from the wild dogs, mongoose, and
cats and were destroyed - bulldozed directly into the Kaloi Gulch itself.
Please be advised, that upon notifying you of this event, to request from your office, that
such condition/evidence be brought to the City and County of Honolulu - Department of
Facilities Maintenance, since Kaloi Gulch connects to Hunehune Gulch whereby this
waterway of drainage system traverses the right-of-way along and within, the Honolulu
Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) property for discharge after vacating UHWO
jurisdiction.
Be it further advised, that the trees unearthed, and dumped into Kaloi Gulch, housed two
pair of Barn Owls- of which specie is protected under the Migratory Species Act- the two
pair of Barn Owls can be witnessed flying around their destroyed nests. Plumage- white
feathers identified as Barn Owl feathers belonging to fledglings of which were unable to
fly away and escape the bulldozer, can be seen in the area.
Additionally, the stands of tall grasses where the Pueo nested, were bulldozed, and removed.
The foliage has been piled into mounds on the gulch embankment/strewn about on the top of
the slope of the gulch.
Within the grasses, were traditional nesting sites belonging to the Pueo, a ground nesting bird
listed as an endangered species on Oahu. The area where the trees have been dumped into
was refuge for Pueo fledglings and this area was documented with photo and video evidence
as being inhabited by the Pueo. This evidence was brought to the attention of the Department
of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
With the dead trees blocking the proper waterway drainage, along with the piles of dead grass,
such act has prevented the Pueo from returning to its nesting site.
It is of my observation, that the destruction of the trees now in the gulch, should be of concern
to authorities working on ensuring our drainage systems are not blocked with debris- only in this
instance, it's the debris that nurtured the protected Barn Owl, Pueo, Heron, and Hoary Bat that have
truly suffered by this act.
I have substantial documentation to augment and supplement the aforementioned claim. Please
do not hesitate to contact me for any photo or video evidence to compel you to investigate if such
is in your domain for recourse.
Sample/Description:
Photos depict the westside of Kaloi Gulch void of its trees of which are now deposited
into the gulch.
I have included a youtube video depicting exactly where I am standing in these photos
pasted below- where a family of Pueo were raising their young- on the banks of Kaloi
Gulch so one can see the exact area that nurtured Pueo before it was defoliated:
Mike Lee @ Kaloi Gulch May 9, 2018 8:50AM where Pueo fledgling was
photographed last year and evidence of Pueo fledgling confirmed by DLNR-
Pueo fledgling lived here in this very gulch at this very spot:
On May 7th, 2018, one could see the two pair of Barn Owls that escaped
the tree removal circling their destroyed nests- see below:
Mike Lee on the very spot where the youtube link is provided above
that depicted the Pueo hiding in the grass- tending to its young-
right here, now defoliated:
Evidence of Pueo fledgling in the possession of DLNR at exact spot where
Mike Lee was at Kaloi Gulch May 9, 2018:
Trees where Barn Owls resided - protected by Migratory Species Act-
nests now in the bowel of the gulch- feathers remain:
Mike Lee May 9, 2018 UHWO 9:30AM- view of Kaloi Gulch at
right of Mike Lee after defoliation transpired on May 7, 2018- photo below:
May 9, 2018 9:45AM Arrival of bulldozer @ UHWO to defoliate
remaining trees as is evident /practice presumed to continue to plow
the trees into the gulch- blocking drainage with removal of all grasses
that are left remaining- photo below:
Photos below depict one of the Barn Owl nests destroyed - before and after -with precise date and time of act:
Youtube of Pueo that would sit for days on end in this very tree to wait for a mate to arrive along Kaloi Gulch- trees removed/ destroyed:
Mahalo for your immediate attention to this serious matter-
Your cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated.
Aloha Keakua Pono Nui
Michael Kumukauoha Lee
Native Hawaiian Cultural practitioner
Attachments area
FYI- and Aloha-
Please see below sent from Mike Lee- can you assist?
Mike did what he could.....and has not ceased in the pursuit of right over wrong.
Amelia Gora is working her ass off on all the land issues too -she is amazing. If she is successful in the quest for justice
and due process, the Pueo will be safe. But until then.....
This bird of prominence and providence
needs all the voices it can to unite and help defend its home that is currently under siege.
Mahalo for your consideration - please do not be offended, but I often wonder- why is it that
it appears only Mike Lee, by degree, is banging on the doors of justice for the voiceless creatures?
I sent Mike this email two nights ago- see below, and the next morning, Mike came to the site
and prayed, over and over, and again and again. It sent light into darkness- can you see the light
and help spread it?
TB
TB
On Thursday, May 10, 2018, 1:53:32 PM HST, Michael Lee <keakuaskahu777@yahoo.com> wrote:
Aloha Kumu Michael Kumukauoha Lee
Native Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner
AND
Recognized Cultural Descendant by OIBC
for Honouliuli
Aloha Honorable Virginia Pressler, M.D.
Director of Health
Clean Water Branch
Environmental Management Division
CC: State Department of Land and Natural Resources
Chair Suzanne Case
Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Administrator David G. Smith
CC: USFWS Jenny Hoskins
Migratory Species Act
CC: University of Hawaii West Oahu
Chancellor Maenette Benham
CC: University of Hawaii Board of Directors
UH President David Lassner
& Concerned Authorities
Director Virginia Pressler, M.D.,
Please be aware that on the University of Hawaii West Oahu Campus (UHWO,
is a drainage waterway named Kaloi Gulch.
On May 9, 2018, I witnessed the once tree lined Kaloi Gulch with its "old growth" trees
where the Pueo (Hawaiian Owl) often frequented to forage, and at times, pending the
season, would construct and tend to their nests in the nearby grasses, knocked down.
These trees were used by the Pueo to seek shelter from the wild dogs, mongoose, and
cats and were destroyed - bulldozed directly into the Kaloi Gulch itself.
Please be advised, that upon notifying you of this event, to request from your office, that
such condition/evidence be brought to the City and County of Honolulu - Department of
Facilities Maintenance, since Kaloi Gulch connects to Hunehune Gulch whereby this
waterway of drainage system traverses the right-of-way along and within, the Honolulu
Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) property for discharge after vacating UHWO
jurisdiction.
Be it further advised, that the trees unearthed, and dumped into Kaloi Gulch, housed two
pair of Barn Owls- of which specie is protected under the Migratory Species Act- the two
pair of Barn Owls can be witnessed flying around their destroyed nests. Plumage- white
feathers identified as Barn Owl feathers belonging to fledglings of which were unable to
fly away and escape the bulldozer, can be seen in the area.
Additionally, the stands of tall grasses where the Pueo nested, were bulldozed, and removed.
The foliage has been piled into mounds on the gulch embankment/strewn about on the top of
the slope of the gulch.
Within the grasses, were traditional nesting sites belonging to the Pueo, a ground nesting bird
listed as an endangered species on Oahu. The area where the trees have been dumped into
was refuge for Pueo fledglings and this area was documented with photo and video evidence
as being inhabited by the Pueo. This evidence was brought to the attention of the Department
of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
With the dead trees blocking the proper waterway drainage, along with the piles of dead grass,
such act has prevented the Pueo from returning to its nesting site.
It is of my observation, that the destruction of the trees now in the gulch, should be of concern
to authorities working on ensuring our drainage systems are not blocked with debris- only in this
instance, it's the debris that nurtured the protected Barn Owl, Pueo, Heron, and Hoary Bat that have
truly suffered by this act.
I have substantial documentation to augment and supplement the aforementioned claim. Please
do not hesitate to contact me for any photo or video evidence to compel you to investigate if such
is in your domain for recourse.
Sample/Description:
Photos depict the westside of Kaloi Gulch void of its trees of which are now deposited
into the gulch.
I have included a youtube video depicting exactly where I am standing in these photos
pasted below- where a family of Pueo were raising their young- on the banks of Kaloi
Gulch so one can see the exact area that nurtured Pueo before it was defoliated:
Mike Lee @ Kaloi Gulch May 9, 2018 8:50AM where Pueo fledgling was
photographed last year and evidence of Pueo fledgling confirmed by DLNR-
Pueo fledgling lived here in this very gulch at this very spot:
On May 7th, 2018, one could see the two pair of Barn Owls that escaped
the tree removal circling their destroyed nests- see below:
Mike Lee on the very spot where the youtube link is provided above
that depicted the Pueo hiding in the grass- tending to its young-
right here, now defoliated:
Evidence of Pueo fledgling in the possession of DLNR at exact spot where
Mike Lee was at Kaloi Gulch May 9, 2018:
Trees where Barn Owls resided - protected by Migratory Species Act-
nests now in the bowel of the gulch- feathers remain:
Mike Lee May 9, 2018 UHWO 9:30AM- view of Kaloi Gulch at
right of Mike Lee after defoliation transpired on May 7, 2018- photo below:
May 9, 2018 9:45AM Arrival of bulldozer @ UHWO to defoliate
remaining trees as is evident /practice presumed to continue to plow
the trees into the gulch- blocking drainage with removal of all grasses
that are left remaining- photo below:
Photos below depict one of the Barn Owl nests destroyed - before and after -with precise date and time of act:
Youtube of Pueo that would sit for days on end in this very tree to wait for a mate to arrive along Kaloi Gulch- trees removed/ destroyed:
Mahalo for your immediate attention to this serious matter-
Your cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated.
Aloha Keakua Pono Nui
Michael Kumukauoha Lee
Native Hawaiian Cultural practitioner
Attachments area
********************************************
Michael J. Kitchens was live.
UPDATE: Please ask Mayor Caldwell to place a focus on Hau Bush as apparently, it has been neglected in the past. Something must be done to prevent it from becoming the wasteland that it was. I believe they need someone to work there as an attendant like our other parks. From my sources, apparently, people are already back inside and causing issues again.
---------------- I was invited to come down and take a look at the Hau Bush cleanup being coordinated by the D8 Weed and... Seed, Ewa Lions Club, HPD and the City & County of Honolulu. I participated in a cleanup of the park a while back and I am extremely saddened to see its current state. The homeless who put down roots there aren't bad people but there needs to be respect for others who also frequent here. I no longer bring my family here. It's incredible what has changed in 6 months...that's the last time I was here. This apparently is a regular thing that must be done however this was a significant one because there's evidence that a chop shop was being ran out of one of the tents. There has also been a lot of crime happening in the nearby neighborhood and its being traced to here. See More  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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