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11 10 Univenity Ave., #406 • Honolulu, HI 96826 

 Phone: 808-943-9658 Fax: 808-955-7364 



Eslabbshcd 1912 

 A Non-profit Organizjuon 

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 KAUAI 

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GARDEN CIRCLES 



Hawaii Kai 

 Kaneohe 

 Lani-Kai 

 Waialae-Kahala 



February 11, 1994 



The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka 

 United States Senate 

 720 Hart Senate Office Building 

 Washington, D.C. 20510-1103 



Dear Senator Akaka: 



The Outdoor Circle is increasingly concerned about the uncontrolled spread of 

 Coccinia grandis, commonly known as ivy gourd. This virulent pest is 

 growing out of control, particularly on the windward side of Oahu and 

 threatens to suffocate all trees and shrubs growing in its way. To see the 

 disastrous effects of this blight, I recommend you view the Kapaa Quarry 

 Road in Kailua. Extensive damage has occurred to the existing trees as a 

 result of the spread of ivy gourd. 



Knowing of your keen interest in Hawai' i's environment and your support of 

 research through the National Biological Survey, we are appealing to you to 

 direct available federal funding to the State of Hawai' i's Department of 

 Agriculture. Researchers in our state desperately need the funds to find 

 environmentally safe measures to combat ivy gourd. 



Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you. 

 Sincerely 



Mary St^ner 

 C.E.O. 



