Even more vitally, severe concerns exist - the land conceals historical anthrax burial sites. Over the years, the tranquility and natural beauty of this land have been a source of peace and comfort to the many visitors and residents of Princeville. Now, the threat of development by Starwood Capital Group, owners of the 1Hotel, looms large, foreshadowing a great violation of this sacred space and possible anthrax infection.

Every foot of this verdant protective expanse lost to concrete is a hit to the North Shore community and a reckless approach to our environment and residents. Experts have stated the dangers of disturbing anthrax burial sites, which can lead to the re-emergence of spores and potentially lethal health risks.

The Makai Woods Golf Course was designed to explicitly cover known cattle burial sites from the 20th century anthrax outbreak that killed hundreds of livestock before it was finally contained.

This petition fights for the right to preserve Princeville's open space and protect resident's health as we believe the original developers envisioned.

Let's urge Starwood Capital Group and our local authorities to halt Starwood's development on these precious lands. For our environment, for our community, for our future, we beseech you all to sign this petition. Your support gives strength to our cause and helps keep Princeville's original Master Plan with the Makai Golf Course lands as they were intended to be: open and free from anthrax.

Mahalo nui loa.
-SOS Hui

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• Mr. Barry Sternlicht - CEO & Founder, Starwood Capital Group, owners of 1Hotel
• Mr. Derek Kawakami - Mayor of Kauai County
• Mr. Mel Rapozo - Chair, Kauai County Council
• Mr. Francis DeGracia - Chair, Kauai County Planning Commission
• Mr. Kaʻāina S. Hull - Director, Kauai Planning Department
• Ms. Patti Thiele - Chair, Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Board of Directors

"Please preserve this space. We don’t need more toxins, we don’t need more buildings on our beautiful North Shore. Mahalo Nuu Loa"

"Barry Sternlick is interested in green but not green space. The area is a jewel and should be preserved as one of natures wonders not exploited. Additionally why have we not seen proof of the soils quality? The islands health facilities are not able to deal with such a potential health risk. Let’s be smart not risky. ."

"Keep open spaces as they are and we’re always meant to be!! Kauai does not need more development!"

"For the health and safety of the residents of this island, from our newborns to our Kupuna, I urge you to block this development. People will be forced to leave, and we will make sure that the world knows about this before considering buying or renting any property on Kauai. You will destroy our homeland forever. Have respect for our Hawaiian culture, please. Without the Hawaiians, are we still Hawaii? The answer is no."

"Anthrax is deadly. That's all we need to know ! Keep our people, animals and Aina safe."

"I support the owners petition to stop development of the Wood golf course and open areas with homes and condos."

"Do not excavate!"

"It’s a no brainer. Stop these developers!"

"Absolutely opposed to development on this site!!"

"My backyard is the epicenter of anthrax burials on woods course, holes 6 and 7. please do not dig and disturb the spores to make us sick. Leave the green spaces alone , Princeville is already too crowded as it is ."

"I will not condone disturbing the anthrax located under the Woods Golf Course, and endanfering peoples' lives."

"Preserve Princeville open space!"

"Kauai, and especially the North side of the island is one of the few areas of the Hawaiian island chain that retains the breathing space that draws us all here. Voracious development has turned Oahu into a stressful overpopulated slab, loaded with big city problems. The development of Princeville has been completed, and with a wonderful result. There is no reason, other than blind greed, to jam in more posh housing structures. The act of adding more structures will damage the appeal of this space, while increasing the demands for expanded infrastructure: more roads, sewers, water, electricity generation. As the Princeville area becomes another congested tourist zone the property values and overall tax revenue will inevitably drop and the project will be halted. By then Starwood will be long gone, leaving the ugly excavations of the prior golf course and partially completed subdivisions for the next starry-eyed developer. Princeville ain't broke - let's not "fix" it!"

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