Ala Kahakai Trail Association

2 acquisitions for approximately 1,840 acres in Kiolakaa. These parcels were in development stages. We were able to secure government funding to purchase the properties using State and County programs. There is an easement attached to the property by the Hawaii County to ensure the land is protected. There are numerous cultural significant sites within the purchased lands as well as antive dry forest. With this purchase the coastline has been protected from Ka Lae to Honuapo.

Performed a baseline survey for Kiolakaa to better understand what is currently on the property and make sure to record any changes as they occur. There has been an issue with illegal access through our properties to get to the coastline which resulted in considerable damages to ancient rock walls and depletion of ocean resources.

Stewardship and community engagement for all the acquired properties. The activities include hikes with community groups, access program where community members can reserve the use of the coastal are for a weekend, monitoring illegal access, beach cleanups, educational talks about the land and outreach to community to get more involvement. Working with NPS at Puu Honua o Honaunau to clear easement through our property to their property.