Appendix A: Report of Interpretive Programs

REPORT ON
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMSAITIUPUA’A 0 KAIIANA
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARKKAHANA, O’AHU

Ahupua ‘a 0 Kahana, circa 1

Report Prepared by:
KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEEMarch, 1999

REPORT ON

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMSAHUP1JA’A 0 KAHANA

KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARKKAHANA, O’AHU

Report Prepared by:
KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Report Prepared for:
STATE OF HAWAI’I

Department of Land and Natural Resources
Division of State Parks

March, 1999

STATE OF HAWAI’I

Benjamin J. Cayetano
Governor

BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Timothy E. Johns, Chairperson
Russell S. Kokubun, Hawai’i Member

William Kennison, Maui Member

Kathryn Whang Inouye, O’ahu Member
Lynn P. McCrory, Kaua’i Member
Colbert M. Matsumoto, At-Large Member

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Timothy E. Johns, Director
Janet Kawelo, Deputy

DIVISION OF STATE PARKS
Ralston H. Nagata, Administrator

Al Rogers, Kahana Valley Park Coordinator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

1

The Kahana Advisory Committee (KAC)

1

Program Goals and Direction
KAC Meetings

2

1

2

Accomplishments
Vision Statement

3

Residents’ Survey

3Mission Statement

4

Development of “Sign-up” Chart

7

Other Concerns and Issues

7

Projects Currently in Operation

9

Plan for the Future

9

APPENDIX A: Exhibit C of Residential Leases in Kahana Valley
APPENDIX B:

Notes from Meetings of the Kahana Advisory Committee

APPENDIX C: Notes from Meetings of the KAC with Kahana Residents

APPENDIX D: Residents Survey Form
APPENDIX E:“Report on the Residents’ Interpretive Program Survey in the Ahupua’a
0 Kahana”

APPENDIX F:“Report on the Residents’ Response to a Proposed Hawaiian Language
Immersion Program in the Ahupua’a 0 Kahana”

APPENDIX G:

Correspondence

APPENDIX H:

Bibliography of Planning Reports and Studies for Kahana

APPENDIX I:State Legislation Establishing State Parks Interpretive Program
LIST OF TABLESTABLE 1:TABLE 2:

Goals, Objectives and Activities of the KahanaInterpretive Program

5

Resources of Kahana Ahupua’a8

PREFACE

The planning for Kahana Valley State Park has been supported by a number ofadvisory committees established to promote the participation of valley residents andcommunity members. Shortly after the purchase of Kahana Valley for a State Park in

1970, then Governor John Burns appointed a Kahana Task Force. This Task Force wascomprised of representatives from the resident families and outside community
members. A report was submitted in 1972 which recommended the “Living Park”
concept be adopted at Kahana. Because of lack of funding to implement the plan, theTask Force was disbanded in 1974.
In 1977, the park residents prepared the Ieople’s Plan. This plan was drafted in

response to objections raised about the park master plan prepared by H. Mogi Planningand Research Corporation. However, the People’s Plan and Mogi’s plan both
recommended that the State form an Advisory Council. As a result, the Kahana
Advisory Council was appointed in 1984 and consisted of one represetntive of eachKahana family plus representatives of community groups with an interest in the park.
Government representatives served on the Council without a vote. This Advisory
Council prepared two reports:•

Report on the Residents of Kahana (1985). This was a census of valley residents andtheir historic ties to the valley since the 1970 acquisition by the State. It listed the 31
familes to be given Revocable Permits. The Board of Land and Natural Resources(BLNR) approved this document for implementation.

•

Kahana State Park Development Plan (1985). This plan was not approved in total
but was the basis for the Board’s Approved Policies for the Implementation of the Kahana
Valley State Park Development Plan.

The Council was disbanded for lack of community participation and the shift inemphasis to the establishment of the terms and conditions of the resident leases. The
term for the Advisory Council was originally set at 5 years but actually functioned for 8
years, until 1992.
The most recent Kahana Advisory Committee was established in January 1997 toaddress aspects of the park’s interpretive program. Exhibit C of the resident leases,
entitled “Interpretive Hawaiian Cultural Program Participation Commitment”, statesthat interpretive programs shall be recommended by an advisory committee withparticipation by the residents. In addition, it states that the advisory committee andPark Manager shall meet annually to review and evaluate the overall interpretive

programs. Towards these objectives, the current Kahana Advisory Committee met
over the past two years to develop recommendations for interpretive program
development and operations as presented in this report. They are acknowledged for all
their time and effort in working with the residents, community, and park staff toestablish this foundation for the Kahana’s interpretive program.

Department of Land and Natural Resources
Division of State Parks—ii—

Kahana Advisory Committee

Report on Interpretive Programs
At the outset, the Committee is most grateful for the leadership of

Pikake Pelekai, and the support of the State Parks staff. Without
their vision and persistence, the work of the Committee would nothave been as thorough and accurate in identifying clear goals andmethods to be used to guide the future activities of the residents of

Kahana.
Introduction
For more than 30 years, Kahana has been considered one of the last and most uniqueexamples of an ahupua ‘a, that Hawaiian land division which extends from the top of themountain at the head of the valley, down through the forests, the agricultural area, theshoreline including Huilua Fishpond, and out to the reef at the entrance to the bay.
ln its determination that this would be deemed a “cultural park”, the State recognized
the value of the ahupua’a concept, and has attempted to find ways of perpetuating theancient ahupua ‘a culture. This has included the planning for an educational/interpretive

program to promote an understanding of the culture and concepts while preserving theabundance and diversity of the natural and cultural resources in the Kahana ahupua’a.
In 1991, the State Legislature established a State Parks Interpretive Program known as‘Ama Ho’omalu (places to seek peace) (HRS, Chapter 184: 31 and 32) (Appendix I). The

goal of this program is to develop “parks of distinction” by implementing interpretive
programs that promote visitor understanding and appreciation of Hawai’i’s uniquenatural and cultural heritage. Kahana is one of the parks selected for developing andimplementing such an interpretive program. To assist in this effort, the Director of theState Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNIR) appointed the present Kahana
Advisory Committee.
The Kahana Advisory Committee (KAC)The KAC was appointed by the DLNR Director. The KAC was initially convened in

January of 1997 with ten (10) members. The committee was restructured in 1998 andincludes the following six (6) members:
Pikake Pelekai, Chairperson

Former Kahana Resident

Sunny Greer
Awo Mainaaupo

Kahana Resident

Barbara Mills

Community Representative

Ben Shafer

Kahana Resident

Norman Shapiro

Kahana Resident

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Program Goals and Direction
KAC was responsible for developing a mission for the Kahana ahupua’a andrecommending appropriate goals and objectives which would be in accord with Exhibit“C” (Interpetive Hawaiian Cultural Program Participation Commitment) of theresidential leases. This mandate, Exhibit “C”, establishes 25 hours per month per familyas the requirement for in-kind payment of the resident’s lease (copy in Appendix A).
Exhibit “C” also identifies:

1)

Requirements for eligible interpretive programs: Following an expression ofinterest by residents in a specific program, that program should then be reviewed
by an advisory committee working with the Park Manager and, if appropriate,should then be recommended for action.

2)

Type of work to be performed: Requires attention to all aspects of the scheduledactivity including planning, gathering/preparing materials, presenting the eventand clean up. Learning, teaching and evaluating activities as part of a scheduled,ongoing training program also qualifies for work hours. All this activity must be
voluntary.

3) Those family members who qualify for earning work hours: All family membersover

14 are eligible to provide working hours.

4) Number of hours required: As stated above, 25 hours per family per month arerequired, with the provision that service credit up to 150 hours per year may be
accumulated.

5) Scheduling of interpretive programs: The State should be respectful of residents’time and work constraints. At the same time, residents should recognize that
Kahana has been designated a “living, cultural park” where traditional Hawaiian
customs and practices should be

perpetuated and shared with Kahana visitors

through interpretive and educational programs.
6) Penalties for lack of compliance and a procedure for dispute resolution: Penalties areassessed for tardiness or non-attendance at events, and a procedure for dispute
resolution has been proposed.
KAC Meetings

The current Committee met thirteen (13) times between November 20, 1997 andOctober 31, 1998 (minutes attached in Appendix B). Resident participation before

November 20, 1997 was limited because there was a planned agenda. For alternate
meetings, an announcement was posted inviting residents to attend. The largest
number of residents present was at the October 3, 1998 meeting where representativesof 17 families attended. Another previous meeting with good representation of families
was held on March 14, 1998 in the coconut grove where 13 families were represented(minutes attached in Appendix C).

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Accomplishments
Because of the lack of a quorum at meetings in the first year, the majority of theCommittee’s work was done from May to October of 1998, much of it based on the
results of the Resident Survey completed on May 31. The Committee did not want to
act in a vacuum, but felt that all planning should be hand-in-hand with the residents andthe State Parks. Because of this, all efforts were made to empower the residents.

1) Vision and Mission Statements were proposed.

2) Two surveys were completed: one survey was of the residents regarding the futureof Kahana and their part in this (Appendices D and E), and the other was a samplingof the residents regarding their opinions of the value of teaching and utilizing the
Hawaiian language in Kahana (Appendix F).

Although an effort was made tosurvey all resident families, some declined to participate and others were not home.

3) Representatives of the Committee met with the Director of DLNR on December 28,
1998.

4)

Proposed that the State Parks should consider methods of including Kahana Bay aspart of the ahupua’a.

Vision Statement

Following the February 21, 1998 meeting of the KAC, a questionnaire was submitted to
all residents for review regarding the statement:
Ahupua’a o Kahana forever no nã kupa maoli o Kahana
The ahupua’a of Kahana forever for the people of Kahana.

Subsequently, with no objections, this was established as the vision statement, and wasused to provide direction for further development and refinement of the interpretive
programs.
Residents’ Survey
At the May 2, 1998 meeting, it was determined that it had become necessary to consider

the mana’o of the residents as to the concept of Hawaiian Cultural Interpretive

programs. Five residents (3 of whom were members of KAC) agreed to attempt tointerview the 31 residents between May 15 and May 31. The survey of 20 families(sample survey form attached in Appendix D) was completed on time and the resultscompiled and submitted to KAC at its June 27 meeting. Total confidentiality wasobserved in both the survey itself and the final report. “Report on the Residents’
Interpretive Program Survey in the Ahupua’a o Kahana” is attached (Appendix E).
Seven (7) residents attended the June 27 meeting, and provided further comments on
the survey. The results of this survey provided substantial input for the goals as
established by KAC.
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Mission Statement
At subsequent meetings, having considered the results of the residents’ survey, KAC

proposed the following Mission Statement:
The mission of the ahupua’a of Kahana is to preserve, protect,perpetuate and revitalize the ahupua’a of Kahana for the people ofKahana and all Hawai’i through the care, protection, maintenance,
preservation and teaching stewardship of the environment, Hawaiian
culture, ancestors, and resources located in the ahupua’a from themountains to the sea. This mission will be achieved throughimplementation of the following goals:•mãlama kaiapuni (care of the Ahupua’a)•mãlama mo’omeheu o Hawai’i (care of the Culture)•mãlama küpuna (care of the Ancestors)•mãlama waiwai (care of the Resources)•mãlama kupa (care of the People)

KAC arrived at these goals by recognizing that “caring” or “mälama” was central to any

successful program for Kahana. This means not only caring for the ahupua’a itself, but
additionally the Hawaiian culture, the ancestors, the resources and the people
themselves. Beyond caring, there is an underlying element of spirituality in all of thesefacets of life in the ahupua’a. Thus in expanding activities around these goals, KAC
considered spirituality to be basic to all.
In October 1998, an additional survey was conducted by a member of KAC and twoother residents. These latter two residents had approached KAC regarding theestablishment of a Hawaiian language immersion program for children in the Kahana

Valley State Park. The resulting document is the report entitled “The Residents’
Response to a Proposed Hawaiian Language Immersion Program in the Ahupua’a oKahana” (Appendix F). General conclusions were that residents supported the teachingof Hawaiian language to children of all ages, especially since only one person in Kahana
speaks the language fluently. Of the 21 families surveyed, 70% had children under 14
years of age. The surveyors recommended that participation should be limited, and that
1/4 of the monthly lease requirement could be fuilfilled by children attending theselanguage sessions. They also recommended construction of a permanent facility forthese classes. No action has been taken by the Committee at this time.

Following the acceptance of the Mission statement, KAC further expanded the goals byclustering activities in those areas whose concerns were 1) the environment, 2) the
Hawaiian culture, 3) the ancestors, 4) the resources, and 5) the people themselves. Thus
we have a matrix of many activities from which residents may choose

Goals 1-

(Table 1 identifies

5).

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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE KAHANA INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM
Goal #1:

Goal #2:

Goal #3:

Goal #5:

Goal #4:Mãlama kaiapuniMãlama mo’omeheu oMãlama kipunaMãlama waiwniMãlama kupa

(Care of the Ahupua’a)

Hawai’i (Care of the Culture)(Care of the ancestors)(Care of the resources)(Care of the people)

Spirituality

Spirituality

Spirituality

Spirituality

Spirituality*The ahupua’a is the lands

activities can occur*All natural and culturalfrom the summit of thewithin the ahupua’a, fromresources

moutains to the reef in thethe summit of the moutains

within the ahupua’a frombay.

to the reef in the bay.

the summit to the reef.

A. Promote Ahupua’a o Kahanaasofficial name of

A. Arts & Crafts (Maintain

A. Maintain and respect

and perpetuate the arts

“park”.

Develop signs that define
the ahupua’a and places

cemeteries and gravesites

and crafts unique to-(legendary places).

-

-

-

A. Agricultural systems(Restore and maintain)-

Kahana)that are wahi pana-Kapa-making
Lauhala weaving
Coconut frond weaving
Hula implementsthat are contained-.

A. ‘Ohana-Counseling and

Wailua ‘auwai

services for work,

lo’i

school, medical, health,well-being

Others--Events that bring ‘ohana

togetherkientify küpuna that can
assist in mediation andcounseling
B.

Legal/Political Advocacy
Advocate preservationof the ahupua’a system
and konohiki rights--

Educate others

B.

Fishing
Net-making
Shrimping
Crabbing
Traps

B.

Recognition of kupuna

B. Restoration of Huilua

Fishpond (loko i’a)-B. Subsistence--

gardens--

C. Resource Management--

Monitoring
Kapu system

C. Farming
-

.

-

-

D. Reestablish traditional
names
-

-

-

-

-

C. Reforestation-

Medicinal-

Identify viable species
Replant native species

Cultural/Traditional

Encourage use of

Trout Farm Road

Hawaiian words

Wa.hi panathrough the Palapala

Agricultural sites
Showonmap

C. Conduct oral histories

Subsistence

D. Hawaiian language

Promote use of added

1,000 sq. feet adjacent toresidential lots for-

C. Sales---D. Genealogy-

Gather from kupuna-Show on map

D. Religious sites (Care forand educate about them)---

Pu’u Makane Heiau

Kapa’ele’ele ko’a
Others to be identified

Hukilau

Arts and crafts

Produce
Flowers

Goal #1:

Goal #2:

Goal #3:

Goal #4:

Goal #5:Mãlama kaiapuniMãlama mo’omeheu o

Mamma küpuna

Mãlama waiwaiMãlama kupa

(Care of the Ahupua’a)

Hawai’i (Care of the Culture)(Care of the ancestors)(Care of the resources)(Care of the people)

E.

Genealogy
Gather family ones--

Show on map

E. Historic Buildings
-

-

-

-

F. Games

Kam Mon Store
Mormon Chapel

Makanoa house
Others to be identified

F. Water (springs & streams)-

Develop game field--

Make implements-

Identify sources
Maintain and care for.

G. Food Preparation

G. Water Systems-

H. Mo’olelo (storytelling)--

Identify Kahana stories

H. Trails-

Share stories

Healing Traditions
La’au lapa’au
-

-Lomi
-

-

J.

La’aukãhea
Others to be identified

Cultural Events
-

-

-

-

-

Makahiki
Ho’ikeHo’olaulea
Hukilau
Others to be identified

K. Canoe Htilau---

Building, maintenanceProtocol, programs

Training

L. Music and Dance-

Hula: discover,translate, teach, share-

Develop program withHa ‘aheo school

Locate, re-open,
maintain-I.

Artesian wellInterpret, guided tours

Development of “Sign-up” Chart
At the October 3 meeting, all residents were invited to attend to provide input about

the above activities. Seventeen (17) families were in attendance. The goals of theMission Statement were broken down into activities, and charts were placed on thewall, where residents were asked to sign indicating their interest. Those charts remainon the wall in the Orientation Center, the aim being that more families would sign up
after discussion with their family members. This has not happened and in aconversation with Mr. Rogers on November 23, it was found that only three (3) families

had signed-up on the charts.

Subsequently, the Committee agreed on December 31,
1998 as the deadline for sign-up. However, this sign-up continues to be used to help
residents plan their participation in the interpretive program.
In addition to the chart of Goals and Activities, the cultural and natural resources ofKahana have been preliminarily identified and charted (Table 2).
Other Concerns and Issues

The following concerns were noted by the Committee based on the responses in theresident surveys, observations, and discussions at meetings. Not all of these concerns
were verified

by the KAC and some were felt to be outside the scope of the KAC.

•

Lack of resident attendance at meetings, especially when their input was requested.

•

Lack of consistent scheduling of activities by park staff and publicity regarding

them, both for the residents themselves and the community at large.
•

Misunderstanding of the term “maintenance.” It was agreed that until the meaning
is clarified, all types of maintenance wifi be accepted for work hours. All activites
should be coordinated by the office.

•No consistent system for reporting and monitoring hours.

•

Abuse of leases by not contributing work hours of any sort, or attending meetings
when requested. (Refer to correspondence in Appendix G)•

Questionable resident support of the Alternate Learning Center’s (ALC) presence inthe Valley; request for ALC curriculum to deal more with Hawaiian concepts.

•

Residents request resource for Hawaiian language.

•“Interpretation” and which activities qualify for interpretive hours not clearly
understood.

•

Minimum communication and lack of mutual respect between Park staff andresidents.

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TABLE 2RESOURCES OF KAHANA AHUPUA’A

Pre-Contact Historic

Post-Contact Historic

Legendary/Cultural

Sites

Sites

Sites

Agricultural Fieldsystem

Mormon Chapel

Cemeteries•

Wailua ‘auwai

•

•

Lo’i

•

•

Terraces•

Natural Resources

Botanical Resources

Upland Forest

Kahana Bay

Mormon Cemetery

•

Hala

•

Nearshore

Coconut Grove area

•

Awa

•

Reef

Mauka area•

‘OlenaFamily graves (houselots)

•

Hau

•

Kou

•Koa
•

Housesites

Kam Mon Store

Hilo La’au Cave

Ti

Wauke Garden

Kahawainui (Kahana) Stream••

Estuary
Tributary streams: Kawa,
Pilali, Kalehua, Koloahulu

Heiau
•

Ko’a
•

•

•

•

Coconut Grove

Kahana Beach

Military Structures

Petroglyphs

Marine resources (limu)

Marine LifeHousesites(east side)
Keaniani (west side)

Fishponds•

Huilua•Wailua•Pukoko

Bib

La’au

•

Fish

•

Corals

Fauna•

Plantation

•

Birds

•

Ethnic•

Pigs

Hula Hãlau
•Pua Ha’aheo

Railroad

Caves•

Mo’olelo (legendary sites)

Kapa’ele’ele (west)
Kauninio (west, in bay)
Palani (east)

Kilo•

Rice MillPu’u Makane

Endangered Species (to be
identified and protected)

Spring Water•

Lack of training and orientation for activities.

•

Need for appropriate signage for sites, activities, etc.

••

Importance of stressing the fact that visitors are coming to pour houses’ and thus,
need a host to welcome them and make them aware of procedures and protocol
through an orientation talk.
Exhibit C of the lease states that the interpretive service credit is not to exceed 150
hours annually. This may hamper the work on larger projects, such as therestoration of Huilua Fishpond and the ‘auwai and lo’i.

Projects Currently in Operation•

Residents, with the collaboration of State Parks archaeologists, are restoring the‘auwai and lo’i in the mauka area and conduct work days each Wednesday andSaturday for those who want to participate. They also conduct site visitations andsponsor work days at the lo’i.
•

Evidence of pre-contact structures has been noted, which may require immediate

professional attention.
•

One Saturday a month, groups work on Huilua fishpond.

•

A canoe was purchased and dedicated. Plans are now being developed for theconstruction of a canoe hz1au.

•

Research has been done on ahupua’a resource management, which could be utilized
in the ahupua’a in the future.

•

School groups and other organizations have hiked into Kahana.
Plan for the Future

KAC has identified an exhaustive list of activities which have been shared and discussedwith residents. This list has enough variety so that one or another of the activities
should appeal to every resident, and would qualify for their 25 work hours per month.
Charts identifying these activities have been posted on the walls of the Orientation
Center to be available for sign-up by residents. Because this has only been moderately

successful, KAC proposes the following plan of action (no priorities have been
established for these activities):•

Continue with activities now in place, with improvement in scheduling and staffing.

(see below)•

Develop a comprehensive master plan for the ahupua’a, including resource
management and interpretation.

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Following review and endorsement by KAC and Park staff, Park Staff to provide aseries of workshops, beginning with one on methods of interpretation, especially as
this applies to Park activities.
Residents to express their needs/wants to staff as to other types of workshops, i.e.,
Hawaiian history/culture, instruction in arts & crafts, methods of recording oral

histories, and others.
•

Following review and acceptance by KAC and Park staff, provide instructors,
materials, location for these activities.

•

Residents should be kept aware of the fact that Kahana has been designated an‘Ama Ho’omalu park, wherein traditional Hawaiian customs and practices should be

perpetuated and shared with Park visitors. (The designation ‘Ama Ho’omalu should
be used more often in communications to keep that concept in the minds of bothresidents and Park staff.)•

Park staff should publicize available activities, through the appropriate division of
Department of Education, newspapers and other media. These announcements
should then be posted in a public place so residents are aware of prospective visits.

•

Park staff should schedule activities far enough in advance to allow for theconvenience of resident participation.

•“Calendar of events” should be posted in a public place.

•

Scheduled activities should have a resident and/or Park staff supervising theactivity. This is especially important in order that visitors not only experience
Kahana, but are given an orientation to the total ahupua’a concept.
•

Residents should provide a written report of their planned and finalized activities
and file with Park staff. This should include type and location of activity, whenavailable, type of participants (children, adults) and materials needed forparticipants.
•

Park staff to monitor activities and follow through as necessary.

•

Residents/Park staff provide evaluation following each event and this evaluation to
be filed in the Orientation Center.

•

Four (4) quarterly review sessions by KAC of activities and evaluation, two withresidents only and two with staff only. Reassess activities and re-direct as necessary.
•

Hold monthly “ohana” sessions for residents where they can “show and tell” andshare stories about their activities.

•

Discuss and attempt to resolve use of bay for hukilau and any problems involving

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canoesand hälau. A management plan for the use of the marine resources should

be developed to address the issues of fisheries, fishing practices, shoreline activities,
and other uses that impact this zone of the ahupua’a.
KAC should schedule an annual meeting to evaluate the program being developed andfinalize a report to be submitted to the Director of DLNR, including evaluations andrecommendations for the future of the program.

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EXHIBIT C OF RESIDENTIAL LEASESKAHANA VALLEY

EXHIBIT

INTERPRETIVEPROGRAM“C”
CULTURALHAWAIIAN

PARTICIPATIONCOMMITMENT

program participation requirement for in-kind payment
lease rent is twenty-five (25) hours per month ofservices related to scheduled interpretive programs.
This
participation requirement will connuence as soon as this leaseis signed provided, however, that service hours will be waived
for a period of not more than twelve (12) months after theLessee is notified by the State that the residential housing
infrastructure has been completed.
This waiver is madeavailable only to those residents who are actuallyparticipating in the construction, of their new homes orThisrenovating existing homes on their new 65 year houselots.
waiver may be extended upon a showing of good cause and withwritten approval by the Chairperson.
The

of

the

Eligible Interpretive Procirams-

Interpretative Programs will

expressed interest of valleyin
Addendum attached to thisthereflected
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Programs shall be recommended by an advisory committee with theassistance of the Park Manager.
The residents may recommend
additional programs to the advisory committee.
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based

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anGeneral parkinterpretative program.

Service hours will be credited.
Type of Work to be Performed
for all aspects of a scheduled activity including planning,-gathering/preparing materials, presenting the activity andclean up after the event.
Service hours will also be credited
for learning, teaching and evaluating activities as part of a
No credit shall bescheduled, ongoing training program.
received if a resident is paid for participating in a scheduled
Lessees who qualify for the 12—month waiver are
activity.
toparticipate in their respective interpretative
encouraged
programs.

Qualified Family Members

family members, as defined inlease,
years of age are eligible to provide
scheduled service hours.
The proportion of time divided
eachmemberfrom the lessees family shalleligible family
among
be determined by the family.
the
the

who

are

over

-

14

All

Children of

—

years

of

qualified families between 14 and 18
age will need a work permit and will be
to all child labor laws in order to qualify

subject
for family service

hours.

Such children may participate in scheduled service
provided that no more than 10 hours per monthcan be earned by the children of a given family.

—

hours

—

The

lessee’sthefamilyfamily may not substitute anyone outside
an eligible and able family member for

for

service hour credit.

Family members ineligible for service hour credit may
participate in program activities, unless aparticipant capacity would be exceeded.

—•

operation of these programs may beenriched with assistance from residents’families outside the valley.
However, it must beemphasized that since it is the residents who areparticipating in the Interpretative Programs in lieu
of lease rent, use of non—valley residents to satisfy
the 25 hour’ in—kind requirement is discouraged andauthorized only upon approval by the Park Manager.

The planningenhanced and—Service Hour Credits

andService time beyond the 25 hours permonth requirement may be accumulated for a total service credit
not to exceed 150 hours per year.
Accumulated service credit
cannot be sold, transferred, or otherwise conveyed in any—

manner.

hour

can be considered an average
Periodic scheduled program activities may
require the lessee’s participation to exceed 25 hours in any
At other times the lessee may wish to refrain
given month.
from participation in an interpretative program because of

The

25

requirementmonthly requirement.

familyneeds(e.g., family vacation, extended illness, military
Excess hours beyond 150 hours will
education, etc.)
credited but can be donated as voluntary assistance.

service,notbeScheduling-scheduling

In

any

interpretative program theandresidents shall be sensitive to and have

for

the

concerns

and

needs

of

recognizes

theamutualrespective parties.

State

respect
For

residents have fulltime jobs outside the park and they may not be available if
their interpretative program is scheduled during their normal
work hours.
Further, the State fully supports the residents
need to practice the traditions and customs of Native Hawaiiansin their most natural unrestricted environment which may atAt thetimes be scheduled when the visitor is unavailable.

example,

same

the

time,

State

the

residents

that

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fully support

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since thistraditional

is an ‘Ama Ho’omalu, or Park of Distinction,
Hawaiian customs and practices should be sharedwith as many park visitors as possible at various times anddays which may require the residents to be available after
that
the

working hours, on
make a good faith
theirconcerns

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and, in accommodating

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require scheduling interpretativeinconvenient

are

for

the

residents

andpark visitor participation.
Allinterpretative program activities shall be scheduled
Lessee family participants may submit requests up

in advance.
totheyear in advance, but no later than 60 days in advance ofscheduled interpretative program activity.
While no familyoneservice hours will be credited for scheduling, families areto assist in the interpretative program scheduling.
Lessees shall notify, the Park Manager of any changes in theirschedule at least l0days before their scheduled interpretative

encouraged

A. lessee that is unable to participate inprogram assignment.
their scheduled interpretative program should have a reasonable

andexcuseshouldseek

replacement.

aLessees will be encouraged to participate in a variety of
Each lessee’s family must be willinginterpretative programs.
to participate in at least two different programs in order tomeet their program participation commitment.

The Park Manager will be responsible for coordinating allscheduling assignments, keeping records and monitoring program
Each lessee shall receive a monthly record ofassignments.

their service hours

andrecords-annually with
Penalties—

scheduled.

being

the

Manager will review

Park

time

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shall

be

on

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each

penalty

hour

for

and
one

each

work

the

penalty

hours
hour

for

part
Lessees have themissed, unless excused.
responsibility for notifying the park office of sickness orother emergencies, as soon as possible.
Excused absence shallbe worked within 30 days of the date the lessee or qualified
family members are able to resume program participation.
one

program hourorthereofbehindtheir required service hours
possible.
Any lessee who falls
one month(25 hours) behind shall be give a written notice thatthe lessee is in violation of the lease.
theAt that time,
violation will follow the dispute resolution procedures
Lessees

shall

be

who

fall

rescheduled

establishedasin Section

soon

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as

Item

0543E

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Lease.

APPENDIX B:NOTES FROM MEETINGS OF THE

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE

September 25, 1997
October 23, 1997
November 20, 1997

August 29, 1998
September 26, 1998
October 31, 1998

December 11, 1998

December 28, 1998
March 8, 1999
March 17, 1999

KAFIANA ADVISORY COMMI’rrEE
Minutes

September 25, 1997
MEMBERS PRESENT:8111 Wallice, Pikake Pelekal, Awo Mainaaupo,

Norman Shapiro

MEMBERS ABSENT

Sunny Greer, DeeDeeLetts, Ipolant Tano (excused)
Ben Shafer, Pua Loke Dela Cerna (excused),
Albert Kanahele (Resigned)

vLNL STAPF PRESENT:Al Rogers (Kahana Valley Slate Park Manager),
Martha Yen (Interpretive Program Manager)
Toni Hahn (Interpretive Program State Park4)--

Mr. Wyson W. Kobelansky (Wyatt Designs)
Lelola Carvida (Ha’aheo 0 Kahana Canoe Club)

Cucst:

Tiare Johnson (Ha’aheo 0 Kahana Canoe Club)

Michelle Saizon ( Ha’ahco 0 Kahana Canoe Club)
Pale WeheiL

Awo Mainaaupo @ 7:12 pm-

Old BusinessA.

Evaluation form for visitors in the park still not ready.

New BusinessA.

Presentation by Awo Mainacupo & Wayson Kobelarisky (Wyatt

Designs)1.

A slide presentation was presented, and was very utuch enjoyedby all members present.

2.

ProposaL for site of the Hnle Wa’a was presented and discussed
and different sites were also looked to be an alternative site.

3.

The Advisory Committee took a vote and recommended

approval.
B.

•rtI

1cla to call all the Advisory Committee Board carly and post notice on
the bulletin board about the meeting. Send Agenda and minutes to all
Advisory Committee members and post on bulletin board.

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appointed to call Mike Wilson’s office, if he cnno1 comehere to Kahana, then d&egatlon should go to chairmans office.

D.

Next meeting to be held on October 23, 1997, @ 7:00pm.

@8:43pm

Meeting adjourned:

Respectfully submitted by:Kela Miller

AGENDA
Items to be discussed:

1.

Evaluation Porm

2.

Ama I-Io’omalu Punds

3.

Contact

4.

Letter to Awo

5.

Vacancy Advisory Committee Member

6.

Update Auwai/Lo’i--

Mike Wilson (Bill & Pikake)-Canoe Club

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KAHANA ADVISORY COMMF[TEE
Minutes

October 23, 1997
Pikake Pelekai,wo Mainaaupo/1’Zlorman Shapiro,Members Present:“SunnyGreer, Ben Shafer
DeeDee Letts, Ipolani Tano, Bill Wallace (Excused),

Members Absent:

Pualoke Dela Cerna
DLNR Staff Present:‘Al Rogers (KVSP, Park Manager),’ela Miller (KVSP

Staff),’Toni HJ(n ( State Parks Interpretive Program)
Ron Johnson, Kaipolani Gorai, Debbie Gorai, Adella

Guests:Johnson, Leona Garvida, Tiare Johnson, Jolene

Peapealalo, Leiola Garvida
Pule WeheII.

Ron Johnson @ 6:45pm

Old BusinessA.

Evaluation Forms

B.

Ama Hoomalu FundC.

Development Plans Deferred pending Community Input.
Meeting wit h DLNR Chairman Wilson
1.
Chairman did not receive Sept. 4, 1997 letter from committee.
Mrs. Kela Miller displayed documentation that the letter wasD.

Not available-

Deferred

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2.

E.

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faxed.
Member Pelekai to follow up on scheduling a meeting withchairman. There was group consensus that committee members
are willing to meet with Chairman at his office.

Meeting with Residents:
1.

Guest Adella Johnson expressed her (a) frustration regarding thetwo canceled meetings that were planned with the residents, (b)expressed her opinion that the committee is autonomous fromDLNR and that meetings should be conducted without DLNR
supervisilrn, and (c) members should re-read “Exhibit C” of the2.

residential leases to determine mandates.
There was group consensus that the Committee should meetwith the residents and continue to pursue a meeting with
Chairman Wilson.

3.

Meeting specifies are as follows:
Date : November 22, 1997 (9am

Potluck paina to follow-

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4.

Member Shapiro suggested that DLNR grant credit hours toattending residents. After group consensus, Mr. Rogers agreed.
Mrs. Miller to provide necessary correspondence and flyers.
E.

Ka Haaheo 0 Kahana
1.

Member Mainaaupo shared that the 501(c) (3) has been approved2.

Member Shafer duly noted that efforts were made 20 years ago by

and the Letter of Determination was received.
his family to erect a hale wa’a. A letter signed by Susumo Ono
threatened eviction. “The State has never allowed us toperpetuate Hawaiian Culture by putting up a halau wa’a”.
3.

Mr. Rogers acknowledgement that member Shafer’s comments

historically correct. However, he stated that the change ofleadership in t he DLNR creates a change of focus. He hopedthat the residents forgive and forget and focus on the present
areand the future.
Ill.

New BusinessA.

Auwai/Lo’i Project1.

Guests Ron Johnson, Kapiolani and Debbie Gorai updated thecommittee on the auwai and lo’i project. Various school groups

have participated as volunteer workers.
2.

Member Mainaaupo questioned if the group followed thenecessary protocol and obtained a support letter from theresidents as well as DLNR.
3.

Member Greer shared that the project did not necessitate a
support letter from the residents since the situation differedfrom the halau wa’a project. The wa’a project concerns non
profit status, whereas the auwai/ lo’i project concerns individual

4.

families fulfilling their lease rental agreement with DLNR.
Member Mainaaupo shared concerns by other residents

regarding negative impacts due to lack of notice to residents andvolunteer traffic flow. Guest Debbie Gorai shared that threefliers were personally delivered to each family prior tocommunity work days.
5.

Member Pelekai acknowledged that there will always be

disagreements with any project and recommended that any
grievances be directly brought to the attention of the parties
involved.
6.

Guest Ron Johns on raised concerns regarding maintenance of“snail-free” lo’i. He recommended that residents be volunteer
park monitors and not DOCARE.

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7.

There was discussion that interpretive programs emphasize theuniqueness of Kahana. Member Greer felt that existing
programs are duplications of programs that can be foundelsewhere (i. e.hula, lauhala). General recreation activities ofthese sort are relevant yet priority should be emphasizing what
is unique to Kahana.
8.

Mr. Rogers shared that only doing programs on Kahana’s

uniqueness is an impossibility. KVSP is a recreation area and it
is a difficult task as it is to balance the needs of the public withthe limitations of the residents.
9.

B.

Member Greer asked if the group had a desire to obtain
agriculture leases. The group responded that at the moment it
would be premature to discuss the idea of ag leases.

Committee Reconstruction
1.
2.

3.

There was concern about the poor attendance by Committee

members, as well as a lack of direction.
Member Pelekai to personally call every Committee member todetermine their individual level of commitment.
Member Shapiro expressed. that the Committee should have

input in choosing individuals to fill vacant membership.
C.

Hula Halau
1.

Member Mainaaupo shared that efforts have been to establish ahula halau that will emphasize the kahiko style of Kahana’s
own Sam Pua Ha’aheo.

(Refer to letter).

Awo believes that thishula halau will work in conjunction with the halau wa’a andauwai/ lo’i projects.
IV.

Assignments
A.

Member Pelekai to (1) Follow-up on scheduling a meeting with
Chairman Wilson, (2) personally phone every member to determine
level of commitment to the Committee, (3) follow-up on Evaluation
Form

B.

Member Greer to inform Mrs. Miller on the following tasks:
1.

2.

Pass out a flyer ASAP regarding the upcoming Committee

meeting with the residents. A second flyer should be redistributed one week prior to the meeting as a reminder.
Notice of the meeting should be included in the November
issue of Palapala 0 Kahana, as well as on the community
bulletin board.

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3.

Send out a letter of invitation by the Committee to Chairman
Wilson and Mr. Ralston Nagata to attend the resident meetingwith the committee.

C.

Resident Committee members to start informing their respective
families of the upcoming meeting.

V.

Announcements
A.

Friends of Kahana received its first increment for funding of Huilua

B.

Fishpond restoration.
Next Committee Mtg: Nov. 20, 1997
Meeting with Residents

C.

1. Nov. 22, 1997

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(9am

12pm)

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2. Jan. 10, 1997

VI.

Pule Ho’okuu

Respectfully Submitted:

Ben Shafer @ 8:34pm
Kela Miller

AGENDA(for November)
Items to be discussed:

1.

Evaluation Forms

2.

Ama Ho’omalu Fund

3.

Meeting with DLNR Chairman Wilson
Committee membership
Committee Leadership
Choosing a Facilitator for Resident Meeting

4.
5.
6.

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MinutesNovember 20. 1997
Members Present:

Awo Mainaaupo,Beii Shafer, Bobbec Mills, Norman
Shapiro, Sunny Greer

Members Absent:

Bill Wallace (excused), DeeDee Letts (excused), Pua lake

Dela Cerna (excused), Pikake l’etekai (excused), Ipolani
Tano

DLNR Staff Present:
PuJe Wehe:
11.

Al Rogers, Kela Miller, Martha Vent, Toni Han Palermo
Kela Miller

7:1 1pm

Old Business
Evaluation orrns Not available
B.
Ama Hoornalu Fund1.
Ms. Yent explained that the )und is a special fund created,
wherein generated income from all State Parks are pooled andused for ihe improvement of interpretive programs in parks
throughout the State. To date, there is about $900,000.00 in theFund, half of which goes to pay the salaries for 9 position;,including all the DLNI staff present.
A.

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2.

Members Mills and G.reer questioned why some visiting groups
were charged and others weren’t. Mrs. Miller said groups thatare charged are charged at $2 per person for interpretive
programs. Groups pcn’(ormmg service projects do not pay. Ms.
Yent clarified that fees are charged only for the re-imbursementof materials, No entry fees are charged or allowable at thepresent time.
3.

Member Greer expressed a need for a written guideline is inexistence. Ms. Vent wifi provide a draft to include the history ol
the Fund as well as criteria to determine lees by groups etc.
4.

Member Mainaaupo asked if it i possible for residents/residentgroups to be re;imbursed for materials (i.e. Canoe) that wil.f heavailable for interpretive park programs. Mr. Rogers responded
that if materials become prl property, then it ‘nay. be
reimbursed. Rogers used the issue of a truck regarding Friendsof Kahana as an example, In such cases, prior approval isnecessary.

C.

Development Plans
1.
Deferred pending Community input.

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Meeting with DLNR Chairman Wilson
1.
Mrs. Miller to call Chairman’s secretary to determine his

E.

Meeting with Residents

availability.
1.

ltwas agreed by group consensus that due to members with oft
island engagements, the meeting will be rcschedtded br
Saturday, Jan 10, 1998, from 9am 12 noon with potluck pana tofollow.
Mrs. Miller to pass out a flier to all resident families regarding
the rescheduling of the meeting Mrs. Miller to post committee-

2.

minuteS and notices on the community bulletin board

3.

Alter group consensus, thc Committee recommended thepurchase of a locked plexi..glass bulletin board to prevent

disturbances by vandals and the elements.
F.

Committee Reconstruction
1.
Member Mills was introduced as a replacement for resigned
member Albert Kanahele. Mills was a member of the 1970
Kahana Valley Task Porce, under then Governor lohn A.
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Burns.
2.

Member Greer expressed concern that committee members
come up with a list of possible replacements in the event ofanother resignation.

3.

ifi.

Member Shapiro volunteered to call all inernbc’rs to determine
their level of commitment.

New usinessA.

Laau Garden
1.

Member Mainaaupo shared that efforts have begun to siort alaau garden in Kahana.
B.

interpretive Training
1.

Ms. Palernio’s handouts were praised and the committee needs2.

to work with the community to identlfy. rLoritizet and £thi.ct
themselves regarding future interpretive prograrn.
Ms. Yent said before training, an agenda needs to be drawn,
foBowed by a budget, and final approval by the comptroller.
Member Greer expressed concern that more effort needs to be3.

made identifying the body of knowiedge present In Kaharia.
Greer believes that before we consul.t a trainer outside of Kahana
need to exp]ore if anyone in Kahana is knowledgeab]e aboutthat subject matter.

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4.

Member Mills shared that KCC offers a certified Guide-Training

Pro gram and Interpretive Si11s Training. All Ecotourism

Program is currently U na a ii abi e.
Ms. Yent suggested that there may be a need for an annualv

5.

bud gt for programs. After group consensus, the Committee
recommended that such a budget be explored.
C.

Economic Self-Sufficiency

1.

Member Creer introduced the idea of economic selfsufficiency for Kahana residents. Ms. ‘Yent explained thatto counter the T-shirt Vendors, Hawaii Revised Statusprohibit the site of goods on public property, such asparks. Member Creer asked if the committee has theauthority to recommend suggestions. The answer wc

yes.
2.

3.
1D.

After group consensus, the committee recommended thefollowing “to aUow for monetary compensation toahupuaa tenants of Kahana tile sale of goods procured
and produced in the Ahupuaa 0 Kahana by said ahupuaa
tenants. Said compensation must be above and beyond
the twenty-five hours of in-kind services requied infulfillment of lease rental obligation.”
Possible avenues suggested Include a non-profit

organization or a co-op.
Karn Mon Store
The store was mentioned as a possible site for exhibits and1.
a central location forthe sale of goods.

2.

Ms. Yent suggested that the restoration of the store could

3.

possibly be included in the biennium budget.
Member Greer to contact the family to determine interest
regarding the design and construction tolevant torestoring the store,E.

Kahana Mormon Church
1.
Member Shafer volunteered to contact the Mormon
Church to determine their interest in restoring thechurch.
2.

P.

Mrs. Yent suggested that a level of commitment by the

Church needs to be identified, in terms of planning, laborand. budget.
Display/Museum Center
1.
Member Grcer expressed a need for the construction of acenter specifically to display historical items and gifts.
When visitors give hookupu to Kaharia, the items a

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stored ir a permanent and visible site.
After group consensus the committee recommended theconstruction of a display museum center.

IV.

Assignments
A.
B.

C.

D.

F,

Member Shapiro to personally phone every member todetermine level of commitment to the committee.
Member Shafer to contact the Mormon Church to detei’mine
their interest in restoring the Ka.hana Mormon chapel, as well as
identify planning, labor and budget contributors.
Member Greer to contact the Kam family to determine any
interest in drafting a budget for restoration of the Kam Mon
Store fo.r possible submittal in the biennium CIP budget.
Ms. Yent to prepare a draft explaining the history of the Ama
1-foomalu Fund as weti as a list of guidelines and criteria forcharging various visiting groups.
Mrs. Miller to contact chairman Wilson’s secretary to determine
available dates to meet with the committee. Miller to also postout fliers to resident re: rescheduled meeting.

V.

Announcements
A.
Next Committee meeting : Dec. Ii, 1997 (7-9PM)
13.
Meeting with Residents : Jan. 10, 1998 (9 12noon)
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VI.

£O’d

Pule Hookuu-

Awo Mainnaupo @ 9pm

Respectfully Submitted:

Keta Miller

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KAHANA
AD VIS ORY COMMITTEEMEETING

Saturday, August 29, 9:00am
Kahana Orientation Center
Tentative Agenda:
1. Review and Discussion of the following:•

Mission Statement for the Ahupua’a (Toni and Sunny)•

Vision Statement for the Ahupua’a (Toni and Sunny)•

Preliminary Policy Statements for the Ahupua’a (Toni and Sunny)•

Goals and objectives for the Interpretive Plan (Martha)2.

Preliminary report on legal issues (Toni)

3.

Meeting with residents on September 5*Toni and Sunny have offered to review the existing files, reports, andplans for mission, vision, and policy statements developed in the past.
Drafts of these statements will be mailed to KAC members around 8/24.

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITFEE (KAC) MEETING

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1998
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK-ORIENTATION CENTER

Attendees:
Committee:•

Pikake Pelekai, Bobbee Mills, Sunny Greer, Ben Shafer(Absent: Norman Shapiro, Awo Mainaaupo, Kela Miller)
State Parks:

Toni Han Palermo, Martha Yent, Al Rogers

Guests:Ron Johnson•

Meeting called to order at 9:20am by Ben Shafer as Pikake Pelekai was delayed.
Welcome by Toni Palermo.
1.

Legal Issuesa.

Palermo informed the committee of various State documents regarding
volunteers:••

Chapter 90, the State’s policies on volunteer services.
DLNR is in the process of preparing a volunteer handbook that should beavailable in the next several months.

••

Liability waiver forms to be signed by volunteers who participate in
workdays sponsored by both the State and residents.
Rogers clarified that residents are considered volunteers as outlined by aLegislative Act.

b. Palermo recommended safety training for residents and volunteers. Shaferadded that this training should include CPR and first aid.
c.

At the previous meeting, Adella Johnson raised the question of providing toilet

facilities for the volunteers at the mauka lo’i. In regards to the State’s
responsibility for proving facilities for volunteers, Palermo stated that thesefacilities “should be within reason”. This would include such considerations as
number of workers, length of the time working, distance to existing facilities, theregularity of the work projects, and maintenance of the facilities.
d. Palermo indicated that she would prepare a reference book for volunteer
services that will be filed at the Orientation Center office. This book will include:•

List of volunteer organizations•

Safety issues•

Volunteer guidelines•

Cultural orientation and protocol, ie. the dos and don’ts when working at sites
in the park. Bobbee Mills recommended consulting the existing list of dos anddon’ts in the Ecotourism Manual.

Notes of KAC Meeting

August 29, 1998
2.

Page 2

Mission Statementa.

Palermo shared a bibliography of reports and studies prepared for Kahana.
These references were used to review previously developed mission statements
for Kahana.

b.

Greer shared a compilation of mission statements (statement of park purpose)taken from a number of previous park plans and reports (see attachment). She
indicated that she favored the statement from the 1981 report prepared by theformer Advisory Committee under Gladys Puoloa. She asked that State Parks
make a copy of this report available to each of the current KAC members. Greer
indicated that all the plans and reports shared the following:••

Emphasis on the importance of long-term planning (eg. Restoration).
Importance of adequate funding to implement program objectives. Greer
stated that there are currently 2 organizations in Kahana with non-profit
status (501C3). Pelekai emphasized the need for an umbrella group tocoordinate projects and grants in the ahupua’a. Palermo encouraged phased

projects and suggested that the State could support some aspects of projects

through the ‘Ama Ho’omalu Special Fund. Pelekai added that the KAC with
the State and the residents needs to develop a master plan and budget-andthen seek funding from various sources.
c.

Greer raised concern about the role of recreation in the park’s mission and said
that a living park with cultural values should be the priority. Palermo suggested
that KAC and the residents look for cultural recreational opportunities, such as

Rogers clarified that the valley was originally purchased by
the State for recreational purposes and that the living park concept came later.
He added that the SCORP (State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan) calls
for some passive recreational opportunities, such as hiking, picnicking, andcamping. Pelekai stated that there has been an increased cultural awarenesssince acquisition and there needs to be a switch in park priorities to what is
unique about Kahana and emphasize the cultural values of Kahana as part of thelarger Hawaiian community. Mills asked if the park could be renamed to makeit clear that it is a cultural place.
Hawaiian games.

d.

Mills asked if a timeline and budget for projects has ever been developed, ie.

What, when, and how ($). Apparently this has not been done but everyone

agreed that it is a good approach.
e.

Elements of the mission statement:•

Incorporate the 4 Hawaiian value groups: mãlama kaiapuni, mi1ama mo’omeheu o
Hawai’i, mdlarna küpuna, ma!arnawaiwai.

Notes of KAC Meeting

August 29, 1998

Page 3Ahupua’a 0 Kahana forever nã nã kupa nzaoli o Kahalia. This is the vision/mission
statement originally developed by the KAC in February and shared with theresidents Greer and Shafer expressed a concern that the statement was too
exclusive. Pelekai clarified that this statement is by and for the residents andreflects the living component of the park.
f.

Goals and objectives:••

Goal #1: Mãlanza kaiapuni (care for the environment)-

Restore native plants/plant communities-

Interpret trails

Goal #2: Mãlama nzo’onichcu o Hawai’i (care for the Hawaiian culture)
Use of the Hawaiian language
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•

Heiau
Arts & Crafts (kapa-makaing, laithala weaving)

Goal #3: Mãiarna kilpuna (care for the ancestors)-

Cemeteries
Oral Histories-•

Genealogy

Goal #4: Mãlania waiwai (care for the resources)

Huilua Fishpond
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3.

‘Auwaiandlo’i

Hciau, ko’a, kilo

Other Issuesa.

Considerations for interpretive program development:
•

•

b.

Public vs. private purpose (interpretive gardens vs. houselot landscaping)

Projects should be evaluated: there should be a beginning and end and there
should be an accountability.

•

Need to identify a time period for interpretation.

•

Need to develop and maintain an inventory of resources.

Greer recommended reviewing the By-Laws of the Kahana hui from the 1800s.
She felt that this might be a good foundation for identifying the cultural values
and resources associated with Kahana. Palermo indicated that she would try to

get a copy.

Notes of KAC Meeting

August 29, 1998c.

Page 4The ongoing concern about resident participation was expressed. It wasrecommended that a “wake-up” letter be written to each of the lessee families
from DLNR Chairperson Michael Wilson. This letter would indicate that the
KAC will be finalizing their recommendations for the interpretive program bylate October. Therefore, if residents want to have a say about the program, it isimportant that they attend the upcoming meetings in September and October:

The letter would also indicate that residents need to be ready to commit tocarrying out the program and accept their lease responsibilities.
4.

Budgeta.

Yent reminded the KAC that she will be finalizing the upcoming biennium

budget (1999-2001) for the ‘Ama Ho’ornalu Special Fund (Parks Interpretive
Program) in the next couple of weeks. She indicated that the following projects
were being considered:Mormon Chapel$20,000(removal of lead paint; restoration by volunteers)
Kam Mon Store$100,000(demolish and rebuild as interpretive center)
Huilua Fishpond$10,000(interpretive signs)b.

Yent indicated that smaller projects could be addressed in the current operating

budget. An oral history project was recommended by the KAC.
•

Expenses: training, video equipment, supplies.

•

Oral histories that exist: Dan Bierne, Lydia DelaCerna, Pua Ha’aheo, Alice
Namakelua. Shafer offered to check on the availability and location of theseoral histories. Yent stated that a copy of the Pua Ha’aheo tapes at Bishop
Museum was ordered by State Parks and should be in the park.

•

Oral histories that need to be done: Liliana Vincent, Bea Gorai Soga, Louis

Hangca, Furuya family, Adella Nuhi Johnson, Rena Kapapa, Willie Vierra,
Kam family.
•

Pelekai added that OHA currently has an oral history project funded and may
be able to provide some assistance.

c.

Signs were recommended at the ‘auwai and fishpond..

Notes of KAC Meeting

August 29, 1998
5.

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Announcementsa.

Rogers announced that the State Parks archaeologists have located the former
rice mill in the area of the lo’i project.

b.

He also said that the ‘alae (Hawaiian gallinule) has been seen at the lo’i in Kahana.

c.

Ha’aheo o Kahana Canoe Club had their canoe blessing a week ago.

d.

Three additional families have moved into their houses.

e.

The ALC program has renewed their agreement with State Parks but withadditional conditions. They will provide enforcement and cultural program
activities for the students, including one workday a week in the park.

f.

Greer has been conducting a survey of the residents regarding the establishmentof a Hawaiian language immersion program in Kahana. She indicated that mostfamilies are in favor of the idea.

g.

Johnson said that he has received a report a burial cave with canoe in Kahana
which he will follow-up on.

h.

Johnson also reported the following activities at the lo’i in September:
•

•

•

6.

September 2- Visit by Ai Pono (poi makers).
September 19- Lunch for Kahana kids at the lo’i.
September 23 Fieldtrip to mauka ‘auwai and terraces.
-

Meeting Schedule

September 5

Meeting with residents on mission statement and resources(Yent will prepare hand-out on goals & objectives)

September 26

KAC meeting on policies (including Cultural Impact Study),
resources, and themes

7.

October 3

KAC meeting with residents on policies, resources, and themes

October 17

KAC meeting on scheduling and to finalize Interpretive Plan

Week of

KAC meet with Michael Wilson and report findings andNovember 9

recommendations

Meeting adjourned at 12:30pm. Closing pule by Sunny Greer.

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KAHANAADVISORY COMMITTEEMEETING

Saturday, September 26, 9:00am
Kahana Orientation Center
Tentative Agenda:
1. Review of September 5 meeting with residents:•

Mission statement, goals, and objectives

2. Review and Discussion of the following:•

Program policies•

Cultural Impact Studies•

Resources of the ahupua’a•Interpretive themes3.

Update on volunteer procedures and legal issues (Toni)

4.

Meeting with residents on October 3

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (KAC) MEETING

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1998 andSATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1998
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK-ORIENTATION CENTERSEPTEMBER 26, 1998
Attendees:
Committee:

Pikake Pelekai, Bobbee Mills, Ben Shafer, Norman Shapiro

State Parks:(Absent: Awo Mainaaupo, Kela Miller, Sunny Greer)
Toni Palermo, Al Rogers (Absent: Martha Yent)

Meeting was called to order at 9:45am by Pikake Pelekai (she was delayed). Welcome
by Al Rogers.
Mission Statementa.

Review of Mission Statement that was printed in the September 5 meeting
notes. It was agreed that “true residents” from the second line would be

replaced. It now reads:
The mission of the ahupua’a of Kahana is to preserve, protect, perpetuate, andrevitalize the ahupua’a of Kahana for the people of Kahana and all Hawai’ithrough the care, protection, maintenance, preservation, and teachingstewardship of the environment, Hawaiian culture, ancestors, and resources
located in the ahupua’a from the mountains to the sea. This mission will beachieved through implementation of the following goals: mãlama kaiapuni,mãlama mo’omeheu o Hawai’i, mãlama küpuna, mãlama waiwai, andmãlama kupa.
2.

Goals

a.

Discussion of specifics under the stated goals was finalized. See theattached amended tables. It is hoped that current and future interpretive

programs would fall under the goals proposed.
b.

c.

The new table lists spirituality as the first item of importance to preserve.
KAC felt that this was an important element that needed to be maintained

throughout the goals. It was felt that spirituality was needed before andwould result in the fostering of Hawaiian values.
Discussion of importance of appropriate place names and research toinvestigate these should be supported which would add a better “sense

of place” to Kaharia.
d.

Promote the use of Hawaiian language throughout the interpretive

programs. KAC felt that through knowledge of the language, Hawaiian
values would be fostered and re-established.
e.

It was proposed that in order to foster language use, twenty words would
be presented in the monthly Palapala. One (1) credit hour could be
earned towards the monthly requirement. A family could be assigned to

f.

g.

h.

3.

develop this objective listed under Goal #2.
KAC want residents and the general public to realize that the Ahupua’ao Kaliana extends from the summit of the mountain to the reef in the bay.
Letters signed by Pikake Pelekai was drafted by State Parks staff,
reviewed by Pelekai, and mailed to each individual on September 28, 1998.
Roll-call of attendees and follow-up telephone reminders by Al Rogers
were proposed as a way to get all eligible lessees, aged 14 years old andover to attend the meeting.
The goal for the October 3rd meeting is to have each lessee review the
proposed draft of interpretive goals and objectives in detail. This meeting
will give them a final opportunity to add comments and discuss specificissues and to also have them commit to an objective or activitiy. After theOct. 3rd meeting, draft recommendations will be submitted to DLNR
Chairman Michael Wilson for approval and concurrence. If approved,
specific prograths and activities will be developed by State Parks.staff.
Reviews and recommendations by KAC will be conducted as needed.

Other Issuesa.

Possible creation of Kahana Bay as a MLCD as a way to manage resources
and control access and use. Abuse of akide fishing have been observed byresidents and a need o curtail this was brought into discussion. Thisb.

c.

problem will need further consideration.
As an interim remedy, new signage installed by the Division of Boating
and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) addressing jet-skiers and other thrill-craft
is now in place. See the October 1998 Palapala.
Now that these signs are installed, KAC members asked about the proper
procedures that should be taken to report violators. Names and phone
number are needed for the Division of Conservation and Resources
Enforcement (DOCARE). At previous meetings, Pelekai stressed the needto get details of possible violations by getting the vessel or boat number,time, day, names, kind of violation any anything that will provide
DOCARE with information that they can follow-up on. The DOCARE
Hotline number is 587-0077. This is a 24 hours service that goes to arecorder that is monitored by enforcement agents. In some instances
HPD

can be called

however, they may not have jurisdiction in certain

places and instances.

AHUPUA’A 0
KAHANAADVISORY COMMITTEEMEETING

Saturday, October 31, 9:00am
Kahana Orientation Center(This will be a wrap-up meeting of the committee to finalize
recommendations that will be presented to the State)
Tentative Agenda:
1.

Background for Report•

Mission Statement for KAC•

Membership, Meetings, and Resident Participation

2. Recommendations for Interpretive Program Structure
•

•

•

•

Program policies (preserve the ahupua’a, foster Hawaiian culturalvalues, promote learning/sharing)Interpretive themes (goals & objectives) what qualifies?
Audience and visitor expectations-

Evaluation of program effectiveness3. Recommendations for Scheduling
4. Recommendations for Implementation (Achieve Progam Goals)

5. Presentation to Chairperson Michael D. Wilson

APPENDIX A:
EXHIBIT C OF RESIDENTIAL LEASESKAHANA VALLEYKAHANA Ai)VISORY COMMITFEE (KA) MEETING

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1998
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK-ORIENTATION CENTER

Attendees:
Committee:

Pikake Pelekai, Norman Shapiro, Sunny Greer, Bobbee Mills, and Awo

Mainaaupo(Absent: Ben Shafer, Kela Miller)
State Parks:

Toni Han Palermo, Martha Yent, Al Rogers

Meeting called to order at 9:15am with pule wehe by Bobbee Mills.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the report of recommendations that the
KAC will submit to DLNR. Pelekai has suggested an oral presentation be made to

DLNR Chairperson Michael Wilson in November to highlight the committee’s
recommendations.
1.

Mills and Greer have offered to write the report. Yent and Palermo shared an
outline for the report with topics that will assist State Parks in their development
and improvement of the interpretive program that is now in place.
a.

Introduction will include a history of the advisory committees for Kahana andthe role of the present KAC.

b. Mills asked if the topic of audience had been addressed by the KAC. Yentc.

indicated that visitor surveys need to be conducted but felt if was important for
the KAC to consider “walk-in” visitors as well as special groups, such as schools.
Greer raised the question of funds and suggested that Kahana movetowards self-sufficiency. Palermo said that the park program needs to be

developed to an acceptable level before considering fees and charges forservices. Pelekai added that the resident’s must have a commitment.

2.

Scheduling Recommendations.
a.
Shapiro stated that the original concept of the living park with interpretation was
proposed to let residents stay in the park. He added that there is a need to
identify what can be offered and then see who can be accommodated. Becauseof the past problems with scheduling programs and resident’s time, Kahana
needs to set-up a program and schedule and have schools conform. He said
another problem is with the State staffing only on Monday thru Friday.
b. Need to get information out to the schools and audience groups on theguidelines for participating in the programs at Kahana what’s being offered and-when, adequate lead time, and number limit for participants. May need to use
the 1998-99 school year to get the program refined and improved. Greer
indicated that she is working directly with school groups and has a brochure.
Palermo recommended lesson plans and teacher packets to expand this effort.
3.

Interpretive Skills and Training.
a.

Pelekai offered that residents may not be comfortable in front of groups andtherefore, the program may need to emphasize demonstrations by residents
rather than talks. Mills indicated the need to work on interpretive skills. Greer
added that there is a need to make the program better.

Notes of KAC Meeting
October 31, 1998b.

c.

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Pelekai stated that residents need to become kahu and learn the resources andcultural skills. Palermo emphasized teamwork amongst residents to shareresources and skills toward a common goal. The Kam Mon Store wasmentioned as an example where State Parks could work on the restoration of thebuilding while the residents could deal with setting up a system to operate thefacility. Pelekai added that residents need to see benefits to stay connected withthe park program.
Greer recommended the preservation of the ahupua’a as the foundation for the
program an environmental approach incorporating resource management.
Mills added that interpretation can give the “big picture” and provide
background for an activity.
-

5.

Reporta.

b.

Palermo said that there may be issues that need to be addressed but it’s okay for
the KAC to say more research needs to be done or why they couldn’t

adequately address the issue at this time.
Draft report by November 13 or so. Parks will mail out the draft to KAC
members.

c.

6.

Meeting on Friday, November 27, 9:00am to review the draft report.

Al Rogers asked to share some facts on the current interpretive program at Kahana:
The residents are currently required to give 775 hours per month (31 familiesa.

giving 25 hours each per month). This equates to 3.5 persons working a 40 hour
week.
b.

The schools are given a 2.5 hour program.

Only 5 families are participating and

13 families have never done a program. There is a need to get more families
involved and Rogers suggested that training and better scheduling may beneeded for these other families to participate.
c.

Rogers cited existing cooperative agreements with other agencies, such as
Forestry. Pelekai suggested that these agreements need to be identified to see if

residents can get involved.
d. Pelekai recommended a “Help Al” committee (käko’o) to assist with theinterpretive program. This group would promote resident involvement ande.

project development.
Rogers asked the KAC thoughts on several policy statements:
There is a problem with residents turning in their hours. In the lease, thehours are required monthly but many families have not been timely insubmitting their hours. Rogers wants to enforce a cut-off time to accept•

hours.
•

Problem with credit hours for conferences and events outside the park. Thesehours need to be approved in advance and show that it fits with the park. He
also recommends a report that outlines skills learned that can be applied tothe program. Pelekai recommended a checklist form.

f.

7.

Rogers also recommended a recognition plan. For example, T-shirts could begiven for so many hours of program service.

Meeting adurned at 11:20pm. Closing pule by Awo Mainaaupo.

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (KAC) MEETINGFRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1998
STATE PARKS OFFICE-

1151 PUNCHBOWL STREET, RM. 310

Attendees:
Committee:

Pikake Pelekai, Norman Shapiro, Sunny Greer, Ben Shafer, Bobbee Mills(Absent: Awo Mainaaupo, Kela Miller)
State Parks:

Toni Han Palermo, Martha Yent, Al Rogers

Meeting called to order at 1:30pm by Pikake Pelekai.
1.

Notes from the October 31, 1998 meeting accepted.

2.

Future of the KAC
a.

Quarterly meetings were recommended. It was suggested that 2 meetings beheld with staff and 2 meetings with residents to evaluate interpretive program
status.

b.

Shapiro asked that the committee remain flexible and also consider meetings asneeded.

c.

Greer asked if the KAC is permanent. Pelekai responded that she feels a lot ofeffort has been put in by the KAC and wants to see follow through on the KAC

recommendations. She thought 5 years might be the duration for the KAC.
3.

KAC Report of Recommendationsa.

Mills drafted the report and told the committee that she wrote it from her
perspective. Therefore, she wanted comments and additions/changes from the
KAC members.

b. Greer asked if ahupua’a could be used instead of valley when referring toKahana.

c.

Need to discuss the restructuring of the KAC in 1998 from the original 10
members to a committee of 7 with some changes in the community-

representatives.
d. There was some discussion of the Exhibit C document:•

It was agreed that “in-kind payment” is the correct phrase used in the exhibit.

•

Greer asked if the 150 hours maximum for accumulated hours could be

increased in the case of illness or job loss. Pelekai said that she had
reservations because she wants all residents to have an opportunity toparticipate. Shafer asked if there could be a change to allow hours to beNotes of KAC Meeting

December 11, 1998

Page 2transferred to other families (eg. concept of ‘ohana). Pelekai said
circumstances should be extenuating for this to be considered.
•e.

Mills asked if the KAC could recommend changes to the Lease (Exhibit C)
document. Rogers and Pelekai though it pre-mature at this time.

History of the KAC meetings was summarized.
KAC initiated in January, 1997.
Need to clarify that some of the meetings were for committee business and••other meetings were open to the residents for their input.

f.

Need to address the accomplishments of the KAC:
•

•

•

g.

2 resident surveys were completed.

13 meetings were held since November 1997.
KAC met with the Chairperson.

•

Established a vision statement.

•

Identified existing interpretive program elements and activities.

Acknowledge that during the term of the KAC, interpretive program
development has moved ahead with resident initiative:•

Canoe and hölau•

Huilua Fishpond restoration•

Lo’i and ‘auwai restorationh.

Rogers asked about language programs and kids getting hours. Pelekai felt thatit should be part of the Hawaiian learning experience.

i.

Shapiro emphasized need to keep residents as equal players in the program andmake sure that the resources are available in Kahana before program is finalized.
The KAC didn’t want to plan in a vacuum. Palermo stressed the effort to involve(empower) the residents.

j.

Regarding the “sign-up chart”, Rogers needs to announce in the Palapala thatthe chart is still available for families to sign-up. The deadline is January 31, 1999.

4.

Other Issues and Concerns
a.

b.

5.

Need better coordination between State Parks and the residents (eg. scheduling).

Groups and visitors need to be “hosted” by residents or staff and the protocol
needs to be explained to visitors.

Next Stepsa.

b.

Meeting with DLNR Chairperson Michael Wilson as closure for the KAC.
Flyer to the residents from the KAC:
Accomplishments and recommendations
Where we are at: 1) identified program goals, acceptable program activities,
and scheduling adjustments, 2) restoration projects, and 3) interpretive signs.
What is in the future: Upcoming restoration of Kam Mon Store and Mormon
Chapel.
•••KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (KAC)
December 28, 1998, 1:30-2:3Opm

Meeting with DLNR Chairperson Michael Wilson
DLNR Boardroom, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 130
Attendees:
Committee:

Pikake Pelekai, Norman Shapiro, Bobbee Mills, Awo Mainaaupo, and Ben Shafer

Staff:

Martha Yent, Al Rogers

1.

Introduction of the Committeea.

Yent introduced the committee members and gave a brief overview of the committee’s history,

goals, and objectives.
b.

2.

Shapiro introduced the report of recommendations on the interpretive program at Kahana thathas been prepared by the committee. A copy was shared with Mr. Wilson.

Pelekaia.

b.

provided some background information about the committee’s work:

Emphasis on resident involvement and buy-in. A mission statement was developed with theresidents. The care of the ahupua’a was identified as the primary goal (ie. preserve and interpretthe unique qualities of Kahana).
A matrix of interpretive activities was developed with the residents based on the 5 goals (mãlama

kaiapuni, mãlama mo’omeheu a Hawai’i, mãlama kupuna, mãlama waiwai, and mãlama kupa). KAC
worked with residents on implementing the above goals and activities by:
•

•
•

3.

Developing a “sign-up chart” for residents to identify the activities they wished toparticipate in.
Identifying training needs.
Addressing the issue of “what qualifies” for interpretive hours.

Next Stepsa.

The report of recommendations completes the work of KAC but with the assistance of State

Parks, the KAC outlined the next steps:•

Restore the Kam Mon Store as an interpretive center.

•

Develop a training program for residents.

•

KAC would like to continue to meet quarterly to evaluate progress. This will provide

continuity and the KAC will see through their commitment to Kahana.
•b.

If Mr. Wilson approves of the approach recommended by the KAC, they asked that he write
to the residents and notify them of acceptable activities for their interpretive hours.

The committee felt that their efforts have been positive in setting a good foundation to moveahead.

Shapiro and Mainaaupo both emphasized that the time is right, now that most residents

have finished their houses. Mills added that the KAC made an effort to provide many options
for the residents to choose from for fulifilling their interpretive hours.
c.

The KAC offered to serve as a buffer between the Park Manager and the residents. They feltthat they could assist in explaining the process and penalties to the residents and said that
residents should be asked to sign-off when they understood the way things will work.

4.

Major Issues Addressed by the KAC.

Notes from KAC Meeting with Wilson
December 28, 1998a.

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What qualifies for interpretive hours. The matrix of goals, objectives, and activities is thefoundation for putting out what qualifies in “black and white”.

b.

Training needs. It was pointed out that many residents are uncomfortable doing programs infront of visitors and therefore, interpretive skills training is essential for confidence and selfesteem.

c.

Scheduling. Shapiro explained that many residents work during the week and are unable toparticipate in schools programs on weekdays. Therefore, there is a need to develop a scheduleof program offerings with residents first and then to share this schedule with schools and otherorganizations that may want to come to Kahana. This schedule should be made into a flyer for
distribution. State Parks also needs to consider coverage on weekends for residents who cannot
meet on weekdays.

d.

Limited participation in programs. For the above reasons, only a small number of resident
families have been participating in the public programs.

5.

Feedback from Mr. Wilson.

a.

b.

Kahana, as one of our largest parks, needs more attention with a strong partnership developed
between staff and the community to care (mälama) for the ahupua’a of Kahana.
He thanked the KAC for all their effort and was encouraged by the involvement of theresidents. He supports continuation of the KAC.

c.

He indicated that it is not urgent to move quickly as Kahana is not threatened by developmentchanges in land use. The park can “just sit there” and there is not a situation where the park
has to raise revenues (as opposed to Wailua River State Park on Kauai where concessionaires
provide services and generate revenue). We can explore the options for Kahana: Wilderness
park like Na Pali? Ecotourism opportunities like Diamond Head?
ord.

Mills encouraged the State to remember “living park” for Kahana, not commercial

opportunities. This led to a discussion of what should be interpreted, what is culturally
sensitive, and how extensive should be recreational opportunities be (ie. how extensive should
the trail system be?).
6.

Other Issues.

a.

Shafer raised the concern that residents want to be self-sufficient (living off the land and sharing
with visitors). He said that OHA would assist in this effort for self-sufficiency.

b.

Shafer asked about sales in the park. Wilson stressed that Kahana was set-up as a park, not aplace to be run as a business by the residents. He pointed out that Shafer’s approach is different
from a concessionaire who provides services but doesn’t live in the park. Wilson added that we
may need to re-assess if the park program is nqt working but would be concerned about abusiness approach.
c.

Pelekai cited the restoration of the Kam Mon Store as a possible means of supplementing theresident’s efforts for self-sufficiency and self-esteem.

d.

Pelekai added that the loss of kupuna and their skills since the creation of the park 20 years ago
has created a gap for residents in their efforts to interpretive the Hawaiian culture.

e.

Shapiro asked Wilson if a meeting could be held with him to discuss changes to the leases.

Notes prepared by Martha Yent, State Parks

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (KAC) MEETINGMONDAY, MARCH 8, 1999
711 KAPI’OLANI, HONOLULU
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS-

Attendees:
Committee:

Pikake Pelekai, Norman Shapiro, Sunny Greer, Awo Mainaaupo, Bobbee
Mills (Absent: Ben Shafer, Kela Miller)

State Parks:

Toni Han Palermo, Martha Yent, Al Rogers

Guests:Debbie Gorai and Kaipo Gorai (residents); Lynette Cruz and Steven
Kubota (Ahupua’a Alliance)

Meeting called to order at 11:10am by Pikake Pelekai. Pule by Awo Mainaaupo.
1. Purpose of Meeting. Pelekai appraised the KAC members and guests of the
purpose for this meeting:a.

Review the KAC’s draft report of recommendations that was mailed to themembers on February 18.

b. Inform the KAC of her intent to schedule a meeting with the new Chairpersonof DLNR, Timothy Johns, to inform him of KAC, their accomplishments andtheir goals over the next year.
c.

Ask State Parks to update the KAC on their efforts in developing the interpretive

program at Kahana. Yent informed Pelekai that it was her understanding that
State Parks would do this at an upcoming meeting but provided a briefsummary of the following:
1.

Palermo has prepared a draft flyer of program activities and schedule forDOE. This draft flyer was mailed to all KAC members and many residents fortheir initial consideration. Palermo will be scheduling meetings with thoseparticipating in each of the 4 program activities to work out the details. The
hope is to finalize a flyer by May so schools can begin planning their Kahana
visits for the next school year.
2. Yent announced that she has drafted a revised agreement form for programcommitment hours that she will mail to the KAC for their review anddiscussion at the next meeting.

Shapiro asked if the form would be sharedwith residents for review and commitment. Yent indicated she would like
KAC’s review first and will then share will all residents as a draft that is

subject to change based on comments.
2.

Next Meeting. Pelekai asked when the next meeting could be scheduled to discuss
the above. Because of the Legislative session, she asked if the KAC would be willingto meet in town on a weekday.
a.

Shapiro expressed a desire to keep the meetings in Kahana which would
encourage resident participation. Yent indicated that it is her understanding that
the KAC will hold 4 meetings a year 2 with State Parks and 2 with the residents
and this next meeting would be with State Parks first before meeting with theresidents. Pelekai agreed that she would like to have a KAC meeting to get
organized before going to the residents.
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Kahana Advisory Committee

March 8, 1999 Meeting

Page 2b. It was agreed that everything would remain “draft” until after the meeting withthe residents, including report of recommendations, flyer, and agreement form.
c.

Kubota asked if other community groups would be involved in the agreements
for the interpretive program. Pelekai explained that things are still very

preliminary. Kubota indicated a high level of interest from schools and othergroups. Pelekai stressed community ownership in the program. Greer addedthat public input is also needed and suggested that KAC survey groups that haveparticipated in programs at Kahana in the past.
d.

Meeting set for Wednesday, March 17, 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Office of
Hawaiian Affairs. Yent will prepare an agenda and mailing to include draft flyer,
draft agreement form, training, target audience for programs, and revised draft
KAC report.

3.

Draft KAC Report. Pelekai asked Debbie and Kai’po Gorai to share their concerns
about the report to the committee. The Gorai’s began by indicating that their views
arealso shared by resident, Ron Johnson.

a.

Debbie Gorai expressed their concern about the inclusion of the resident survey

report in the report. She said that it was her understanding that this report
would be kept confidential and this was told to the residents at the time of thesurveys. The major concern appears to be the comment sections whereresidents are quoted but no names are given. Greer added that the reports wereprepared for the KAC, not for distribution, and that the actual survey forms
were returned to the residents. Shapiro cited the confidentiality section in theresident’s survey report (page 2). Pelekai recommended removing thecomments and retaining the conclusions and findings. Greer offered to makethese changes and provide a revised survey report to the KAC. It will be statedin the revision that the report was edited for confidentiality and to promoteresident trust.

b. Debbie Gorai also inquired about the inclusion of the language survey report.
She asked why it was included in the report when other residents are also

preparing proposals for their hours. Pelekai responded that this was brought tothe KAC for consideration as a larger park program issue. Gorai concerned
again about confidentiality and asked that the resident’s comments be removed.
Palermo suggested that the report include that questions that were asked,
however.

c.

Debbie Gorai raised the concern about limiting accumulated hours as stated in

Exhibit C (150 hours per year). Pelekai said that the KAC was reviewing aspectsof the lease and Greer noted that the issue was briefly discussed at the December

11, 1998 meeting. Gorai indicated that for projects such as the ‘auwai and lo’i, theset-up for interpretive hours is not working. They must work more hours at
certain times, such as planting and harvesting, when volunteers are available,
and when weather permits. Pelekai suggested that we may need to distinguishbetween interpretive programs for groups such as DOE as opposed to thoseKahana Advisory Committee

March 8, 1999 Meeting

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activities where sites are being worked. Pelekai added that this issue needs morein-depth discussion and consideration.
d.

Kaipo Gorai said that he felt the mission statement in the report was not clear
and asked how you define stewardship and perpetuation? He added that it
sounds like a job description and does not believe that it reflects the people ofKahana. Pelekai responded that residents were asked to participate indeveloping both the mission and vision statements. She said that the KAC wants
residents to give feedback but it’s hard if they do not participate and the KAC
made an effort to get residents involved by holding meetings in Kahana, sendingout minutes, and conducting resident surveys. Pelekai asked Gorai if he could
gather the concerned residents but he responded tha•t you need to go to theirhouses and talk with them since they don’t attend meetings. Pelekai said that
was already done through the surveys. Mills said that the statement may be
misunderstood and/or incomplete but the KAC tried to be broad and all
encompassing in an effort to share the specialness of Kahana.

e.

Kaipo Gorai said that the KAC needs to show residents that they are willing towork. Pelekai said that the report will be shared with residents. She added that
the KAC has made an effort to identify resident’s skills and interests and is

working to identify outside reosurces to work with the Kahana people. Kubota
said residents believe too heavy a responsibility is being put on them fordeveloping and carrying out park programs, including interpretation andahupua’a restoration. Pelekai suggested that we need to move onto training andmaster planning for the term of the leases (60+ years?).
f.

Greer said that the KAC never identified the target audience for Kahana but feels
like the local audience, rather than out-of-state visitors, is favored. The use of theterm “visitors” may be misconstrued.

g. Debbie Gorai also concerned that only one family has been a signatory with theState on the ‘auwai project. She indicated that 3 families are involved and one
does not act without the agreement of the other families.
h. It was agreed that the following changes will be made in the report text:•

Eliminate all references to valley and refer to the Kahana ahupua’a instead.

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Remove Kela Miller from list of KAC as she never attended a meeting (p. 1).

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Include Huilua Fishpond in the resources of the ahupua’a (p. 1).

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Clarify the meaning ‘Ama Ho’omalu park (p. 2).
Need to identify “Hawaiian customs and practices” (p. 2).
Indicate that the KAC’s progress was limited before May, 1998 due to lack of
a quorum at meetings (p. 2).
Clarify that some residents participated in the survey (not total) (p. 3).
Delete ‘auwai and fishpond from list of accomplishments (p. 3).
Al Rogers indicated that the sign-up chart is still being used (p. 7).
Recognize that interpretive program is still being developed (p. 10).

The meeting was adjourned at 12:45pm.

Closing pule by Lynette Cruz.

AHUPUA’A 0

KAHANAADVISORY COMMITTEEMEETING
Wednesday, March 17, 199911.{)Oam 1.IOOpm*
Office of Hawaiian Affairs(711 Kapi’olani, 5th Floor)-

Tentative Agenda:
1.

Update on Interpretive Program Activities by State Parks
Project Schedule and Budget
Educational Program Flyer
Agreement Form for Interpretive Commitment Hours
Training
Interpretive Plan: Park User Surveys
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2. Discussion of following issues:•

Target Audience•

Traditional Hawaiian Customs and Practices•

Accumulation of Interpretive Hours

3. Revisions to KAC Report (revised pages are attached)
4.

Planning for upcoming meetings
With DLNR Chair, Timothy Johns••*

With residents

Potluck lunch. Drinks will be provided.

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (KAC) MEETINGWEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1999
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS-

711 KAPI’OLANI, HONOLULU

Attendees:
Committee:

Pikake Pelekai, Norman Shapiro, and Sunny Greer(Absent: Awo Mainaaupo, Bobbee Mills, Ben Shafer)State Parks:

Toni Han Palermo, Martha Yent, Al Rogers

Guests:Lynette Cruz and Steven Kubota (Ahupua’a Alliance)

Meeting called to order at 11:15am by Pikake Pelekai.
1.

Pule by Toni Palermo.

Announcments.
a.

Pelekai informed the KAC that she scheduled a meeting with DLNR Chairperson

Timothy Johns on Wednesday, March 31, 3:00pm at Mr. Johns’ office.
b.

Pelekai asked that a discussion of the environmental compliance concern regarding the“by-pass road” at Kahana be added to the agenda.
2.

Notes of the March 8 Meeting.
a.

b.

Shapiro asked why Kela Miller is still be listed as a KAC member in the minutes. Yentsaid that there has been no official resignation from Miller and she continues to receive
the announcements of meetings. Greer made a motion that Mifier be deleted from the
KAC. Motion seconded by Shapiro and carried by a vote of the members present.
Pelekai requested that Yent draft a letter to Miller informing her of this action which will
be signed by Pelekai as Chair of the KAC.
Greer asked if the minutes from the KAC meetings could be shared with Kahana
residents. Yent asked that the minutes by accepted by the KAC before distribution,
after which, State Parks has no objections. Pelekai indicated that the KAC felt it wasokay to share the minutes as well. Yent was requested to forward a copy of the March
8, 1999 minutes to each resident family.
3.

Draft KAC Report.
a.

Greer shared a copy of the 2 revised resident survey reports in which resident comments
had been removed. These survey reports will be attached as appendices to the report.

b.

c.

Shapiro asked for a revision in the text of the report regarding these surveys (page 3).
The report states that the surveys “provided major input” and he requested that major
be changed to substantial. The KAC agreed to the change.
The KAC agreed to include the ‘Ama Ho’omalu legislation as an appendix to thereport. Greer asked if ‘Ama Ho’omalu funds could be used for maintenance. Yentreplied that it would be possible to use the funds for repair/restoration but not day-to
day maintenance activities.
d.

Greer asked that the KAC consider a definition of “traditional customs and practices”.
Kubota mentioned that Davianna McGregor and the PASH study group has beenaddressing this issue. Palermo agreed that the KAC should review what is being doneby others but recognize that a inventory of the “human resources” of Kahana should be
developed so we can recognize what is traditional to Kahana (eg. kuleana, hui, oral
traditions). Pelekai asked “traditional according to whose standards”? Sheemphasized that traditional should be pre-1778.

Kahana Advisory Committee

March 17, 1999 Meetinge.

Page 2Greer shared the January 28, 1997 letter from State Parks to the KAC members

requesting their participation and outlining their “duties”. This letter will be includedin the appendix of the report as correspondence.
4.

Environmental Issues at Kahana.
a.

Greer shared a March 17, 1999 letter she drafted to the KAC and emphasized that theletter reflected her concerns and beliefs (attachment to these minutes). She summarized
the issue of the partially constructed “by-pass road/landfill” on the edge of thefloodplain and east of residential Area A as a violation of the Clean Water Act. Greer
made the following recommendations:
1. There should be a moratorium on visitation. She feels that Kahana has something“pilau” and “guests should not be invited to our house of Kahana” until things are
made “pono”.
2. Water quality studies shouldbe conducted. Greer informed the KAC that she has agrant to purchase the equipment needed to conduct these studies.
3. Need a master plan for Kahana before proceeding with the interpretive plan so that
we are working with the “big picture”, not piecemeal.
4. Develop interagency advisory committee. Concerned about the extensive permit
processing that may be too big for State Parks to handle. There needs to be betterinteragency coordination and State Parks needs to get all the palyers together toplan for a “living ahupua’a”.
b.

Pelekai indicated the need for the KAC to have a current status report on the issue.

Greer said that DOH would be writing to State Parks and that State Parks and the

Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) have been talking about mitigative measures (letterattached). Kubota said that he and Cruz met with DLNR Chair Timothy Johns anddiscussed this issue among others. He cited an example from Mãnoa where the DLNR
Water Commission found the City and County of Honolulu in violation. In this case,funds equivalent to the fines were used to develop a community plan to mitigate theimpacts. Kubota feels a similar solution for Kahana is possible.
c.

Pelekai said that she would like to raise this issue in the KAC’s meeting with Johns but
the committee needs to do their homework first. Pelekai indicated that she would

discuss the issue with Ralston Nagata, State Parks Administrator, in the near future.
She will also make the point that State Parks needs to be pro-active, not reactive. Greer

encouraged a co-partnership.
d.

Kubota added that this is related to the hui concept.

Palermo said that State Parks has conducted an on-site visit and staff is assessing theoptions.

The State Parks archaeologists will be mapping the “by-pass road” using

GPS. Greer added that DOH and ACOE will also be conducting future site visits.
Ralston Nagata, State Parks, is talking to agencies on an official level while Greer is on
the community level. Pelekai said that the KAC should be informed if they are

expected to work on behalf of the residents.
e.

Palermo felt that part of the problem goes back to the lack of a master plan and the
KAC should emphasize this as a need in their recommendations. However, she said
the KAC also needs to recognize that State Parks has only one planner for all the parks

statewide. Greer shared a listing of all the plans and reports prepared for Kahana overShe said that Kahana has been “planned to
the years (attachment to these minutes).
death”. Pelekai said the problem is that the planning has been done in isolation.

Kubota encouraged a “heal the ‘ama approach”
and develop a common vision.

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establish a link to the ancient values

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March 17, 1999 Meeting

Page 3f.

Rogers informed the KAC that UH has been conducting a water quality study on
Kahana Stream, both before and after the “by-pass road/landfill” issue. He said thatthey have not reported any major change in the water quality. The major problems at
Kahana are turbidity and siltation after heavy rains and the lack of organics in thestream to support streamlife. Rogers said that he would try to get a copy of the reportfor the KAC. Kubota raised concern with contaminants not being tested for but whichaccumulate in the biological resources over time. He added that he is concerned about
the content of the “landfffl”, eg. asphalt. He recommended a barrier around the landfffl
or posted warning signs.

g.

Greer informed the KAC of an upcoming KSBE water permit application to use waterfrom the Waiahole Ditch for their WaiawaGentry development (landscaping, golfcourse, etc.).

She said this will affect Kahana and projects in the ahupua’a. She

wondered if DLNR
5.

wasgoing to provide testimony or take a stand on this issue.

Update on Interpretive Program Activities by State Parks. This item was deferred becauseof time.

6.

Other Points of Discussion.
a.

Ben Shafer and Awo Mainaaupo need to be contacted to see if they have any commentsorb.

changes to the report.

Palermo indicated that she is deferring the program flyer because of the time needed tocoordinate with residents. However, she feels that State Parks needs an interim planthat will accommodate schools requesting to come to Kahana before the schedule isfinalized and facilitate interpretive hours by residents. She also encouraged training
and an updated inventory of resident skills and abilities (who is comfortable doingwhat).

Rogers announced that all long-term training has been cancelled but will still

consider short-term training if there is a “payback” to the interpretive program.
c.

Rogers indicated that 3 families are currently several hundred hours behind. Pelekaiindicated that KAC would like to approach these families and work up some options.
Greer said that they would be welcome to participate in the ‘auwai/lo’i project. Shapiro
asked if they can do “maintenance” projects to catch up. Rogers added that all
families have received numerous default notices and that the Kokua Committee has
tried to work with the families in the past.

d.

Meeting with DLNR Chair Timothy Johns on March 31. A meeting of the KAC has been
set for Wednesday, March 24 to work up an agenda for this meeting, including:Confirm DLNR’s willingness to have the KAC continue and work with State Parks
on development of Kahana’s interpretive program••

Raise the environmental issues•

Discuss the need for a long-range master plan for Kahana

The meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm.

Closing pule by Norman Shapiro.

Submitted by:Martha Yent, State Parks

Date

APPENDIX C:NOTES FROM MEETINGS OF THE KAC
WITH KAHANA RESIDENTS

February 21, 1998
March 14, 1998

April 4, 1998
May 2, 1998
June 27, 1998

July 11, 1998
August 1, 1998
September 5, 1998
October 3, 1998

KAHANA VALLEY ADVISORY COMMITFEEFEBRUARY 21, 1998 MEETING WITH RESIDENTS
The meeting started at 9:15 am. and ended at 11:30am, followed by a small paina.
Present at the meeting:State Parks

H. Palermo. Residents--

Ralston Nagata, Al Rogers, Martha Yent, Toni

Reena Kapapa, Leona Garvida, Ulu Beirne, Adella

Johnson, Kaipo & Debbie Gorai, Norman Shapiro, Awo Mainaaupo, Vanny
Kamakaala, Dorcas Angelias, Sharon Keaweehu, Norinne Vierra, William Vierra,John Mainaaupo Jr. Kahana Valley Advisory Committee (KAC) Pikake
Pelekai, Norman Shapiro, Awo Mainaaupo, (Bobbee Mills, Ben Shafer wereexcused), other members not present. Visitors Wayne Nojiri, Keek Hottendorf--(1JH Public Administration Class).

Topics, News, Issues Discussed:
Pikake reported that the meeting with Mike Wilson, Chairman of DLNR, held
February 4, was generally encouraging. Those who were at the meeting:Pikake Pelekai, Norman Shapiro, Awo Mainaaupo, Bobbee Mills, Ben Shafer, andRalston Nagata. Discussion topics included:a).
composition of the committee (many members have not been attending).

b).

KAC was encouraged to submit names for potential replacements tothe committee. Albert Kanahele recently submitted a letter of resignation.
role of KAC and parameters of their function. (They were appointed toreview interpretive programs to assure cultural appropriateness andwork with the residents and park staff to determine programs that reflect
resident desires and abilities.).

c).

resident members asked about rerouting the road through the new

housing area. According to Nagata, this is not feasible but hikers could be
encouraged by signage to use the bypass trail.
Pikake noted that the UI-I visitors had asked permission to attend the meetings.
She asked and permission was granted by those residents and others who werein attendance at the meeting. Ulu spoke of encouraging higher education andsupporting the project. Pikake asked Wayne and Keek to submit a draft copy of
their project report to KAC and the residents for their review and as a courtesy
to all residents. Due to time constraints to meet university imposed deadline,2.

they would at least provide a copy to the KAC via Pikake.
The following topics regarding interpretive programs and lease hours were discussed:
1.

Developing an Interpretive Program:•Do we have the people with the skills?

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Do we need to offer training opportunities?

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What resources are required?

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What is being done now as part of the Interpretive Program?
•‘Auwai and lo’i kalo restoration•

Fishpond restoration with trainingin Hawaiian masonry
Cemetery cleaning

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Lauhala weaving•

Wauke garden (kapa-making)

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3.

Fishing/net making/hukilau
Food preparation (kalo poi, ulu poi)

Concepts being incorporated into the Interpretive Program and the Living Park:
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4.

Hula htilau
Canoe haiau
Medicinal garden (ltfau lapa’au)Mãlama ka ‘ama
Ahupua’a / konohiki rights

Gathering rights
Self-sufficiency of the residents‘alelo Hawai’i (language)
Sharing of knowledge and perpetuation of cultural traditions

Other issues:
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Park name consider Kahana Valley Living Park on the sign at the entry
Kahana community cooperation with neighboring communities-

Signs at the boat ramp which is Division of Boating jurisdiction
Impact of jet skis affecting fish spawning grounds and erosion along the bay
Residents need to gain empowerment through advocacy, legislation, politicalaction, education, and networking
More housing
Need for a community center-

5.

Vision Statement: Ahupua”a o Kahana forever, no na kupa maoli o Kahana.

6.

Next Meetings with Residents: Saturday, March 14 and Saturday, April 4, 9:00

11:00am, Orientation Center.

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KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITFEE MEETING WITH RESIDENTS

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1998, 9:OO-11:OOam
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK
A1thNDEES:
Committee: Pikake Pelekai, Norman Shapiro, Ben Shaffer, Awo Mainaaupo
Residents:

Beatrice Soga, Leona Garvida, Leolalani Garvida, Ron Johnson, Adella

Johnson, Keith George, Estelita Alapa’i-George, Sheila Sherman, Dorcas

Angelias, Sharon Keaweehu, Alice Keaweehu, D. Ululani Beirne, Debra
Gorai
State Parks:

Al Rogers, Toni Palermo, Martha Yent

Guests:Keek Hottendorf, Janelle West, Tracie Farias, Wayne Nojiri

1. Discussion of the notes and questionnaire from the February 21 meeting.
a.

Adella Johnson expressed her concern about the make-up of the Kahana

Advisory Committee (KAC) and her desire to see it be made more
representative. She reminded Pikake Pelekai about the decision at the first KAC
meeting with the residents to include a representative from each of the families.
b. Pelekai gave a brief history of the KAC and noted problems with leadership andattendance by the members.
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KAC wants to works with residents which is the basis for setting thesemeetings. At the 1st meeting, residents were asked to idenitify what is special
about Kahana and how they envision the interpretive program. The 2nd
meeting asked residents what is being done with the interpretive program.
This 3rd meeting will seek to identify the gaps in the program and what can be•done to refine the program and make it more workable for everyone.
KAC held a meeting with DLNR Chairperson Michael Wilson on February 4 toclarify the direction of the KAC. Pelekai also wrote a letter to Wilson

explaining the problems and asking that replacement members be appointed•c.

totheKAC.
KAC’s desire to create credibility but there are currently only 4 activie
members.

Johnson stated that the KAC is included in the lease agreement and reiterated thateach of the 31 families should be represented. Pelekai indicated that the KAC is
responsible to both DLNR and the residents. She stated that she will meet with
Wilson and request a deadline for appointments to the KAC and discuss the ideaof including a representative from each of the 31 families.

Kahana Advisory Committee Meeting

March 14, 1998

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2. Overview of Existing Interpretive Programa.

Pelekai shared a list of activities that residents are currently performing for the 25

interpretive hours per month which she reworked from a list provided by Al
Rogers (see attached). She indicated that she feels many of these activities are
more maintenance, rather than cultural interpretation.
b. Pelekai believes that the role of the KAC is to define the interpretive program byasking the following questions:•••

What can residents do? In conjunction with this, the 1985 plans needs to be reevaluated for 1998.
What training is needed? We need to recognize that many of the kupuna aregone.
Pelekai emphasized the need for tolerance on both sides as we seek to refine
the programs offered at Kahana.

3. Reaction to the Vision Statementa.

Pelekai asked if the residents agree with the vision statement developed at the
2nd meeting: Ahupua’a o Kahana forever nO nã kupa maoli o Kahana.
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Ron Johnson expressed a concern that the statement is “exclusive”.
Pelekal clarified that Kahana is the beneficiary in this statement.

Adella Johnson stated that Kahana was established as a public trust. Pelekai
said that as a public trust, the public says what happens to Kahana. She citedthe 2 examples of the public trust: ceded lands and Hawaiian Home Lands.
Therefore, she felt that we may not want to make this distinction for Kahana.
Johnson stated that “ahupua’a o Kahana” should be used.

b. Estelika George asked if more than 5 acres at Kahana were condemned. She said
that she believes there is a “law” that states that no more than 5 acres can becondemned for public purpose. Yent was asked to check on this statement.
4. What is being done now? Pelekai asked if anything should be added to the list

developed at the February 21 meeting (page 2 of meeting notes). The following
were mentioned:a.

Food preparation: imu and lãwalu fishb. Estuary program (Bea Soga): identifying fish in the river, limu that is gathered,c.

and the use of the trees found at the estuary of Kahana Stream.
Pelekai asked the committee and residents to get a list from each family of what
they are doing to fulfill the conditions of their lease. These lists should be sent orcalled in to Pelekai or any of the other KAC members. Ben Shaffer said that it isimportant to understand the housing status of each family. Pelekai summarized
the 3 questions to ask each family:

Kahana Advisory Committee Meeting

March 14, 1998•

Page 3Are you still working on your house? If so, what is your expected completion

date?
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What are you doing for the interpretive program as part of your leaseagreement?
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Is there anything extra that you can do for the program?

d. Pelekai said that she is looking for a match of what is being done and what is

acceptable for the interpretive program. It was noted that 11 families are
represented at this 3rd meeting.
5. What additional concepts/values should be incorporated into the programs? These
are traditional values that need to be fostered and felt but are notalways“measureable or tangible”.
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kokua (help, assistance)•

ho’oponopono (conflict resolution)lokahi (harmony, unity)
kuleana (responsibility)•

laulima (large scale help)••

aloha (love)••külana (status, place)•mãlama (take care)küpono (upright)
ha’alia’a (humility)
ho’omanawanui (patience)
ho’omana (worship)•

ha’aheo (pride)•maluhia (peace)•kapu (conservation)

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6. Other Issues.
a.

Ralston Nagata, State Parks Administrator, is working on the boat ramp signs
and concerns about the jet skis in the bay. Keith George mentioned a recent

problem with aku boats in the bay. Pelekai encouraged the residents to keep a log
and report these incidents to the authorities.
b. Pelekai asked State Parks to work with DOBOR (Boating) and DOCARE(Enforcement) on the issues affecting Kahana Bay and report back at the next

meeting.
c.

It was recommended by Shaffer that Ahupua’a o Kahana be used as the parkname.

As an ahupua’a, however, the residents need to be self-sufficient and selfsustaining. Kahana is an ideal location for going back to the basics.
d. The following list of “things to do” was developed:•

Letter to BWS requesting information on their long-term and short-term plans

for Kahana. Ron Johnson offered to assistance with any follow-up on thismatter.
•Letter to DOBOR regarding the boating and jet ski issues.

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Letter to DOCARE regarding enforcement.

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Letter to DOAR regarding the fishing rules for Kahana Bay.

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Follow-up with the 3 questions for each of the resident families.
Base map of the ahupua’a and State boundaries for Kahana.

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March 14, 1998

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7. Goals of the Ahupua’a o Kahana:’a.

Tell the story of Kahana accurately.

b. Share what is unique about Kahana.
c.

Preserve the sites of Kahana. This would include educating visitors, developing a
curator program, offering training, and preparing an inventory of sites.

8. Announcements.

a.

Ron Johnson announced several upcoming events in association with the ‘auwai
and taro lo’i project.
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event.

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Workday for taro farmers to prepare and organize for the March 21
Participants include the Reppun and Hoe ‘ohana.

March 18-

Workday at Wailua ‘auwai with 300 students from BYU. QLCC will
be assisting with lunch. Gathering around 9:00am.
March 21-b. Ululani Beirne announced that work is continuing on the restoration of Huilua
Fishpond. On March 28 there will be a workday. The Friends of Kahana, State

Parks, and OHA are coordinating efforts to organize workdays on the 4th

Saturday for each of the next 3 months. Residents are invited to participate.
Other sources of labor will also be organized to assist with the restoration.
c.

Pelekai announced a March 21 meeting at Kamehameha Schools organized by theO’ahu Burial Council to discuss the claims for the iwi at Bishop Museum incompliance with NAGPRA. Pelekai was unsure if any of the iwi are from Kahana

but Palermo thought that the Kahana iwi had already been reinterred.
d. Shaffer acknowledged several activities going on at Kahana:•e.

Clearing of the hau between the bridges by the Kamanao-Kahala families.
These families should be commended for this big project.

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Acknowledged State Parks for the installation of signs along the park roads.

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Extended a mahalo to Pikake Pelekai for all her help and time spent at Kahana.

Al Rogers announced that the Wai’anae High School Mrine Science Center will besailing E’ala around the island and wifi be at Kahana on April 8.
f.

Pelekai proposed a Mahalo Day for residents, perhaps in June, to recognize

everyone’s contributions.
g. Next meeting of the KAC with the residents sscheduled for April 4.

SUBJECTCONDITIONSLESSEECHAPEL
Mormon Chapel Cemetery

Clean up, research, classes

Mormon Chapel

Plant Ti leaf; transplant giner, heleconia

Cemetery
Cemetery

Cleaning, research, planting
Clean, research, plant——park entrance
park entrance:

PLANTS
Native Hawaiian Plants

Plan for area between lot & chapel

Herbal Medicine

Cont participation in classes

Native trees &plants

Use Hop toe for planting trees

Flower Garden

Clear, plant and tend—

entrance to Village A

Wauke Farm

Flowers

Upkeep Garden
Clean, plant, & tend
Clear, plant, tend

Fruit, vegetables, flower s opposite of

Plant, cultivate, weed, produce

Flowers—

area acrossstreethouse

MEMORIAL GARDENS
Auntie Lydia Memorial Garden

Plant flowers, fern, ti & other plants

Henry George garden

Clear, plant, care for

SPECIAL PROJECTSOld Kam Mon Store

Research, write & gather artifacts

Making of Fish Box

Methods of drying fish

Auwai project

Cleaning and upkeep
Clear, plant and upkeep
Clear, plant flowers & ti. and tend
Display
Attend classes; teach; make quilted items
Produce hibachis
program (lawalu_

Lo’i Project
Coconut Grove
Photo display

Quilt making
Hibachi—FISHPONDS & FISH LIFE
Huilua fishpond“Cut trees & scrubs on ocean side

Clean area for study

Pukoko fishpond“

Written and photographic history
Clear hau and brush

Fish; crabs

Provide for program

SPORTS AND GAMES
Hawaiian Games
Lua

Implement for Games
Continued participation in classes

TRAILS

Hiking Trails Hau
Hiking Trails maintenance—

3/12/98

Until trails are cleared

Maintain trails and dam crossing.

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH RESIDENTS

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1998, 9:OO-11:OOAM
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARKATTENDEES:
Committee: Pikake Pelekai, Barbara Mills, Norman Shapiro, and Ben Shafer

Residents:

Leona Garvida, Adella Johnson, Rena Kapapa,. Debbie Gorai, Kaipolani

Gorai, Norrine Vierra, William Vierra, Ron Johnson, Beatrice Soga,
Valerie Barruga,. Charles Fernandez, and Ululani Beirne
State Parks:

A.L. Rogers

Guests:Keek Hottendorf, Janelle West, and Wayne Nojiri

1. Pikake announced that Chairperson Wilson had accepted the request toreform the Advisory Committee by thanking four members who have not been

attending and adding one new community person, Kela Miller. The newcommittee of seven consists of Pikake Pelekai, Barbara Mills and Kela Miller ascommunity members along with Sunny Greer, Awo Maina’aupo, Ben Shafer andNorman Shapiro as residents. She pointed out that this reduction allows thecommittee to organize and finish their work since all are familiar with what thecommittee has been doing. It has been noted that the new committee is weighted 4
to 3 in favor of the residents. Adella again requested every lessee family be

represented. Pikake replied that all who participate in these meetings will continue
to be heard as an Ad Hoc group. Adella said that the details of the appointment of
the committee is not specified in the lease therefore should be negotiable. Ron
Johnson suggested that any legal issue related to the lease be submitted to a small
committee to investigate and recommend. He also asked if there was a definition
and mission statement for the living park. He said that these were essential to any
future planning. A.L. Rogers distributed copies of the definition of a living park as
stated in Senate Resolution 264-77:
DEFINITION OF A “LIVING PARK”“The purpose of a living park is to nurture and foster Hawaiian

Culture and spread knowledge of its values and ways... In such a livingpark, the individuals living there shall participate in the purposes ofthe park by helping in the education of the public and by incorporatingin the structure of their daily lives such values and ways.”
Senate Resolution 264-77

This could be used as a start for revising a definition.

Ron brought up the idea that was made in the Kahana Advisory Councils’

Development Plan that the State issue a master lease to the park to some group who
could control, plan, and operate all of the resources and interpretive programs.
These steps were presented:
Establishamanagementgroupa. Define parameters
b. Define relationships
c. Define roles and responsibilities
2. Define and establish interpretive programs
1.

3. Talk to State Parks

Pikake asked Ron to be the temporary chairperson with Ben Shafer andNorman Shapiro. The Advisory Committee will take aback seat role. A day for the
next meeting to hear the residents plan was set for Saturday, May 2, 1998 at 9:00am.

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITFEE MEETING WITH RESIDENTS

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1998, 9:00-11:OOani
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK-ORIENTATION CENTER

Attendees:
Committee:

SunnyGreer, Awo Mainaaupo, Kela Miller, Bobbee Mills, Pikake Pelekai,
Ben Shafer, Norman Shapiro

Residents:

Ululani Beirne, Valerie Berruga, Kaipo Gorai, Debbie Gorai, Adella

Johnson, Ron Johnson, Rena Kapapa, Jolene Peapealalo, Bea Soga, William
VierraState Parks:‘Al Rogers, Martha Yent

Guests:Wayne Nojiri

1. Residents Committee. At the April 4 meeting, several residents volunteered to assist
the KAC by serving as a liaison between the KAC and residents. This group isreferred to as the Residents Committee (RC). Ron Johnson and Ben Shafer provided
a report with handout (attached) on the RC meetings held on April 18 and April 25.
Present at these meetings were Johnson, Shafer, Wayne Nojiri, and John Fox.
a.

Re-establish the konohiki system at Kahana. The konohiki would be a person from
Kahana who would be assisted by an Advisory Council. An organizational chart
wasprovided:
Konohiki—--

Advisory Council

I

I

I

Park

Volunteer

Ecotourism

Training

Plan

Park-keepers

I

Advertisement(Visitor Education)b. At present, DLNR requires approval by 100% of the residents. The RC
recommends approval by a majority in attendance at a meeting or a majority of
the families (ie. 16 of the 31 families).

c.

The RC recommends that KAC send a letter to all residents regarding theirthoughts and present involvement in Kahana’s interpretive program. This would
give residents an opportunity to determine what qualifies for their 25 hours. It
was recommended that residents be given 2 weeks to respond and R. Johnson
offered his assistance if the residents needed it.

d. Shafer stated that it is his understanding that the Park Manager position no longer
exists and thus, the KAC is the authority on what constitutes 25 hours ofinterpretive service. Yent clarified that Al Rogers is still responsible for carryingout the duties and responsibilities of the Park Manager as indicated in the leaseagreements. Rogers’ position title was changed to Park Coordinator by the State
Personnel Department to facilitate establishment of a class but he is still
considered the Park Manager from the standpoint of the lease.

e.

The RC suggests that the residents publish their own newsletter.

f.

It was also recommended that KAC with the park manager develop guidelines ofwhat qualifies for interpretive program hours.
•

Adella Johnson expressed concern that KAC has not made progress within theone•

year that they have been meeting.

Pikake Pelekai clarified that KAC will make recommendations to State Parks
and these recommendations need to be based on discussions with residents but
many residents have not been coming to the meetings or responding toquestionnaires. She emphasized that residents need to validate the programs
and park plans which means that they need to participate. Pelekai asked theresidents to understand that things take time if everyone is to be involved.

g. Ron Johnson added that the RC needs to work with residents to complete thequestionnaires. There is a need to avoid evictions and keep residents informed,
ie. work together.

2.

Interpretive Program Survey
It was suggested that one month be devoted to working with residents oncompleting the interpretive program survey. Each family would be approachedindividually by the RC members and others wishing to volunteer. Al Rogers is toprovide a current list of leasees to those conducting the survey.

a.

b. Norman Shapiro asked that residents also be encouraged to come to themembers of KAC with concerns and questions regarding the survey.
c.

Debbie Gorai emphasized that the door to door approach is critical for fullparticipation and an accurate appraisal of the interpretive program.

d. Pikake asked for volunteers to assist with the survey. Those agreeing:•
Debbie Gorai
•

•

•

•

e.

Awo Mainaaupo

Ron Johnson
Sunny Greer
Ben Shafer

The time schedule was developed for the survey as follows:•
Mail a flyer to residents informing them of the survey and thatMay 14-someone will•

May 15-3 1•June 1 -7--

be coming to talk with them between May 15-31.

Talk with residents and complete a survey form for each family.
Meet with any residents that might have been unavailable during
the above 2 weeks.

•June 7-19-

Interviewers will meet and compile resident responses on thesurvey.

Kahana Meeting: May 2, 1998

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June 20-

KtC meeting.

Report on survey resutLs.

Bobbee Mills was asked for any advice in conducting the interviews. She statedthat it is important to listen and record responses accurately without “leading” theinterviewee. She also encouraged interviewers to start with an explanation of

why the survey is being conducted and let the residents know that their answers
and suggestions are important. Bobbee wiLl develop a “cover sheet” for theinterviewers. The survey will be developed by the members of RC and KAC.
g. It was recommended that a carbon copy of the survey form be made and given
to the leasee/family upon completion of the interview. The survey form should
be signed and dated by the interviewee and interviewer.

h. After adjourning the meeting with the residents, the KAC and survey takers
agreed to meet and develop the survey form.
3. Ulu Beirne announced that the Kahana Community Association meets on the 2nd
Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm. She indicated that this would be a good

opportunity for KAC to continue their dialogue with residents. Pelekai asked Shaferto make a presentation about KAC’s plans for the survey at the upcoming Kahana
Community Association meeting on May 12.
4.

Organization of the Kahana Advisory Committee.
a.

Pelekai informed KAC members and residents that DLNR has restructured the
KAC to include 7 members -4 residents and 3 members from the outsidecommunity.
b. Kela Miller made a motion that Pikake Pelekai serve as chair of KAC and that Ben
Shafer serve as vice-chair. Pelekai then asked Miller to serve as secretary. The
motion carried by unanimous agreement of the KAC members.
5. Other Matters.
a.

b.

Recognizing that the residents are the major resource of Kahana, a concern was
raised about possible evictions. Pelekai indicated that this matter is outside thescope of the KAC but felt that the survey might assist in identifying some of the
problems needing resolution.
Rogers asked if the KAC would address problems with the reporting of hours by
the residents. Greer said that Exhibit C of the lease agreement indicates that themonitoring of hours is the responsibility of the Park Manager. D. Gorai

suggested that it is to the resident’s advantage to turn in their own hours. Pelekai
recommended that the KAC defer this matter until the survey is completed.
Meeting notes submitted by:___________________

Martha Yent,

StatFarks

Kahana Meeting: May 2, 1998

Date

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We had two meetings; one on April 18 and April 25, 1998
We discussed a number of options and possibilities

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1. Pilot program for 4 years (2002) which will consist of a Konohiki and an
Advisory: or Management group. That will manage the park.

Under the Konohiki would be the General Recreation Plan. Volunteer
Park keeper, Eco-tourism, Trainiiig, Advertisement, et al.
4/2 5/98
2. We discuss the above with Wayne and John Fox. In thismeeting the discussion evolved from the above (# I) to a criterion by
residents:
Per exhibit C, KAC in connection with the Park Manager will determine what

constitute 25 hours of in-kind service.

Technically we do not have a Park
Manager. Thus the Kahana Advisory Council is the approval authority on
what constitute 25 hours of in-kind service.

Decision making vote:a.

The definition of majority in connection with regards to the 31
leases would be 16.

b.

tn meetings such as the KAC. the definition of the majority would be

all those who attended the meeting, and whereas the majority votewould prevail. This would make obsolete a imanimous vote and a I
vote.

A form will be sent to each household by KAC due in two weeks reguestin:

A. What are their project (s)?
B. What is their vision of their project (s)?
C. What steps will they need to take to initiate their pro ect (s)?
D.

What would they count as “25” hours as in kind service?

A letter to all residents from

community members suggesting if the would likehelp with completing above form to call Ron or Ben.
Al Rogers should submit a copy of hours and projects submitted.

Residents should publish their own news letter to keep residents abreast of
news

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KAHANAMEETING DATE CHANGE
Kahana Advisory CommitteeS

Meeting with Residents

Saturday, June 27, 1998
9:00-

11:00 amPark Orientation Center(previously scheduled for June 20)
CANCELLATION OF WORKDAYAT HUILUA FISHPOND
Due to scheduling conflicts, theworkday on Saturday, June 27, 1998
is cancelled.

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITFEE MEETING WITH RESIDENTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1998, 9:OO-1O:OOam
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK-ORIENTATION CENTER

Attendees:
Committee:

Residents:

Pikake Pelekai, Bobbee Mills, Norman Shapiro

Ron Johnson, Leona Garvida, Bea Soga, Rena Kapapa, Sharon Keaweehu,
Cora Gaceta, Lani Gaceta

State Parks:

Al Rogers, Toni Han Palermo, Martha Yent

Resident’s Survey
1.

Methodology (Ron Johnson)
•

•

•
•

•

2.

The surveyors tried to get people to open up and share.
Not everyone participated (—70% of the families participated).

Emphasized that the survey would be confidential.
Reflects a snapshot of current feelings and activities. It was recognized that there
are attitudes and perception underlying the survey responses.
Pelekai recognized and thanked the surveyors for their work: Debbie Gorai,
Sunny Greer, Ron Johnson, Awo Mainaaupo, and Ben Shaffer.

Purpose of the Survey (Pikake Pelekai)
See where we are at in interpretive program development.
Identify how the program can work better.
•

•

•

•

Determine the current status of the program since it has been several years since
the last survey.
Mesh (validate) what is being done today with the intent of the program and themission of the park.

3.

Survey Distribution•

Johnson recommended that the survey forms be returned to the families
because of the sensitivity and th need to maintain confidentiality. Pelekai statedthat the advisory committee does not need to know who said what but thecommittee is looking for the common ground and concerns raised by theresidents.

•

The survey report is to only be shared with the advisory committee members.
The committee needs to meet in the next 6 weeks-and then get back to theresidents with their findings and recommendations.

4.

Resident’s Response to the Survey•
Pelekai asked residents present at the meeting to share their feelings about the••survey.
Bea Soga indicated that her family was willing to participate.
Leona Garvida said that she saw both the pros and cons with the survey. She

emphasized the need for the surveyors to maintain confidentiality and not sharecomments with the other residents.

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June 27, 1998 Meeting•

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Sharon Keaweehu said she did not participate because she felt the residents havedone many surveys in the past and why should they do it again.

Why not go
and
look
the
Pelekai
that
the
at
back
explained
past surveys?
survey was aneffort to update and insure the residents participation (develop trust andrelationships).
Announcements•

Palermo announced that she terminated the AluLike program in Kahana on June 26

after 2 weeks because of irresponsible behavior and insubordination. During the 2weeks, the 6 boys mapped some of the lo’i, ‘auwai, and niauka bunkers.
•

Yent announced that State Parks will be preparing their biennium budget (1999-

2001) later this summer and encouraged residents to let her know of any projects
they might like to have funded, such as fishpond and lo’i restoration.
•

Roger provided an update on the housing: 10 families are in their new homes, 4families did not have to relocate, 9 families are almost completed with their houses,
and 8 families are in question.

-•

Rogers stated that 10 of the former homes are scheduled for demolition in July or
August. The State is paying for the demolition but there is a question about who is
responsible for cleaning up the lots of other accumulated debris. Palermo indicatedthat she would like to document the houses before the demolition and will becontacting the families to develop a history for each house and will ask families toshare their memories about living there.

Rogers added that trees and plants to bepreserved will be flagged and burial sites will be protected.
••

July 11, 9:00am Meeting of the Advisory Committee to discuss the Resident’s
Survey Report.
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July 25, 9:00am Meeting for Advisory Committee to report back to the residents.
-

Meeting adjourned at 10:00am. Closing pule by Ron Johnson.

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KAHANAADVISORY COMMITTEMEETING

Saturday, July 11, 9:00am
Kahana Orientation Center(Discussion of Resident’s Survey Report and identification of Advisory

Copy of report is attached for those unable toattend meeting on June 27)

Committee’s next steps.

Kahana Advisory Committee

Meeting with Residents

Saturday, July 25, 1998
9:00-

11:00 amKahana Orientation Center(Sharing of Committee’s findings regarding the Resident’s Survey)

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (KAC) MEETING

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1998, 9:OO-11:OOam
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK-ORIENTATION CENTER

Attendees:
Com’mittee:. Pikake Pelekai, Bobbee Mills, Norman Shapiro, Sunny Greer, Ben Shafer
State Parks:

Toni Han Palermo, Martha Yent

Guests:Alvina Domingo and daughter Mariah

Meeting called to order at 9:20am by Pikake Pelekai. Pule by Bobbee Mills.
1.

Presentation: Hawaiian Language Immersion Program at Kahana•

Alvina and Mariah Domingo asked the KAC to consider a Hawaiian language

They indicated that a program has beenfor
Hau’ula but it is only for one year with a limited number ofapprovedavailable.
Parents are looking for a long-term program that would be
openings
available for the kids and adults of Kahana.
immersion program at Kahana.

•

Pelekai stated that the kupuna and QLCC were instrumental in setting up the

pilot program for Hawaiian language immersion. Punana Leo and Kaiopuni are
Hawaiian Language Immersion Programs run by non-profit organizations
under the State Department of Education (DOE). Initially, DOE was reluctant toadopt the program because of their requirements for teacher certification andthe need to establish a curriculum for Hawaiian education. At present, thedemand is greater than the supply of teachers, facilities, and funds.
•

Pelekai suggested that Kahana set up a program “outside the system”. Kahanawould be a lifestyle immersion program with language as a basis. There needs
to be a link between culture and language and Kahana offers an opportunity fora•community-based program separate from Kaiopuni.

It was pointed out that a school facility and curriculum would be needed. At

present, the State does not have the money or resources. The community
should have management control.
•

The members of KAC support the idea and it was-recommended that the
Domingos develop a plan and take it to the residents. This plan would involve
the replacement of the Alternative Learning Center (DOE) with a Hawaiian
language school. The orientation building might be used as an interim facility.

Need to see if the State would be willing to commit land for development oflong-term facilities. Shapiro indicated that there is no park master plan so there
is a need to keep physical improvements temporary until the plan is developed.

Notes of KAC Meeting

July 11, 1998

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Pelekai recommended that the Domingos to door to door with their proposal
and seek the niana’o of the residents. They should also inform the Kahana
Community Association. Pelekai also encouraged the, residents to think longterm education (from the womb to the tomb) that would extend through theuniversity level.
‘S

2.

Resident’s Survey Findingsa.

Interpretive Projects•

Pelekai indicated that most of the existing projects are maintenance (cleaning,planting, farming, etc.).
••

Shafer stated that the interpretive sites and resources need to have signs andthey need to be incorporated into the interpretive program.
Greer added that several families are working on the same project whichindicates a duplication and a general lack of oversight coordination. Thereneeds to be monitoring and consistency in recognizing projects and hours.
b.

The KAC considered the 8 conclusions developed by the survey committee andpresented in their report. The survey committee consists of Sunny Greer,
Debbie Gorai, Ron Johnson, Awo Mainaaupo, and Ben Shafer. It wasdetermined that Conclusion #3 is the most relevant to the objectives of the KAC:
Clarification and definition of a “Hawaiian interpretive program” at Kahana.
•Mãlama ‘ama is critical to the foundation of the program.

Projects need to berelated to Hawaiian values and concepts.
•

Pelekai indicated that she would request a 90-day moratorium from DLNR

Chairperson Michael Wilson as an opportunity for families to develop
programs for their hours. During this time, the KAC will hold meetings withthe residents’ on developing these programs.
3.

Meeting with Residentsa.

At the next meeting, the KAC will make a presentation to the residents andaddress the following:•

Identify what is happening now.

•

Outline the conclusions and recommendations.

•

Explain that the KAC hasprioritized conclusions #3 (interpretive program definition) and #4 (private
vs. public information) in regards to their responsibilities.
Recognize the need for development of a comprehensive interpretive planthat would identify the interpretive resources, the audience, and the goal of
Kahana’s interpretive program. From this foundation, the program would

Notes of KAC Meeting
July 11, 1998

Page 3be defined, including interpretive devices and techniques to be incorporated.

•

•

b.

Identify. the next steps for the KAC and the residents.

Pelekai recommended that the programs be grouped into one of the 4 Hawaiian
value groups:
•

•

c.

m5lama kaiopuni (total environment)
mälama rno’orneheu o Hawai’i (culture)•mãlama küpuna (ancestors)•mãlama waiwai (spirituality)

Next meeting with residents scheduled for August 1, 9:00 10:30am with ameeting of KAC to follow from 11:00am to 1:00pm. For the presentation to the-residents, the following will be needed:•d.

Overhead project with transparencies for what’s happening now, conclusions,and interpretive plan elements.

•

Hand-outs of above for residents.

•

Sign-in sheet that includes name of leasee family.

Schedule of meetings over next 90-day period: (* meeting for KAC only)

Aug. 1

KAC meeting with residents. Each family will be asked to give the
KAC a proposal of what, where, and when they are doing for their
25 hours.

Aug. 15

Families will present their program proposal to the KAC. Sunny,
Norman and Ben offered to serve as contacts for residents who may
have questions or who are unable to attend the meeting. The KAC
will then review the proposals over the next 3 weeks.

*Aug. 29

KAC meets to review draft proposals.

Sept. 5

KAC meeting with residents to discuss draft proposals.

Sept. 19

Families will submit their revised proposals.

*sept. 26

KAC meeting to review revised proposals.

Oct. 3

Meeting with families to finalize projects.

Oct. 17

Report to Michael Wilson.

Oct. 30Moratorium pau.

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KAHANAADVISORY COMMITTEMEETING WITHRESIDENTS

Saturday, August 1, 9:00am
Kahana Orientation Center
Tentative Agenda:
1.

Report on Findings from the Resident’s Survey•

Purpose of the Survey•

Report on Existing Conditions•

Conclusions and Recommendations-

What is being done now?

2. Next Steps by the Advisory Committee•

Development of Updated Interpretive Plan•

Working with Families on Interpretive Projects

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH RESIDENTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1998, 9:OO-1O:OOam
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK-ORIENTATION .CENTER

Attendees:
Committee:

Pikake Pelekai, Sunny Greer, Bobbee Mills, Ben Shafer, Norman Shapiro

Residents:

Adella Johnson, Bea Saga, Rena Kapapa, Alvina Domingo, Ululani Beirne

State Parks:

Al Rogers, Toni Han Palermo, Martha Yent

Meeting called to order at 9:30am by Pikake Pelekai. Pule we/ic given by Adella
Johnson.

Report on Resident’s Survey
1.

Overview given by Ben Shafer.
a.

b.

Shafer opened with an introduction to the survey and reported that about 70%of the families participated (20 of 31 families).
The survey identified what is happening how for interpretive hours (see attachedhand-out).

Heavy on maintenance which is ongoing and continual.
It was suggested that mãlama be used rather than maintenance.
Need to evaluate how activities mesh with program goals and objectives.
Survey also identified desired projects (see attached hand-out).
The KAC has recommended grouping the interpretive activities into 4 Hawaiian
•

•

•

c.

d.

value groups (see hand-out):•mãlama kai a puni (care for the environment)•
mälama mo’onwheu o Hawai’i (care for things Hawaiian)

e.

f.

•

nuYiama kupuna (care of the ancestors)•mãlama waiwai (care for things spiritual)

The survey arrived at 8 conclusions (see hand-out).
The KAC recommends developing an interpretive plan that identifies thefoundation for the interpretive program (goals, mission statement, resources,
themes, audience), evaluates the best interpretive techniques for presenting thethemes, and develops a plan for implementation (staffing, funding, scheduling,
and training) (see hand-out).
2.

Discussion of conclusions and recommended actions.
a.

The KAC presented a worksheet of the conclusions and recommended actions
developed from the resident’s survey. Shafer explained that the KAC wasasking for the resident’s assistance in identifying any additional actions andprioritizing the recommended actions to be addressed by the KAC.
b. Discussion of conclusion #1: Acknowledging only Western law hinders
traditional lifestyle. Shafer stated that the concern raised by the residents

involved the desire to include children under 14 years of age in the program
activities for training and education. Beirne said that this issue was discussed in
the past when the program was first being created and it was felt that becauseKahana Advisory Committee

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August 1, 1998 Meeting

hours are applied to the lease rent, adults lessee needs to contribute. She also
cited that Alu Like only works with students 14 years and above. Johnson statedthat because the residents don’t get compensated monetarily, the KAC should

explore labor laws for all residents and ages. Beirne inquired if the State has
researched this matter already. Palermo indicated that she would check andreport back at the next meeting.
c.

Shafer summarized all the conclusions and asked if there were any questions.
•
Johnson asked about the correct title for Al Rogers’ position. Yent clarified
that either Coordinator or Manager could be used if the residents have apreference to avoid future confusion. However, this job title does not require
any changes to the lease agreement.
Pelekai suggested that this issue be addressed when the KAC looks at theworking relationship between the State and the residents (conclusion #8).
Pelekai recommended grouping the conclusions into 4 broad categories:
Mission, Vision and Policies (Interpretive Plan) conclusions #2 and #5
Interpretive Program and Scheduling conclusions #3, #6, #7, and #8
•

d.

•

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e.

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“Private” vs. “Public” Issues•

Legal Issues--

conclusion #4

conclusion #1

Palermo suggested that the “private” vs. “public” issue may become moot when
the interpretive program is developed and agreed to by both the residents andthe State. With this agreement, the residents should feel more comfortable withthe operation of the program and there shouldn’t be the conflict.
3.

Prioritizing the Tasks of the KAC
a.
Priority #1: Develop mission statement, vision, and policies which will be
developed in a comprehensive interpretive plan for Kahana.
•

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•

b.

Priority #IA: Develop mission statement (review exisiting statements invarious plans and reports for Kahana).
Priority #IB: Develop park policies which give preference to Hawaiian culture(review existing plans and reports for Kahana).
Priority #1C: Develop Cultural Impact Study for park improvements anddevelopment proposals (this can also be a policy statement).
Priority #1D: Prepare comprehensive interpretive plan for Kahana.

Priority #2: Interpretive Program and Scheduling. It was decided that all thetasks within this priority group were of the same importance and therefore,
were not prioritized separately.
•

Develop “list” of acceptable interpretive program activities based on
definitions for interpretation, niãlania, and maintenance and obtain the
concurrence of residents and the State on this

•

list.

Evaluate scheduling needs with availability of residents to establish a programthat works for both residents and the State. The survey identified the conflictfor many residents between the program schedule for schools (weekdays)

and their work schedule.
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Improve working relationship between the residents and the State.

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August 1, 1998 Meeting

c.

d.

e.

f.

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Priority #3: ‘Private” vs. “public” issue. The KAC believes that this may becomea non-issue when priorities #1 and #2 have been accomplished.

Priority #4: Legal Issues. This matter will be researched to determine if there isactually an issue for the KAC to address. Palermo will report back on her
findings at the next meeting.
Pelekai made a motion to accept the prioritized tasks as outlined above. The
motion carried by a majority vote of the KAC members.
The KAC members agreed to try and accomplish priorities #1 and #2 by the endof October.

4.

Other Issues.
a.

Johnson expressed concern about the parking lot being constructed near the
residents on Kahana Valley Road and asked if a cultural impact study had been

conducted.
b. Al Rogers was requested to develop a list of upcoming improvements for the
next year, including the locations for these improvements, and share this list with
the KAC at the next meeting. It was felt that an understanding of these
improvements would assist in avoiding conflict with proposed interpretive
activities and projects.
c.

Beirne announced that Federal funds totalling a million dollars are available forcommunity projects. She said that a meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4at 7:00pm to discuss potential projects at Kahana.

d.

Next meeting of the KAC and residents will be Saturday, September 5 at 9:00am.

Meeting adjourned at 11:10am. Closing pule by Bea Soga.

WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW?

•

Arts and Crafts

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-

•

let

Hawaiian Studies coursework-

La’au lapa’au (herbal medicine)-

Papa Olelo Hawai’t (Hawaiian language)-

Lua (martial arts)

Maintenance I Revitalization

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•

lauhala

Education and Training-•

ipu ornaments

Graves and graveyard maintenanceMormon Church restoration‘Auwai and lo’i system-

Huilua Fishpond-River maintenance (clear o’opu pond)-

Beach maintenance (brush clearing)-

Maintenance and clearing of areas near houselots

Planting and Farming--

Ti and banana

Taro

-Yam
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Botanical Garden
Wauke Garden

Vegetables (unspecified)
Flowers (unspecified)INTERPRETIVE PLAN•

Goals and Objectives•

Resources•

Themes•Audience•

Interpretive Techniques•

Conceptual Layout•

Implementation-Staffing-Funding-Schedullng-Training

HAWAIIAN VALUE GROUPS•mãlama kal a puni•mãlama mo’omeheu o Hawai’i•mãlama kapuna•mãlama waiwal

CONCLUSIONS FROM RESIDENT SURVEY

ISSUES IDENTIFIED BY RESIDENTS

Acknowledging only Western law hinders traditional Hawaiian
lifestyle.

RECOMMENDED ACTION•

Research child labor laws and seek opinion from Attorney
General regarding inclusion of children in the interpretive

program.
•

Explore ways to incorporate Hawaiian laws and customs into
Kahana lifestyle.

State and residents lack a common vision and direction.

Hawaiian interpretive program needs clarification and definition.

•

Establish a mission statement.

•

Prepare a comprehensive interpretive plan with resident input.

•

KAC develop a “list” of acceptable interpretive activities andprograms.
•

Distinguish between interpretation and maintenance andobtain concurrence on this between the State and the residents.

Address “private” and “public” information issues.

•Park Manager develop and post a master schedule of program
activities (who is doing what) and a calendar of program
events.

•Families develop a program proposal to be reviewed by the
KAC.

Recreational activities may impact interpretive program•

development,••

Develop a park policy that gives Hawaiian culture.precedence
over general recreational activities.
A cultural impact study be conducted for all future
development projects at Kahana.
Traditional Hawaiian recreational activities be given priority.
Schedule interpretive program activities on weekends as well

Program scheduling system needs to be evaluated because of
conflicts between interpretive program times and resident’s work•

schedules.

•

weekdays.
Scheduling of school groups should be done in coordination
with resident’s schedule and their availability to participate.

Interpretive program agreements should be evaluated by the
KAC to avoid inconsistencies and potential discrimination,•

KAC review interpretive program agreements for consistency

Develop better working relationship between the State and theaswith the established “list” of acceptable interpretive activities.
•

Agreement forms should follow a consistent format.

•

KAC, residents, and State work together to develop a mutally•

KAC and Park Manager use this “list” to evaluate program

acceptable “list” of interpretive activities.

residents.

proposals and requested activities for interpretive hours.

PRIORITIZATION OF INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM TASKSPRIORITY

ISSUE

I

Mission statement and vision for Ahupua’a o Kahana

1A

TASK

Develop a mission statement and vision for the park
(ahupua’a) and a list of goals and objectives for theinterpretive program.

lB

Establish policies for the park (ahupua’a) andinterpretive program which give preference to the
Hawaiian cultural values, rather than recreation.
IC

Develop policies and guidelines for cultural impact
studies which would be prepared for all park
improvements and actions that affect the ahupua’a.

1D

Prepare a comprehensive interpretive plan.

2

Interpretive Program Activities and Scheduling

Develop a “list” of acceptable interpretive program

2A

activities with a distinction between interpretation,mãlama, and maintenance. The concurrence of theresidents and the State will be sought on this “list”.
Evaluate the program needs and the availability of

2B

residents to establish a mutually agreeable chedu1e.
3‘Private” vs. ‘Public” Issue

Upon completion of tasks in priorities #1 and #2, assess
if this issue is still relevant.

4.

Legal Issues

Review existing files, past research, and current
statutes to assess the Kahana situation, especially inregards to labor laws.

AHUPUA’A 0
KAHANA
AD VIS ORY COMMITTEEMEETING WITHRESIDENTS

Saturday, September 5
9:00amKahana Orientation Center
Tentative Agenda:
1. Review and Discussion of the following:2.

•

Mission Statement for the Ahupua’a•

Vision Statement for the Ahupua’a•

Goals and objectives for the Interpretive Plan

Preliminary report on legal issues.

3. Next steps of the Kahana Advisory Committee.

KAHANA ADVISORY COMMITTEE (KAC) MEETINGWITH RESIDENTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1998
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK-ORIENTATION CENTER

Attendees:
Committee: Pikake Pelekai, Norman Shapiro, Sunny Greer, Ben Shafer(Absent: Bobbee Mills, Awo Mainaaupo, Kela Miller)
State Parks:

Toni Han Palermo, Martha Yent, Al Rogers

Residents:

Leona Garvida, Estelita Alapai-George, Ron Johnson, Adella Johnson, Bea

Soga

Meeting called to order at 9:10am by Ben Shafer who also gave the pule wehe.
1.

Mission Statementa.

Shafer asked if there was general concensus on the mission statement: Ahupua’a oKahana forever no nã kupa maoli o Kahana.
•

Shapiro expressed concern that the statement say Kahana is only for residents
and no one else.

•

•

•

Adella Johnson stated that she is looking for Kahana to be a model for anahupua’a and the mission statement should promote the ahupua’a concept.
Pelekai recommended adding “and all Hawai’i” at the end of the statement.
Ron Johnson said that the statement is more of a motto and a mission
statement should be more comprehensive.

b. In response to the above comments, Pelekai recommended the following:
The mission of the ahupua’a of Kahana is to preserve, protect, perpetuate, andrevitalize the ahupua’a of Kahana for the true residents of Kahana and all Hawai’ithrough the care, protection, maintenance, preservation, and teachingstewardship of the environment, Hawaiian culture, ancestors, and resources
located in the ahupua’a from the mountains to the sea. This mission will beachieved through implementation of the following goals: mñlama kaiapuni, maiama
mo’omeheu o Hawai’i, mãlama küpuna, and mälama waiwai.
2.

Goals
a.

Ron Johnson asked about management of the resources and how do we

accomplish the objectives?
b. Pelekai said that objectives are activities to accomplish the goals. After

identifying objectives, you can then identify needs, such as training. Based onneeds, cost factors can be assessed. She added that we need to match resources
with tasks (expertise) and identify what is missing.

Notes of KAC Meeting

September 5, 1998c.

Page 2

It was recommended that Ahupua’a o Kaliana be used as the place name on park

signs. State Park can be denoted but should not be given priority. Ron Johnson
asked that Hawaiian terms and words be used.
d.

e.

Johnson also asked if the Makahiki could be included in the mission statement.
Pelekai stated that spirituality is the glue of the mission statement. She
mentioned ‘uhanc and the importance of pule and cultural protocol. She said theintangibles are spiritual values, practices, traditions, customs, and beliefs. The
tangibles are the objectives (kinã).
f.

A discussion was held on the goals and objectives as presented in a hand-out (seeattachment). Pelekai recommended a fifth objective: care of the people (kupa).
This would include subsistence, sales, ‘oliana.
g.

It was recommended that the emphasis of goal #1 (rnãlanza kaiapuni) be one ofadvocacy for the preservation of the ahupua’a. This involves staying informed
and aware, monitoring activities in the political realm, and educating others. This
would include monitoring the Legislature, Board of Land and Natural Resources,
Federal agencies, and the non-residential leases in Kahana, such as BWS andwater related issues.

h.

It was agreed that cultural rights need to be established. Greer recommended
creation of a Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD) in Kahana Bay, Ron

Johnson recommended an annual hukilau where restoring the concept is more
important than catching fish, and George recommended a kapu system forconservation and replenishment of the resources.
3.

Resourcesa.
Using the hand-out (see attached), the resources of the ahupua’a o Kahana werediscussed. Residents were asked to share their niana’o on historical and culturalsites, botanical resources, and natural resources.
b.

These resources will form the basis for defining the interpretive themes anddeveloping the elements of the interpretive program.
4.

Resident Participationa.

Pelekai raised a concern about the participation of the residents in the efforts of

the KAC. She indicated that KAC hopes to report to Michael Wilson,

Chairperson of DLNR, in November but she is concerned about the potential
question that Wilson may ask which is “Do you have the support of all theresidents?”.

Notes of KAC Meeting

September 5, 1998

Page 3b.

Pelekai requested a letter from Wilson to the residents informing them of the
KAC’s timeframe and the need for resident participation.

c.

Garvida and Shafer mentioned that there have been a number of plansdeveloped by residents but then a small number of residents object to the plan
after-the-fact which results in the plans being shelved. They stated that this has
also happened in the Legislature where some residents present a proposal andthen another small group of residents testify in opposition.
5.

Park and Program Planninga.

Need to coordinate the spatial distribution of program activity areas and park

facilities/recreational areas.
b.

State Parks needs to keep the community informed about plans and activities

through meetings and newsletters.
c.

d.

Shafer asked about permits for the parking lot just rnakai of the new residential
area on Kahana Valley Road.

Johnson asked if the Kahana report prepared by the students in Public
Administration at UH-Mãnoa could be distributed to all the residents. Yentindicated that copies will be made available at the October 3 meeting.

6.

Upcoming Calendar

September 26

KAC meeting on resources, themes, policies, and scheduling

October 3

KAC meeting with residents to report on resources, themes,

policies, and program scheduling
October 17

KAC meeting to finalize report

Week ofNovember 9
7.

KAC report to Michael Wilson (DLNR)

Meeting adjourned at 11:20pm. Closing pule by Sunny Greer.

AHUPUA’A 0 KAHANAMISSION STATEMENT:

Ahupua’a o Kahana forever nO nã kupa maoli o Kahana (The ahupua’a of Kahana for the people of Kahana forever)*See expanded, revised mission statement in notes of September 5, 1998 meeting.

Goal #1: Mãlania kaiapuni(Care of the Ahupua’a)

Goal #2: Mãlama mo’omeheuoHawai’i (Care of theGoal #3: Mãlama kñpuna

Goal #4: Mamma waiwni

Goal #5: Mamma kupa

(Care of the ancestors)(Care of the resources)(Care of the people)

Culture)•Promote Ahupua’a o Kahanaasofficial name of•“park”

Arts & Crafts--•

Legal/Political Advocacy
Advocate preservationof the ahupua’a

•

•

•

cemeteries and gravesites

Kapa-making
Lauhala weaving

Fishing

Maintain and respect

-

-

•

Conduct oral histories

•

-

-

•

-

Subsistence

Mormon Chapel.

Kam Mon Store

Agricultural system-••‘Oliana

Wailua ‘auwai
.

.

-

lo’i

Educate others

Resource Management-

Historic buildings•

Farming

Monitoring
Kapu system•

Recognition of kupuna•

Huilua Fishpond•

Religious sites.

•

Hawaiian language

-

-

•

Genealogy•

Canoes•Kapa’ele’ele ko’a

Reforestation-•

Pu’u Makane Heiau

Replanting of natives

Trails•Sales

Goal #1: Mãlama kniapuni

Goal #2 Mãlama nio’omeheu(Care of the Ahupua’a)oHawai’i (Care of theGoal #3: Mãlama küpuna

Goal #4: Mãlama waiwai

Goal #5: Mamma kupa

(Care of the ancestors)(Care of the resources)(Care of the people)

Culture)
•

Games

•

Food Preparation•

Music & Dance•

Mo’olelo (storytelling)••

Water (springs, streams)

Healing Traditions
La’au lapa’au--•

Cultural Events
-

-

-

•

Lomi

Makahild
Ho’ikeHo’olaulea

Religion (spiritual):

RESOURCES OF KAHANA
Pre-Contact Historic

Post-Contact Historic

Legendary/Cultural

Sites

Sites

Sites

Agricultural Fieldsystem

Mormon Chapel

Cemeteries

Botanical Resources

Upland Forest

Natural Resources

Kahana Bay•

Wailua ‘auwai•

Mormon Cemetery

•

Hala

•

Nearshore

•

Idi

•

Coconut Grove area

•

Awa

•

Reef

•

Mauka area•

‘Olena•Family graves (houselots)

Housesjtes

Kam Mon Store

Hilo La’au.

Wauke Garden

Kahawainui (Kahana) Stream••

Estuary
Tributary streams: Kawa,
Pilali, Kalehua, Koloahulu

Heiau
•

Rice MillMo’olelo (legendary sites)

Coconut Grove

Kahana Beach

Military Structures

Petroglyphs

Marine resources (limu)

Marine Life

Pu’u Makane

Ko’a

Kapa’ele’ele (west)•
Kauninio (west, in bay)•
Palani (east)
•

Kilo
•

•

Housesites(east side)
Keaniani (west side)

Fishponds•

Huilua•Wailua•PukokoHula Hãlau
•

•

Fish

•

Corals

Fauna
•

Birds

•

Pigs

Endangered Species

Pua Ha’aheo
.

,

Caves
•

Hilo La’au

Railroad

AHUPUA’A 0

KAHANA
AD VIS ORY COMMITTEEMEETING WITHRESIDENTS

Saturday, October 3, 9:00am
Kahana Orientation Center
Tentative Agenda:
1. Review and Discussion of the following:••

Mission, goals and objectives (see notes from September 5 meetingwith attached hand-out)
Resources of the Ahupua’a (see hand-out attached to notes from

September 5 meeting)•interpretive Themes for the Ahupua’a•Preliminary Policy Statements for the Ahupua ‘a

2. Resident’s program scheduling concerns and recommendations
3. Next steps for the Kahana Advisory Committee

OCTOBER 3, 1998
Attendees:
Committee:

Pikake Pelekai, Bobbee Mills, Ben Shafer, Norman Shapiro, Sunny Greer,
Awo Mainaaupo. (Absent: Kela Miller)

Residents:

Jolene Peapealalo, Orepa Ah San-Tanouye, Adella Johnson, Ron Johnson,
Charmaine Kahala, Beatrice Soga, Carol Soga, William Vierra, Noreen

Vierra, Lethe Soliven, Lauren Soliven, Lucena Gaceta, Rena Kapapa,
George Allen, Dorcas Domingues, Charles Fernandez.
State Parks:

Toni Palermo, Al Rogers. (Absent: Martha Yent)

Meeting was called to order at 9:10, Bea Saga offered the puic. Pelekai assumed the leadas the main facilitator.

Introductionsa.

b.

Each member of the Kahana Advisory Committe introduced themselves.
Pelekai gave anquick overview of why the committee was organized
and what they were charged to do. KAC was charged to makerecommendations to the Department of Land and Natural, Resources
Chairman Michael Wilson, as to what criteria State Parks should use fordetermining appropriate cultural interpretive programs, that would meetc.

the requirements stated in Exhibit C of the residents lease agreement.
Adella Johnson made a statement in reference to Exhibit C and how it

could bechanged.
d.

Pelekai read the Mission Statement (Appendix 1) and went through theGoals table, block by block soliciting comments and concerns. Changes

listing dated October 7, 1998 (Appendix
2). She stressed that the table should accomodate existing activities as well
are reflected on the current table

as new ones, if not, then the activities may not beappropriate.

Pelekai

noted that the table reflects at least one-years worth of meetings withresidents and committee members and that the table includes concernsthat came up during those meetings. She also reminded everyone about

the resident survey conducted in June 1998. Minutes were taken andinformation flyers had been sent to all residents to keep them informed.
2.

Budgeta.

Palermo briefly outlined three large budget items that State Parks has
committed to for fiscal years 2000-2001. These three are: the restorationof the Mormon Chapel and the Kam Mon Store, and the dredging of
Huilua loko ‘hi. Each of the projects have $100,000 committed to them.

These buildings and the pond have been identified by residents as places
that could be used for both interpretive (public) and resident based

programs. Kant Mon Store could be used as an outlet for products fromthe aliupua’a.
b.

Another several thousand dollars have been allocated towards signage forthe valley. This signage project has been included within a larger budget
for signs at other parks so exact sums cannot be given at this time.

Details for the Kahana signs are being drafted by SP staff and should be inc.

place, hopefully, in early summer. Resident participation will be solicitedduring the planning and review phase.
SP staff are encouraged that the DLNR fiscal office appear to besupportive of the budget requests submitted, however, you never know.
The current state economy may become a factor that would affect the
final outcome. We will keep our fingers crossed.

d.

Palermo stressed that residents need to become more active so that thesebuildings, the fishpond, and other areas that are improved in the next
years are utilized for interpretive and educational programs.
3.

Goals

a.

After the goals table was reviewed, Adella Johnson asked about the“process of implementation” for the various activities, projects, andprograms listed. Pelekai and Shafer reinterated that KAC was to makerecommendations but not necessarily to make detailed plans for every

aspect of interpretive programs. However, KAC will suggest thatprocedures of monitoring should be implemented as a way to evaluate
the projects. KAC will also stress that SP staff support must be inplace if the “living park / Ahitpua’a o Kahana “park concept is to succeed.
And that current staff participation has been a positive move tovards thiseffort.
b.

Adella Johnson also noted the lack of Hawaiian values expressed on thetable. In this regard, KAC put “spirituality” as a primary objective under
all the goals in recognition that without this, values are not understood.
So values should result from spirituality.
c.

Lucena Gaceta noted that her family was taking care of the wauke patch
and that they sometimes had difficulty gaining access to the patch becauseof getting the wrong lock combination number, so even if everyone

signed up ‘for projects, access issues need to be ironed out.
d.

After a short break, KAC wanted the niana’o of the group. All theresidents present expressed a definite positive reaction to the plan. There
were

e.

f.

16 of the 31 families represented at the meeting(Appendix 3).

Copies of the goals table are available at the Kahana office f6r further
review by those residents that were not present. KAC encouraged people
to sign up for projects that they are currently doing, interested in, or wantto participate in.
For those residents who were at the October 3rd meeting, KAC

encouraged them to share what had happened and to encourage future
participation by all residents.
4.

Conclusion
KAC will meet one last time before submitting their recommendations.

a.

Sunny Greer was designated to be the lead person to prepare a reportfor submittal to DLNR.
If the recommendations are accepted, SP staff will begin working with theb.

Kahana Park Coordinator and/or the residents to map out specifics forthe activities. This will include monitioring and evaluation methods,•

Appendix 1:
Appendix 2:
Appendix 3:

training, and other support services or items that are needed to
implement the projects and programs. This process should be in place byearly 1999 if the recommendations are approved.

Mission Statement
Goals Table, revised 10/7/98
List of attendees names

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AHUPUA’A 0 KAHANA

The mission of the ahuputv’a of Kahana is to preserve,

protect, perpetuate, and revitalize the ahupua’a of Kahana
for the people of Kahana and all Hawai’ithrough thecare, protection, maintenance, preservation, and teachingstewardship of the environment, Hawaiian culture,ancestors, and resources located in the ahupua’a from themountains to the sea. This mission will be achieved

through the implementation of the following goals:
muilcima kaicipuni (Care of the Ahupua’a)**malama mo ‘omeheu o Hawat ‘1*mãlama kupuna(Care of the Ancestors)*

malama waiwai(Care of the Resources)*

maiama kupa

(Care of the People).

(Care of the Culture)

AHUPUA’A 0 KAHANAMISSION STATEMENT:

Ahupuda o Kahana forever no na kupa maoli o Kahana (The ahupua’a of Kahana for the people ofKahana forever). *5 expanded, revised mission statement in notes of October 5, 1998.
Goal #1

Goal #2

Goal #3

Goal #4

Goal #5

Malania kaiapuni

Maiama mo’omeheu oMalama kupuna

Malama waiwni

Mamma kupa

Htrwai’i(Care of the Ancestors)(Care of the Resources)(Care of the People)(Care of the Ahupua’a)(Care of the Culture)**Spirituality*

The ahupna’a is the lands

*

.

*

Spirituality*

Spirituality

Cultural activities canfrom the summit of theoccur within

mountians to the reef inahupua’a, from the sum-

the bay.

mit of the mountains to*theKahana as the official
nameof the park

Develop signs that-define the ahupua’a andA. Arts & Crafts
-

-

-

-

places that are wahipana (legendary places)

Spirituality

All natural and cultural
resourcesthat are con

tamed within the•ahupua’a from the summit to the reef in the bay

the reef in the bay.
A. Promote Ahupua’a o*Spirituality

A. Maintain & respect

cemeteries andKapa making
Lauhala weaving
Coconut frond weaving
hula implements

gravesites

A. Agricultural systems---

Wailua ‘auwai

A. ‘Ohana-counseling & services

lo’i

for work, school,othersmedical, health, well-

Restore & maintain

Maintain & perpetuate

being
-

the arts & crafts unique

events thatbring‘ohana together

to Kahana-identify küpuna thatcanassist in mediationand counseling
B. Legal/Political

Advocacy-

Advocate preserving
the ahupua’a system &konohiki rights
-

B.
-

-

-

-

Fishing
net making
shrimpingcrabbing

B.

Recognition of knpuna

B. Restoration of Huilua

Loko ‘Ia

B. Subsistence-

promote use of added1000 sq. feet adjacent
to residential lots forgardens

traps

Educate others-

1hukilauGoal #1

Goal #2

Goal #3

Goal #4

Goal #5MãJama kaiapuni

Ma! ama mo’omelieu oMülama kupuna

Maianza waiwaiMãlama kupa

Hawai’i(Care of the Ancestors)(Care of the Resources)(Care of the People)(Care of the Ahupua’a)(Care of the Culture)
C. Resource Management--

Monitoring
Kapu system

C.
-

-

cultural / traditional--

D. Re-establish

-

-

-

C. Reforestation

identify viable species--

replant native species--

ethnicD.

encourage using words

Trout Farm Road

through the Palapala

wahi pana

20 words a month usedagricultural sites

will be worth 1 hour

-

-

-

Geneology
gather küpuna ones

D. Historic buildings

restoration & use of:-show on map

-

-

-

per family-

E. Geneology-.

gather family ones

Pu’u Makane Heiau

others to be identified-

F. Games

F. Water (springs &develop a game fieldstreams)

identify sources of-:maintain & care for-

C. Food Preparation

G. Water systems
artesian wells-

H. Mo’o!elo-

others to be identified

Kapa’ele’ele ko’a.

-

Makanoa houseabout them-make implements

Kam Mon Store

Care for & educate.

show on map.

-

Mormon Chapel

E. Religious sites--

C. Sales-medicinal

D. Hawaiian Language

traditional names-

C. Conduct oral histories

Farming
subsistence

H. Trails(storytelling)
identify Kahana stories-

Locate, re-open, mainLain

share

-

2

Interpret, guides

arts and crafts

produceflowers

Goal #1

Goal #2

Goal #3

Goal #4

Goal #5Mãlama kaiapuni

Mdl ama mo’omeheu o

Mdlama kupunaMãlama waiwai

Malama kupa

Hawai’i(Care of the Ancestors)(Care of the Resources)(Care of the People)(Care of the Ahupua’a)(Care of the Culture),

I. Healing Traditions

la’au lapa’au-lo,izi—la’au kühea-

others to be identified-

J. Cultural Events
Makahiki-

Ho’ike-.

Ho’olaulea-

hukilau-ohters-K. Canoe Hdlau
-

-

-

.

Building, maintenanceProtocol, programs

training

L. Music & Dance

.

:

-

-

hula: discover, translate, teach, sharedevelop program w/
Haaheo school..

.

(Noenoe Zuttermeister,Cy. Bridges...).

3

RESOURCES OF KAHANA
Pre-Contact Historic Sites

Post-Contact

Legendary/Cultural(pre-1778)

Historic Sites

Sites

*

-

-

Agricultural sites*

Mormon Chapel

Wailua ‘auwai

*

lo’i

Mormon Cemetery
Coconut Grove area-

mauka area

-

-

*

Cemeteries-

terraces---family graves on-

Botanical Resources

houselots

-

-

-

.

-

*

Housesites*

Kam Mon Store*

Hilo La’au cave*Upland Forest
ha/a
awa

Natural Resources

*

-

-

Kahana Baynearshorereef‘ãlena
hau
ti

kou
koa

wait/ce garden*

Kahawainui (Kahana)Stream--estuary

tributary streams:
Kawa, Pilali, Kalehua,
Koloahulu

*

-

*

-

-

Heiau

*

Rice MillPu’u Makane

Ko’a

*

-

*

Military structures*

Mo’olelo*

Coconut grove*

Marine (li1nu)*

Kahana Beach*

Marine life

to be identified

Petroglyphs

Kapa’ele’ele (west)
Kauninio (west, in

-

-

fish
coral

bay
-

*

-

-

Palani (east)

Kilo
east side

Keaniani (west side)

*

-

-

*

Housesites
ethnic-plantation-

4

Fauna (animal)

birds

pigs

*

-

-

-

*

-

Fishponds
Huilua*-Hula Hãlau

*Pua Ha’aheo-

WailuaEndangered species
to be identified, located,and preserved

PukokoCaves**sprjng water

Railroad

Hilo La’au

5

APPENDIX D:RESIDENTS SURVEY FORM

AHUPUA’A 0 KAHANARESIDENT’S INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM SURVEY

Family Name:

Leasee Name:______________________________________________________

Family Member Interviewed:______________________________________________

Total # of Participants in the Family:# of Participants by Age:_____

14-18 yrs

18-30 yrs

30-50 yrs_____

over 50 yrs.

1.

What projects/activities are you and your family doing now? (What is your vision and reason
for these projects? What is the connnection with Hawaiian culture? Are you comfortable doing
interpretation for the public?)2.

What other projects would you like to do? (What is your vision and reason for these projects?
What is the connnection with Hawaiian culture? What training and supplies do you need?)Kahana Interpretive Program Survey

Paje 2

3.

What problems have you encountered in fuilfilling the 25 hour requirement? Do you haveany suggestions for resolution?

4.

What would you like to see counted for the 25 hours?

5.

Comments/suggestions.

Date:

Interviewee:_____________________________________(Signature)
Date:

Interviewer:______________________________________

APPENDIX E:“REPORT ON THE RESIDENTS’ INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM SURVEY
IN THE AHUPUA’A 0 KAHANA”

REPORT ON THE RESIDENTS’
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMSURVEY IN THE

AHUPUAA 0 KAHANA(edited version)
Written & Submitted by:
THE VOLUNTEER SURVEY GROUP
Ben Shafer

Awo Mainaaupo
Ron Johnson

Debbie Gorai

Erline “Sunny” Alonzo Greer

June 1998

1

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTIONPURPOSEThe purpose of this report is to provide the Kahana Advisory Committee (KAC)with information regarding resident participation in interpretive programs relevant toKahana Valley State Park (KVSP) in the Ahupuaa o Kahana.

PREFACEThe idea to provide this report was conceptualized following minimal resident
turnout at consecutive monthly meetings held by the KAC since January 1998. The

primary purpose of these meetings was to provide an arena for the residents to express
their concerns and suggestions to better develop interpretive programs at KVSP.

Knowing that the residents are the central components to the interpretive
programs and, in light of a lack of attendance by most residents at these meetings, theKAC derived a method to actively solicit the input of the Kahana community. A survey

form (see Appendix) was created with the contribution of the KAC members and theresidents present at the May 3, 1998 meeting. This report is a result of the survey.

METHODOLOGY

Five residents, three of whom sit as members of the KAC, volunteered topersonally survey every resident family from May 15, 1998 through June 7, 1998. The
State Parks Division gave prior notification to every lessee in writing to anticipate home

visitations by the volunteer survey group. The survey was done randomly, targeting2lessees to the maximum extent possible. Interview sessions were informal, lasting an
average of ten minutes to forty-five minutes depending on the reception of the household

representative being interviewed. On the occasions when the household was unavailable,
the utmost efforts were taken to insure that every household had the opportunity toparticipate in the survey. Resident families not included in this survey either declined or
extenuating circumstances prevented their participation.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Citing a fear of reprisal by State Parks Division, a majority of the residents
surveyed insisted on confidentiality prior to completing the survey. Those who madecomments agreed to be quoted only on the condition that their names remain anonymous.

With all due respect to their apprehension, we recommend that the original survey bereturned to the respective families and that no copies be made following authentication of
the data by the KAC.

CHAPTER II: FINDINGSSTATISTICS

Only 20 of the 31(65%) families in Kahana successfully completed a survey.
Three families (10%) formally declined to take the survey.

Due to extenuating

circumstances, the remaining 8 families (26%) were either unable to participate in thesurvey or were not completed in time for the presentation of this report.

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Of the three families that declined, two families specified their nonchalance
towards the survey and cited previous surveys that were taken, wherein their concerns
were not addressed.

According to the household representatives of these two families,“nothing came out of it.” They shared that more resident participation was necessary
for the success of the interpretive programs. In addition, they alluded that all pertinent
information is between the Park Manager and themselves. A comment shared was thatit’s “my business what I do for my hours. Not anybody else’s in the valley. It’s
confidential.”

The following identifies percentages to relevant information:

STA TUS OF HOUSEHOLD REPRESENTATIVES SUR VEYED:Lessees85 %Non-Lessees

15 %SEX OF HOUSEHOLD REPRESENTATIVES SUR VEYED:
Male

50%

Female50%

A GE OF RESIDENT PARTICIPANTS:

14—l8yrs

19%

18—30yrs

24%

30—S0yrs

45%Over 50 yrs

12%

CURRENT PROJECTS

According to the household representatives surveyed, credit hours are being
granted for the following projects:

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ARTS & CRAFTSa.

ipu ornamentsb.

lau ha/a

EDUCATION / TRAINING
a.

Hawaiian Studies Courseb.

Laau Lapaau apprenticeship (Hawaiian herbal medicine)c.

Papa Olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language)

d.

lua

MAINTENANCE / RE VITILIZA TIONb.

graveyard at park entrancesite adjacent or across from new house lota.

c.

Mormon Church

d.

auwai

e.

gravesf

clear brush/rubbish by Kam Hwy./riverg.

clear oopu pond behind the riverh.

lot clearing & maintenance before the upper gatei.

beach & pine tree clearingj.

trimming trees, upper flats & lookout
fishpondk.

PLANTING & FARMING
a.

ti leaf & banana on Trout Farm Road

b.

taro

c.

d.

“plant, cultivate, weed & harvest flowers & other crops useful inpark programs” opposite of house lot
botanical gardene.

Hawaiian yam

fvegetables (unspecified)
flowers (unspecified)wauke gardeng.

h.

VISION / REASON FOR THEIR PROJECTS AND

CONNECTION TO HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
Comments (see below)

10 %Don ‘t Know

05 %No Comment

85 %

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COMFORTLEVEL WHENDOING INTERPRETA TION FOR THE PUBLIC:

Comfortable

15 %Kind of Comfortable

10 %No Comment

75 %DESIRED PROJECTS

An overwhelming majority of household representatives surveyed did not

specify their vision or reason for their desired projects, nor did they comment on
the projects’ connection with Hawaiian culture. However, there were many
comments that suggest that interpretive programs need to be further developed.

Necessary training and supplies were addressed only where specified.

The

percentages of desired projects are listed below, followed by a listing for further
clarification. The top three desired programs are highlighted.

Archaeologicalfield schools

03 %Arts and Crafts

12 %Community Enforcement /Empowerment

03 %Construction

03 %Education / Training

09 %Gathering Scient/ic Data

03 %GIS Mapping

03 %Historical Sites Restoration /Revitalization

06 %Musical Instruments

03 %Outreach

03 %Planting

21 %Recreation

06 %Trail Development

06 %No Comment

18%

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ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOLSa.

Need to establish resident / university reciprocal teaching

ARTS & CRAFTS
a.

leis

b.

fishing nets/implements
hula implements
weapons affiliated with luac.

d.

COMMUNITY ENFORCEMENT/EMPO WERMENTa.

“Policing “forestry, fishpond, boat ramp and sites specific to
Kahana only. Need DOCARE training.

CONSTRUCTION
a.

reconstruct the dam.

Need cement, poles

EDUCATION / TRAININGa.

lomi lomi

b.

lua

c.

olelo Hawaii

d.

history of Kahana (agriculture, customs, people, family ties)GATHERING SCIENTIFIC DATAa.

Water quality monitoring of stream, estuary, and fishpond. Need

DOH training.

b.

Weather, climate, soil testing. Need DOA (2) training.

GIS MAPPINGa.

Need assistance of Office of State Planning & DAGS (Survey

Branch) maps
HISTORICAL SITES RESTORATION / RE VITILIZA TIONa.

Need shovel, pick, cane knfè, weedeater, fuel/gasolineb.

Church/Graves

c.

Heiau

d.

Fishing Ko ‘ae.

Ancient house lots still existingf

Hilo Laau CaveMUSICAL INSTR UMENTS
a.

hula

b.

ukulelec.

ki hoalu (slackkey)

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OUTREACHa.

need up-to-date schedule ofprograms offered, relevant videos,handouts, pictures, displays, etc.
PLANTINGd.

for parties & beautification
sweet potato for self-sufficiency not for valley projects exclusively.
for self-sufficiency
reforestation of native plants /staple cropse.

loikaloa.

b.
c.

RECREATIONa.

b.

paddling, racing, building, canoe halau
fishingcanoe

TRAIL DEVELOPMENT

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

Fortunately, a majority of the household representatives surveyed have notencountered any problems in fulfilling the 25-hour requirement. The top three problems
arehighlighted.
Definition of “Hawaiian interpretive”

10%

InArrears

06%

Lack ofAdequate Supplies

06 %Problems with Park Manager

16 %Scheduling Conflicts

16 %Tracking of Hours

19 %No Problem

26%

PROJECTS THAT RESIDENTS FEEL SHOULD BE GRANTED CREDIT HOURS

CREDIT HOURS FOR ALL CHILDRENDIET (Ai Pono Program with Herbert Hoe)

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HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL THINGS ONLY

MAINTENANCE
a.

beach areab.
c.

painting boat ramp
clean ups, ‘face-4fis”

d.

easemente.

trailsYOUTH-ORIENTED PROGRAMS
a.

ukulele classes (2 hrs.)b.

target Kahana /neighborhood youthsc.

sportsd.

fishing

CHAPTER III: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

We believe that the preceding pages clearly depict the perspective of the residents
in regards to their participation in interpretive programs at KVSP.

Although all the issues

raised by the residents are worthy of acknowledgement, we feel that the prevailing issues
that were repeatedly revealed through shared stories or direct quotes necessitate

immediate attention by the KAC and State Parks Division.

CONCLUSION #1:

Acknowledging only Western laws hinders the flourishing of a

traditional Hawaiian lifestyle in Kahana.
A majority of all household representatives surveyed expressed their dismay overlegal issues such as “10,000 square feet,” and “metes and boundaries” to name a few.
One household representative shared a frustration about the lengthy “red tape” just to
restore the fishpond walls.

Another issue that best describes the limitations of Western law is the desire forall children to be granted credit hours for program participation regardless of age.

Although child labor laws have been cited in the past, some residents feel that this issue

9needs to be acknowledged. We believe that it is culturally appropriate to educate andinclude children regardless of their age.
We recommend the following:

1.

That the KAC explore possibilities to incorporate Hawaiian laws andcustoms in Kahana to the maximum extent possible.

Perhaps legislationneeds to be introduced to further clar,5’ the uniqueness of Kahana.
2.

In regards to the issue of child labor versus early education, the KAC

should seek an opinion from the Attorney General’s office.

CONCLUSION #2: The residents lack a common vision and direction because of
the absence of an acceptable “mission statement” from both the residents and State
Parks Division.

We recommend that the KAC assist in the establishment of a mission statementthat is acceptable to both the residents and State Parks Division.

CONCLUSION #3: The residents need further clarification and definition as towhat is deemed an acceptable “Hawaiian interpretive program.”

Exhibit C of the residential lease document states that “general park maintenanceshall ‘not be considered an interpretative [sic] program.” Hence, a majority of thehousehold representatives surveyed pointed out the ambiguity of the preceding statement.

Nevertheless, the survey reveals that the majority of “interpretive projects in place can be
described as “maintenance.”
We recommend the following:

1.

That the KAC clearly define “interpretive.”
We believe that there are two types of “interpretive” programs:2.

display type programs. (We recommend that proper signs or
descriptions be available in order for credit hours to be given.)a.

staticb.

interactive —includes active participation—

That during the interim period until the KAC defines “interpretive, “ALL
maintenance projects should be accepted due to lack ofdefinition.

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However, efforts should be made to attend educational and training
programs offered.

3.

That State Parks Division clearly shares their definition of “general park
maintenance” and “interpretive” with the residents.

4.

That State Parks Division clearly determines their limitations andboundaries of their jurisdiction and responsibility in Kahana.

We

recommend that all other agencies ‘jurisdictions be clearly determined as

well.

CONCLUSION #4: The issues of “private” and “public” information need to beaddressed.

Many household representatives that were surveyed expressed a desire to knowwhat other programs are being offered.

Several cited the absence of a master schedule,

whereas some felt that such information was a private matter only to be discussed with
the Park Manager.
We recommend that the KAC address this matter.

We believe that because thesole purpose of the interpretive programs are for the education of the public, any and all
programs where residents receive credit hours to fulfill the obligations of their public

lease document should be open to public scrutiny.

If the KAC requires further counsel inregards to this matter, we recommend that the Attorney General

office be contacted.

CONCLUSION #5: The development of current and future interpretive programs
may be negatively impacted by general recreational activities.
There appears to be a pervading belief that efforts to develop a “park” have taken

precedence over the nurturing and fostering of Hawaiian culture. What is currently inplace is a “Plan of Operation” and related park policies that define a multi-purpose
recreational park. A majority of household representatives surveyed shared theirexperiences, memories and/or desire for programs directly related to the land and the11water.

Notably, park paraphernalia clearly identifies Kahana’s unique distinction as anentire “ahupuaa.”
We recommend the following:
1.

That cultural / historical impact statements be requiredfor ALL future
development in Kahana.

2.

That the fostering of Hawaiian Culture

take precedence over general

recreational activities and that said priority be duly noted in park policy.
3.

Those recreational programs that have traditional and historicalconnection to Hawaiian culture as it existed in Kahana be given thehighest priority.
4.

That all general recreational activities be prioritized as well.

CONCLUSION #6: The scheduling process requires immediate attention.

Notably, families that are in arrears cited scheduling as a glaring impediment tofulfilling their lease obligation. Most of the household representatives surveyed
expressed a desire for programs during the weekends due to their work schedule during
the week. In light of maximum visitation by the public at this time, efforts need to bemade to schedule programs on the weekends. Several household representatives

surveyed said that they were unable to meet with the Park Manager to schedule theirhours with him because he was unavailable after work hours when they came home toKahana. In addition, one household representative complained about school groups

visiting Kahana with no resident to greet and accommodate them.
We recommend that the KAC devise better means to accommodate both the public

and the residents in regards to scheduling.

We also highly recommend that the park12

office refrain from scheduling groups for interpretive programs unless adequate resident
participation and commitment is secured.

CONCLUSION #7: Individual agreements with the Park Manager do not promote
a communal lifestyle necessary for the success of interpretive programs.
Several household representatives surveyed commented on what they believe to
be discriminatory actions resulting from individual agreements with the Park Manager.
No doubt, focusing on the individual conflicts with the communal interaction crucial to

the structure of living in an ahupuaa.
We recommend that all individual agreements be evaluated in its entirety by the

KAC and that they make a decision on the validity and necessity for such agreements.

CONCLUSION #8: Comments received indicate a need for an evaluation of thePark Manager position.
A harmonious working relationship between State Parks Division and theresidents is crucial to the success of the interpretive programs.

Any sign of discontent oneither side needs to be addressed immediately.
We recommend the following:

1.

That the KAC request a report from the Park Manager detailing his

experiences, problems encountered, recommendations and suggestion.
2.

That the KAC assist the residents in the immediate performance

evaluation of the Park Manager.
3.

That the KAC establish a mandatory yearly performance evaluation of thePark Manager by the residents with provisions for renewal, replacement
or removal.

APPENDIX F:“REPORT ON THE RESIDENTS’ RESPONSE TO A PROPOSEDHAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM IN THE
AHUPUA’A 0 KAHANA”

REPORT ON THE RESIDENTS’RESPONSE TO A PROPOSEDHAWAIIAN LANGUAGEIMMERSION PROGRAM IN THE
AHUPUAA 0 KAHANA(edited version)

Submitted to the Kahana Advisory Committee by:Maria Channels

Alvina Gorai Domingo
Written by:

Erline “Sunny” Alonzo Greer

October 1998

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CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTIONPURPOSEThe purpose of this report is to provide the Kahana Advisory Committee (KAC)with information regarding residents’ response to a proposed Hawaiian language
immersion program for children relevant to Kahana Valley State Park (KVSP) in the

Ahupuaa o Kahana.

PREFACEThe idea to provide this report occurred following a KAC meeting that took placein July 11, 1998. After an impromptu presentation and appeal by two concerned

residents, Maria Channels and Alvina Gorai Domingo, the KAC recommended that theresidents personally approach every lessee household for their response to a proposal toestablish a Hawaiian language immersion program for children in Kahana. A survey
form was created (see Appendix) and this report is a result of the survey.

METHODOLOGYThe KAC assigned a resident member, Erline Alonzo Greer, to assist the two

residents in personally surveying every lessee household. From July 20, 1998 throughSeptember 30, 1998 the survey was done randomly, targeting lessees to the maximum
extent possible.

Interview sessions were informal, lasting an average of ten minutes totwenty minutes depending on the reception of the household representative being
interviewed. In some instances, upon the suggestion of the lessee, the survey was left
with the lessee and later collected by the survey group. On the occasions when the lessee
wasunavailable, a resident of the lessee household was selected to complete the survey.

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Nonetheless, the utmost efforts were taken to insure that every household had theopportunity to participate in the survey. However, extenuating circumstances prevented
the participation of those lessee families not included in this survey. In most cases, thelessees were absent from their dwelling in spite of numerous house visitations.

CHAPTER II: FINDINGSOf the 31 lessee families in Kahana, 21 families (68%) were successfully

surveyed. Over half (52%) of those surveyed were actual lessees. Of those surveyed,
24% were male and the remaining 76% were female.
The following information is representative of only the 21 families surveyed.

Although they represent a majority of the lessee families, they are in no way indicative ofthe total youth population in Kahana.

YOUTH STATISTICS:
Sex of Children

Age of Children

Male

47%

Female

53%

0—1

05%

2

11%

3

05%

4

07%

5

04%

6

09%

7

05%

8

04%

9

09%

10

05%

11

05%

12

04%

13

07%

14

07%

15

05%

16

04%

17

05%

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The following are actual questions asked of those surveyed and the collective

responses.
Does anyone in your household speak the Hawaiian language fluently?

Fluent05%

Not Fluent

95%

To what extend to do you find it necessary for the children of your household tolearn and speak the Hawaiian language?

Very Important48%

Somewhat Important29%

Important
Not Important

05%

19%

Do you feel that the State should commit some land in Kahana to develop long-term

facilities for Hawaiian language immersion programs?
Yes

90%

No

10%

What is your manao regarding Kahana as a possible site for a Hawaiian language
immersion program established specifically for children? (Comments in the form of

direct quotes have been removed from this report to insure the residents’confidentiality.)
Until a master plan is developed, please prioritize what location you feel would beanacceptable temporary site for such a program.
Orientation Center

47%

Youth Center

20%

Unused Pavilions

06%

Other

27%

For those who listed “other” as their first choice, they were asked to specify

alternative sites. (Comments in the form of direct quotes have been removed from thisreport to insure the residents’ confidentiality.)

What is your manao regarding the Alternative Learning Center in Kahana?

(Comments in the form of direct quotes have been removed from this report to insure theresidents’ confidentiality.)
Favorable

38%

Unfavorable

50%

Neutral12%

4Using your experience with “Kahana culture” as a foundation, what would you liketo include in the curriculum for the Hawaiian language immersion programs?
(Comments in the form of direct quotes have been removed from this report to insure theresidents’ confidentiality.)

Comments (see below)

81%

No Comment

19%

What is your manao on the suggestion that ALL children should be granted credit
hours regardless of age? Do you find this idea culturally appropriate? (Comments inthe form of direct quotes have been removed from this report to insure the residents’

confidentiality.)

In Favor

76%

Oppose18%

Neutral6%

CHAPTER III: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the comments from the residents surveyed, it is clear that Hawaiian

language immersion programs are necessary and desired by a majority of residents. We
believe that the following conclusions and recommendations should be addressed by the
KAC and State Parks Division. The order of the issues in no way implies priority of thesubject matter.

CONCLUSION #1: Fluency of the Hawaiian language in Kahana is gravely lacking.

According to the responses from those surveyed, only one individual (a college
student) in Kahana is fluent in the Hawaiian language. Less than a handful of theresidents have taken or are currently taking Hawaiian language classes outside ofKahana. If Kahana is to be a “Hawaiian Cultural Living Park,” the Hawaiian language
must be prevalent in the Kahana community.

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We recommend that efforts be made immediately to establish and maintain longterm Hawaiian language immersion programs in Kahana for all ages.

CONCLUSION #2: Most families in Kahana strongly feel that their children shouldbe able to speak the Hawaiian language.

Almost half of the lessee families surveyed responded that it is “very important”
for the children of their household to learn to speak the Hawaiian language. Also, thestatistics show that the majority of the youth population in Kahana are 2, 6, and 9 years
old.
We recommend that the initial Hawaiian language immersion programs for youth
in Kahana be tailored for children in the pre-school and elementary age categories.

CONCLUSION #3: The residents of Kahana desire long-term facilities toaccommodate Hawaiian language immersion programs in Kahana.

A resounding 90% of lessee families surveyed indicated the necessity forpermanent land and facilities for such a proposed program. Several of those surveyed
shared the dilemma of current immersion programs that lack permanent facilities.
We recommend the following:
1.

That State Parks Division set aside adequate acreage in Kahana
committed specificallyfor Hawaiian language immersion programs.

2.

The use of existing buildings should have the utmost consideration before
the notion of new construction is entertained.

3.

If construction of new facilities is an absolute necessity, the planning anddesign of said facilities should avoid conflicts or abrupt contrasts thatdetract from or destroy the physical integrity, historic or cultural value ofthe surrounding environment.

CONCLUSION #4: Alternative sites for temporary facilities need to be further

explored.

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Although most of the lessee families surveyed chose the Orientation Center as thebest temporary site to hold Hawaiian language immersion programs, an overwhelming

majority added that they would prefer an alternative site. In fact, some of those surveyed
specified the Church and the Coconut Grove area as possible sites.
We recommend that alternative sites for temporary facilities should be further

explored, taking into consideration the safety concerns and accessibility to bathroom

facilities.

CONCLUSION #5: Residents in Kahana do not support Kahuku High School’s
Alternative Learning Center, which is current youth program in Kahana.

Half of the lessee families surveyed had unfavorable comments to say about the
ALC program in Kahana.

Many of those surveyed cited the program’s lack of correlation

to Hawaiian culture as well as its participants’ disrespect to Kahana’s environment.

Several questioned the necessity for the ALC program.
We recommend the following:
1.

That State Parks Division takes into consideration the concerns of theresidents and determines whether and to what extent does this program
enhance the Hawaiian Cultural Living Park concept for Kahana.
2.

If the ALC is to remain in Kahana, the education of Hawaiian culture
should be incorporated into the curriculum as a condition for theirpresence in Kahana.

CONCLUSION #6: Most residents have suggestions to the curriculum of the

proposed Hawaiian language immersion program.

An overwhelming 81% had comments about what they would like to include into

the curriculum for the immersion programs. Some of the topics recommended were7

spirituality, self-sufficiency, respect, environment, cultural history, music, arts and craft,
health and finance.

We recommend the following:

1.

That any Hawaiian language immersion program in Kahana must be

community-based to the maximum extent possible.
2.

That interested residents should have the opportunity to help establish thecurriculum as well as determine the direction in which the program is todevelop.
3.

That State Parks Division assists the residents in their endeavor todevelop said program to the maximum extent possible.

CONCLUSION #7: Most residents have a strong desire to have their children under
the age of 14 acknowledged as acceptable participants in the fulfillment of their 25
hours per month lease rental obligation to DLNR.

Approximately 76% of the lessee families surveyed indicated their desire to have
all their children qualified towards their lease agreement.

Many believe that it isculturally appropriate to educate and include children regardless of their age and thiscustom should be incorporated.

We recommend the following:
1.

That State Parks Division look into the concept and take into
consideration the following options:a.

Allow for but limit the participation of those under age 14 years to

only “static “programs that are not labor intensive and do not
violate current labor laws.
b.

To acknowledge children as well as promote the participation of

the kupuna and makua, limit the number of hours that under-aged
children can participate. For example, allow for only ‘/4 of thetotal monthly requirement to be allowable for under-aged children(6.25 hrs.)

APPENDIX C:CORRESPONDENCEBENJAMIN J. CAYETANOCHAIRPERSONGOVERNOR OF HAWAIIMICHAEL D. WILSONBOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

GILBERT S. COLOMA-AGARANSTATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMP. 0. BOX 621

AQUATIC RESOURCES
RECREATIONHONOLULU, HAWAII 96809
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRSOctober 7 1998/

CONSERVATION ANDRESOURCES ENFORCEMENTCONVEYANCESFORESTRY AND WILDLIFEHISTORIC PRESERVATIONLAND MANAGEMENT

Dear Kahana Resident:
WATER AND LAND DEVELOPMENT

On behalf of the Kahana Advisory Committee, I would like to express mygratitude and Mahalo Nui to all of you who participated in one way or the other in thevarious meetings and surveys that we conducted in order to come up with ourrecommendations for interpretive programs for the Ahupua’a o Kahana.
Although only 50% of the residents attended the October 3rd meeting, KAC was
happy with the response and kok,ia that those who attended shared with us. The
positive feedback was much appreciated. We will be meeting one last time (at least for
the time being) putting together a report that will include all of the nzana’o that has beenshared by all of you. We will notify you through the Palapala when the report is
finalized and available.
KAC encourages you to stop by the Kahana office and look over the “goals

table” and let Al know your thoughts about what activities you and your family would

like to participate in. For those of you already involved in programs outlined on thetable, State Parks staff will be meeting with you to assist in monitoring and evaluating
the programs.

KAC will be available during the next year to lend guidance when needed. We
thatthe plan will not only benefit the park but will begin to bring all of you
hope

together for the future generations of kanaka niaoli o Kahaiza, whether of blood or
Hawaiian at heart.
The following residents attended the October 3rd meeting, they and State Parks
staff Al Rogers and Toni Han Palermo (587-0307) are available for questions:

Carol Saga, Bea Soga, Lethe Soliven, Lauren Soliven, Lucena Gaceta, Rena

Kapapa, Bea Soga, Orepa AhSan-Tanouye, Jolene Peapealalo, Adella Johnson,
Ron Johnson, Allen George, Dorcus Dorningues, Charmaine Kahala, Charles
Fernandez, Noreen Vierra, William Vierra.
Resident members of KAC in attendance were: Norman Shapiro, Sunny Greer,
Awo Mainaaupo, and Ben Shafer.

Aloha Puinchana ‘Oukou,

iL4€L. 1L
Pikake Pelekai‘-7’

Kahana Advisory Committee

BENJAMIN J. CAYETANOCHAIRPERSONGOVERNOR OF HAWAIIMICHAEL 0. WILSONBOARD OF LAND AND NATURALRESOURCES

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

GILBERT S. COLOMA.AGARANSTATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMP. 0. BOX 621

AQUATIC RESOURCESBOATING AND OCEAN RECREATIONCONSERVATION ANDENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRSREF: SFSEP 2 5

998

COSN)ORCEMENTCONVEYANCESFORESTRY AND WILDLIFEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LAND

Ms. Valerie Barruga

MANAGEMENTSTATE PARKSWATER AND LAND DEVELOPMENT

P.O. Box 38

Ka’a’awa, Hawai’i 96730
Dear Ms. Barruga:

The Advisory Committee for Kahana Valley State Park is completing their work andwill soon be drafting their report of recommendations for the park’s interpretive
program. In an effort to encourage participation by the residents of Kahana, they haveheld regular meetings on Saturday mornings and conducted a door to door survey.

Unfortunately, the attendance of residents at the meetings has been limited and theAdvisory Committee has expressed their concerns about resident participation in theirdecision-making. If you wish to have any additional input into the interpretive
program planning, I urge you to attend the meeting on Saturday, October 3 at 9:00amin the Orientation Center. At this meeting, the committee will be finalizing theirrecommendations for the interpretive program at Kahana, including procedures andguidelines that will affect all residents.
You and the members of your family are playing a major role in making the Cultural

Living Park a reality and developing an interpretive program that shares the ahupua’aof Kahana with residents and visitors alike. It is encouraging to know that 22 of the 31
lessee families have either moved in or are nearly finished building their new homes.
As we move ahead with the interpretive program, we want you and your family to feelthat the program truly reflects what is special and unique about Kahana and its people.
This has been the goal of the Advisory Committee over the past 18 months and theirreason forseeking resident participation and input.

Upon receipt of the Advisory Committee’s recommendations, we will evaluate theserecommendations and modify the interpretive program procedures accordingly. You
and your family will be asked to follow these procedures in compliance with your leaseagreement. With the planning near completion, I hope that we can all make acommitment to implementing Kahana’s interpretive program.
Aloha,MICHAEL D. WILSONBENJAMIN J. CAYETANOCHAIRPERSONGOVERNOR OF HAWAIIMICHAEL 0. WILSONBOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

GILBERT S. COLOMA-AGARANSTATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

AOUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMP. 0. BOX 621

AOUATIC RESOURCESHONOLULU, HAWAII 96809

CONSERVATION AND

BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION-ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRSCONSERVATION AND

NOV 2 IRESOURCES ENFORCEMENT

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CONVEYANCESFORESTRY AND WILDLIFEHISTORIC PRESERVATIONLAND MANAGEMENT

Mrs. Bobbie Mills

WATER AND LANG

53-179 Kamehameha Highway
Punaluu, Hawaii 96717
Dear Mrs. Mills,

You have shown an interest in the Cultural Living Park at Kahana Valley
State Park and have been recommended to serve on an Advisory Contmittee torecommend the interpretive programs with the assistance of the Park Manager.
This appointment is to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Albert Kanahele.
The lessees of Kahana have begun a training program and some interpretive

programs for the public in order that they can perform the required hours to pay for
their lease rents. These have used the expressed interest of valley residents and isbased on the Development Plan of the former Kahana Valley Advisory Council.
We need to review these and look at possible updating.

If you have any questions feel free to call Al Rogers, the Park Manager at 2378858. Please let me know if you are able and willing to accept this appointment.
We are proud of what the residents have been doing and we feel that you
have knowledge and skills that would add to their efforts.

Aloha,

IS! GILBERT S. COLOMA-AGARAN

4MIchae1 D. Wilson
MDW:kmlet.bobbie mills-

BENJAMIN J. CAYETANOCTIAIRPERSOIIGOVERNOR OF HAWAIIMICHAEL 0. WILSONBOARO or LAND AND NATURAL TF.SOURCF.S

DEFTlY? OIPF.CTCR

GILBERT S. COLOMA.AGARANSTATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

AOUACULTUREOEVELOPT.IEIITAQUATIC REOUP.CES

DIVISION CF STATE PARKS
P. 0. 80X 521

HONOLULU. HAWAII 96809

BOATING AYIO OCFAN P.ECREATIONCONSRR.ArTON AND

COY4TWTVAToN ANDRESOUP.CIIS ENFOITCEMEFITJAN 2 8 1997

FORF.RIRY RHO WII.QI)FE
H’STOIOC PP.€RVATIOY.
LT1O MANAGEMETI r

Dear Kahana Advisory Committee Member,Thank you for accepting the appointment by Chairperson Michael D. Wilson.
I hear you had your first meeting and are off to a good start. You have asked for an

expanded definition of your. Scope of Work. The wording in Exhibit C of the leaseprovides the minimum as follows,” Interpretative Programs shall berecommended by a advisory committee with the assistance of the Park Manager.
The residents may ecommend additional programs. to the advisory committee.
The advisory committee. and Park Manager shall, at least annually, review andevaluate the overall interpretative programs
To do this yot could examine the present programs being offered and how

they are planned, managed, and evaluated. You could survey the various groups
who have used Kahana programs to see how the public has reacted. You willprobably want to talk to some of the residents who have been putting on the public
programs, and see if they have additional programs to suggest.
In order tc assist you in the evaluation of the past years programs, our park

staff preparing a list of all public programs conducted since February 15, 1995. This is
the date that th2 residents were to commence their 25 hours per month programcommitment.

In order to provide opportunities for all lessee families to perform theirprogram commitmnt hours in lieu of monetary lease rent we have a number ofwritten agreements with residents that can work on program projects on their own
time. The first paragraph under the heading “Scheduling” was included in thelease, written by Piul Lucas, an attorney for the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation,
representing a majority of the residents. It was accepted as submitted, with nochanges. A list of Lhcse aSreements will be provided to you. You may want to look
to see that they are appropriate.

In addition to recommending and annually evaluating interpretive programs

required under Exhibit
also will be appreciated:
as

1.

2.

3.

your input on the following program related matters,

Determine the agriculture needs for interpretive programs and for f or

possible use of excess agricultural lands for income. We have staff
drafts of agricultural permits and leases that you could review andmake recommendations, If one or more agricultural parks need to be
developed for leasing we would appreciate your recommendation ofwhere and what crops might be successfully raised.
Determine what physical facilities are needed to cany out the programs
and where they should be located.
Review the 1985 Development Plan of the Kahana Advisory Council

and, incorporating desired interpretive program elements and makerecommendations for changes, additions, deletions in order to presenta4.

development plan that can be adopted by the Board.

Review the “Givens”, the existing legislation, Board policies and lease
to see f their requirements are still appropriate and represent the best

purposes and uses of the Ahupua’a for the public and the residents orshould any concerns occurs with interpretive program proposals.
If there are additional items you think would be appropriate we would be

wiling to give them serious considerations. I understand that a resident, not an
Advisoly Committee member, questioned to appropriateness of having the Park
Manager meet with your Committee. The wording of the lease is clear that this is a
joint endeavor. He should be considered to be an Ex-Officio member by virtue ofhis position, as
agency representative. Ex Officio members serve without vote.
There are other members of my staff or other state departments that could beavailable periodically, if you need them, please ask-

Very Truly Yours,:/4ALSTON H. NAGATA/ State Parks Administrator

RHN:kmlet.kahana advisory Committee

APPENDIX H:

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF PLANNING REPORTS AND STUDIESFOR KAHANAREFERENCES AND STUDIES BY SUBJECT
KAHANA VALLEY STATE PARK, O’AHU(Reports on File at DLNR-State Parks)
Park Planning
1965

Report Covering The Proposed Park Development of Kahana Valley.
John J. Hulten, M.A.I. March 17, 1965.

1970

Preliminary Planning and Research for the Proposed Kahana Valley
State Park. Kahana. Koolauloa. Oahu. Plan prepared by Tongg
Associates, Inc. (Hitoshi Mogi, consultant researcher). January 1970.

1974

Kahana Valley State Park. H. Mogi Planning & Research Inc.

1978

Revised ElS for Kahana Valley State Park. Koolauloa. Island of Oahu.
Hawaii. H. Mogi Planning & Research, Inc. October 1978.

1980

Traffic Impact Assessment for Kahana Valley State Park. H. Mogi

Planning & Research Inc. June 1980.
1985

Kahana State Park Development Plan. Kahana Advisory Council, Draft
7. December 1985.

1992

Supplemental Final EIS for Kahana Valley State Park. OEQC
September 1992.

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DLNR.

Other Planning Documents
Revised EIS for Kahana 1131511 Reservoir Project. TMK: 5-2-01. 02. 03. &1983
Q. Prepared by Board of Water Supply. July 1983.
1985

Kahana Bay Navigation Improvement DPR & EIS Statement.

the Army.

Dept. ofSeptember 1985.

Program Planning
1972
Learning about Living. Kahana Valley Living State Park. Educational
program plan prepared by State Dept. of Education (DOE staff).
1972

Socio-Cultural Research: Kahana Valley Living Park. Queen
Liliuokalani Children’s Center Liliuokalani Trust. December 22, 1972.

1977

Testimony of Hui 0 Kanani 0 Kahana. George Dela Cerna.

March 16,

1977.

1979

The Living Park Plan of Kahana’s People. Mini Grant Request of Hui 0
Kanani 0 Kahana.

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1979

An Hawaiian Heritage Living-Culture Plan for Kahana Valley State Parkand The Tourist-Oriented Plans of the State of Hawaii

A Comparison.
members
andfriendsof‘OhanaCouncil.
Prepared by
Unity
May 1979.
—

1979

Kahana Valley Residents Present.

1981

Draft Proposal for Historical. Environmental. Cultural Interpretation!
Education Programs for Kahana Valley State Park. Kahana Valley State
Park Program Advisory Committee.

August 1981.

1984

A Status Report on Kahana.

1984

Status Report on Kahana Valley State Park for the 12th Legis. of the Stateof Hawaii, Regular Session.
Affairs.
1991

Bob Stauffer.

April 24, 1984.

Report prepared by Office of Hawaiian

Kahana Valley State Park Agricultural Feasibility. James H. Koshi, PhD.

August 2, 1991.
1992

Kahana Valley Program Participation Report and Community

Organization Surveys. Beverly D. Rodriques. June 1992.
1993

Restoration of the Mormon Chapel at Kahana Valley State Park.

Kauahikaua & Chun/Architects.

May 25, 19.93.

Archaeological Surveys
1971
Archaeological Survey of Kahana Valley. Koolauloa District. Island of
Oahu. Robert J. Hommon & William M. Barrera, Jr. (Bishop Museum).
1973

Excavations In Kahana Valley. Oahu. Robert J. Hommon & Robert F.

Bevacqua (Bishop Museum). February 1973.
1990

Kahana Valley. Hawaii. A Geomorphic Artifact:

A Study of theInterrelationships Among Geomorphic Structures. Natural Processes,
and Ancient Hawaiian Technology. Land Use, and Settlement Patterns.
Patricia Price Beggerly, PhD Diss. UH Anthropology. December 1990.
-

1991

Archaeological Survey: Proposed Housing Areas in Kahana Valley State
Park. Kahana. Koolauloa. Oahu. Martha Yent, DLNR SP. August 1991.
-

1992

Archaeological Survey: Proposed Housing Areas in Kahana Valley State
Park. Kahana. Koolauloa. Oahu. Martha Yent, DLNR

1993

-

SP.

June 1992.

Preliminary Report on Archaoelogical Investigations at Huilua
Fishpond. Kahana Valley. Koolauloa. Oahu. Martha Yent, Alan
Carpenter, DLNR.

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1990
Land Tenure in Kahana
PhD Diss. UI-I

Natural Resource Studies
1971

-

-

Hawaii 1846

American Studies.

-

Robert Hammond Stauffer,

1920.

May 1990.

Aguatics

Diadromous Macrofauna and the Kahana Stream-Estuary Ecosystem.

John A. Maciolek, Prin. Investigator. June 15, 1971.
1972

Tropic Ecology & Macrofauna of Kahana Estuary. Oahu. Amadeo
Sembrano Timbol, PhD Diss. (UH Zoology). December, 1972.
-1980

Biological Survey of Kahana Stream System.

Final Report.

Kelly M.

Archer, Amedeo S. Timbol, James D. Parrish (contract no. 9817) Hawaii

Coop. Fishery Research Unit. September 1980.
1981“Environmental Features and Macrofauna of Kahana Estuary, Oahu,
Hawaii”. J.A. Maciolek & A.5. Timbol in Bulletin of Marine Science,31(3): 712-722.

Natural Resource Studies
1973-

BotanyKahana Valley Botanical Survey. Kooiauloa District. Island of Oahu.
William L. Theobald & Nengah Wirawan (UHF Dept. of Botany). March
1973.

Natural Resource Studies
1971

Geology
Sedimentology of Kahana Bay. Oahu. Hawaii. William T. Coulbourn,
UH Hawaii Institute of Geophysics. December 1971.
-

-

1978

Soils Investigation Report Kahana Valley State Park: Housing Area andOrientation Center, Oahu, Hawaii. Prepared for H. Mogi Planning &Research, Inc. By Fewell Geotechnical Engineering
1979,

Ltd. October 1978.

An Assessment on Soils Erosion & Sedimentation Hazards &Recommended Temporary Erosion Control Plan for Kahana Valley State
Park Phase I and II. at Kahana, Koolaulop. Oahu. Hawaii (TMK: 5-2-02).
William Hee & Assoc. Inc. March 1979.
1990

Soils Investigation Kahana Valley State Park Subdivision Kahana. Oahu,
Hawaii. Report prepared for Gray, Hong, Bills & Assoc., Inc. By Ernest K.
Hirata & Associates, Inc.

July 25, 1990.

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Huilua
1979

1980

Fishpond
Background History of Huilua Fishpond. Kahana Bay Koolauloa. Oahu.
Marion Kelly (Bishop Museum). January 1979.
Prestabilization Survey of Huilua Fishpond. Kahana Bay. Oahu. Hawaii.
The Oceanic Institute.

1990

September 10, 1980.

Feasibility Study & Implementation Plan for Huilua Fishpond. Kahana.
Oahu. Carol Araki Wyban. November 5, 1990.

1991

Archaeological Research Design: Huilua Fishpond. Kahana Valley.
Koolauloa, Oahu (State Site No. 50-80-06-301). Martha Yent (DLNR-State

Parks). January, 1991.
1992

Interpretive Plan for Huilua Fishpond. Kahana Oahu.
Wyban. July 22, 1992.

1992

Draft

Carol Araki

Preliminary Report on Archaeological Investigations at Huilua
Fishpond. Kahana Valley. Koolauloa. Oahu. Martha Yent, Alan
Carpenter, DLNR SP.
-

-

1992

Interpretive Materials for Huilua Fishpond Kahana Valley State Park.
Carol Araki Wyban. May 20, 1992.

1993

Archaeological Investigations at Huilua Fishpond. Kahana Valley.
Koolauloa. Oahu. TMK: 5-2-05:21. Martha Yent, Alan Carpenter, DLNR-

SP. December 1993.
1995

Environmental Assessment and Restoration/Revitalization Plan for
Huilua Fishpond. Kahana Valley State Park. Koolauloa. Oahu. Carol
Araki Wyban. December 1995 (final).

1997

Water quality Monitoring in Support of the Restoration of Huilua

Fishpond. Kahana Bay State Park. Oahu. Richard Brock, PhD(Environmental Assessment Co.). September 1997.

Interpretive Materials
1992
Interpretive Materials for Huilua Fishpond Kahana Valley State Park.
Carol Araki Wyban. May 20, 1992. Includes original artwork of fishpondtypes.
1996

Na Mo’o Akua 0 Kahana. The Legends Concerning the Gods of Kahana.

Al Rogers, DLNR-

SP. First printing August 1996.

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APPENDIX I:
STATE LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE

STATE PARKS INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM(‘AINA HO’OMALU)

ACT 312

S ESSIIIN I[,1i’S’TS
OF

J{ A1’JA II‘

PASSED BY THE

SIXTEENTH STATE LEGISLATURE

concerned” means any person who may sue because of death. injury, or damage
resulting from any violation other than a traffic violation in which a minor com
ing within section 571-I 1(1) is involved.
The minor, and, when practicable, the minor’s parents or custodian, andthe attorney of the minor shall be notified when the minor’s name and address
have been released.

(h) Evidence given in proceedings under section 571-11(I) or (2) shall notin any civil, criminal, or other cause be lawful or proper evidence against thechild or minor therein involved for any purpose whatever, except in subsequent
proceedings involving the same child under section 571-11(1) or (2).
(i) All information in the records except repons of social studies and clini
cal studies or examinations shall be recorded in the juvenile justice information

system. Information about the dates. length. preparer. and subject of social stud
ies may be included in the juvenile justice information system.”

REGULAR SESSION
1991
Convened on Wednesday, January 16, 1991
andAdjourned sine die on Monday. May 6, 1991

SECTION 6. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of theState of Hawaii the sum of $88,710, or so much thereof as may be necessary forfiscal year 199 1-1992, for the purposes of this Act, including the hiring of necessary staff, as follows:$70,992.00

Personnel:

Project Coordinator
Clerk-Typist
Operating Cost:$48,312.00
22,680.00$17.7 18.00$14,958.00
2,760.00

Rent

Telephone
TOTAL$88,710.00

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of the attorney general.

SECTION 7. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed. New statutorymaterial is underscored.

SPECIAL SESSION1991

SECTION 8. This Act shall take effect on July I, 1991.
(Approved June 26,

991)

:

ConvenedonMonday,June24, 1991

ACT 312

S.B. NO. 1311

andAdjourned sine die on Friday, June 28, 1991

A Bill for an Act Relating to Parks.

Be ft Enacted by the Leis1ature of the State of Hawaii:
PART 1.

Published by Authority of the
Revisor of Statutes

Honolulu, Hawaii

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the State and the counties have disparks for a number of years and that they havereached a general agreement on these transfers.
The purpose of this Act is to provide for the transfer of certain state parks
to the counties and certain county parks to the State in order to better utilize theresources of each jurisdiction. This Act also appropriates funds for the niasterplanning of the old Kona airport state recreation area on the Big Island.

cussed the transfer of certain

I
ACT 312-The legislature is aware that Article VIII, section 5, of the Constitution of
the State of Hawaii

requires that if any new program or increase in the level ofservice of an existing program is mandated to any of the counties by the legislature, the State shall share in the cost. Under this requirement, the transfer of parks
provided for in this Act would require increased funding support to the counties.
However, the legislature further finds that Act 185, Session Laws of
Hawaii 1990. allocated among the counties the revenues generated by the transient accommodations tax. The sharing of these revenues, which previously had
been deposited into the state general fund, was intended to provide the counties
with a stable source of funds and increased the level of state funding
support. The
legislature believes that the dedication of the revenues generated by the transient
accommodations tax to the counties, in providing this increased level of support,
was intended to coincide with the transfer of additional
responsibilities to thecounties and would fulfill the requirement of Article VIII, section 5, of the Con
stitution of the State of Hawaii. The legislature therefore finds that the transfer ofparks provided for in this Act can be executed with no concomitant funding support without violating constitutional requirements.
SECTION 2. (a) On January I, 1992, the estate,
and any appurtenance thereto, of the State relating to:right, title, and interest,

Sans Souci state recreation area;
Ama Moana (Magic Island) state recreation area;
Waimanalo bay state recreation area;
16th avenue park (TMK nos. 3-3-14:15, 16, and 17; 3-3-l7:l;and 33-19:2 and 5); andKaiaka state recreation area,(5)
shall be vested in the city and county of Honolulu; provided that, as a conditionof its transfer to the city and county of Honolulu, the 16th avenue park shall beutilized for recreational uses only.
(b) On January 1, 1992, the estate, right, title, and interest, and any appur
tenance thereto, of the city and county of Honolulu relating to Kahana bay beachpark and Kalihi valley park (TMK nos. 1-4-16:03; and 1-4-14:1 and 26) shall bevested in the State; provided that the estate, right, title, and interest, andany
appurtenance thereto, of the city and county of Honolulu relating to Kalihi valley
park shall be vested in the State only as long as the same is maintained for pas
sive and meditative uses.
(c) On January 1, 1992, the estate, right, title, and interest, and any appur
tenance thereto, of the State relating to Lydgate and Wailua Beach sections of
Wailua River state park (except the Hikinaakala heiau and refuge areas) shall bevested in the county of Kauai.
(d) On January 1, 1992, the estate, right, title, and interest, and any appur
tenance thereto, of the State relating to:
Wahikuli state wayside;
(I)

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

(2)
(3)
(4)

Launiupoko state wayside;
Papalaua state wayside; andKihei beach reserve,
shall be vested in the county of Maui,(e) On January 1, 1992, the estate, right, title, and interest, and any appur
tenance thereto, of the State relating to Wailoa River state recreation area (soccer/archery area only), shall be vested in the county of Hawaii.
(f) On January 1, 1992, the estate, right, title, and interest, and any appur
tenance thereto, of the county of Hawaii relating to Napoopoo beach park
(Kealakekua bay park) shall be vested in the State.

ACT 312(g) On January 1, 1992, any employee of the department of land and natu
ral resources who is on a full-time basis assigned to or services the state lands andappurtenances listed in subsections (a), (c), (d), and (e) shall be transferred to theappropriate county in order to continue to be assigned to or service the listed
lands and appurtenances and to perform their regular duties upon their transfer.
subject to personnel laws and this Act.
All personnel transferred shall acquire county civil service status without
any loss of salary, seniority, prior service credits, vacation, sick leave, or other
employee benefits or privileges as a consequence of the transfer: provided that
subsequent changes in status may be made pursuant to applicable personnel lawsof the respective counties.
If an office or position held by any employee having tenure is affected byworkload changes or is abolished, the employee shall not thereby be separated
from public employment, but shall remain in the employment of the State inaccordance with the state civil service law, the applicable bargaining unit con
tract, or the state personnel rules, whichever is applicable.
(h) On January 1., 1992, any employee of the counties who is on a fulltime basis assigned to or services the county lands and appurtenances listed insubsections (b) and (f) shall be transferred to the department of land and natural
resources in order to continue to be assigned to or service the listed lands andappurtenances and to perform their regular duties upon their transfer, subject topersonnel laws and this Act.
All personnel transferred shall acquire state civil service status without
any loss of salary, seniority, prior service credits, vacation, sick leave, or other
employee benefits or privileges as a consequence of the transfer; provided that
subsequent changes in status may be made pursuant to applicable state personnel
laws.
If an office or position held by any employee having tenure is affected byworkload changes or is abolished, the employee shall not thereby be separated
from public employment, but shall remain in the employment of the county fromwhich the employee was transferred in accordance with applicable collective bar
gaining agreements and county civil service and personnel laws and rules.
(i) All records, equipment, machines, files, supplies, contracts, books.
papers, documents, maps, and other property heretofore made, used, acquired. orheld by the department of land and natural resources or by a county concerning
the lands and appurtenances transferred by this Act shall be transferred with thoselands and appurtenances on January 1, 1992, under the direction of the governoror the mayor of the appropriate county.

SECTION 3. The costs associated with the transfer of personnel. records.

equipment, and other personal property and all other costs involved in effectuat
ing the purposes of this Act shall be borne by the State or the county making thetransfer.

SECTION 4. County funding requirements for operations. maintenance.
and capital improvement costs for parks transferred from the state to the counties
shall be from each county’s share of the revenues generated by the transient
accommodations tax according to Act 185, Session Laws of Hawaii 1990.
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of theState of Hawaii the sum of $100,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary forfiscal year 1991-1992, for the development of a master plan for the old Kona

ACT 313

ACT 312

airport state recreation area on the Big Island. The sum appropriated shall be
expended by the department of land and natural resources.
SECTION 6. It is the intent of this Act not to jeopardize the receipt of any
federal aid nor to impair the obligation of the State, the city and county of Hon

olulu, or the counties of Kauai, Maui, or Hawaii, or any agency thereof, to theholder of any bond issued by the State, the city and county of Honolulu, or thecounties of Kauai, Maui, or Hawaii, or any agency thereof, and to the extent, andonly to the extent, necessary to effectuate this intent, the governor may modify
the strict provisions of this Act, but shall promptly report any modification withreasons therefor to the legislature at its next session thereafter for review by thelegislature.

of ‘ama hoomalu sites. The department shall establish and manage a state parksinterpretive program to be known as the, “‘ama hoomalu state parks program”.
The ‘ama hoomalu state parks program shall consist of those parks which containunique and significant natural or cultural history or features. The department shalldesignate those state parks throughout the State which are to be included in the‘ama hoornalu state parks program and shall develop interpretive programs forthese parks.

‘Ama hoomalu special fund. (a) There is established within the§184fund. All
treasury a special fund to be known as the ‘ama hoomalu special
user fees or any
the
state
involvingpark
collectedparks
programbyproceeds
leases or concession agreements shall be deposited into this fund, provided thatderived from the operation of ‘lolani Palace shall be used to supplement
state

proceeds
PART II.

SECTION 7. The Legislature finds that Hawaii’s natural beauty and envi
priceless resources that should be protected for the public benefit as
I of the Hawaii State Constitution. Thea trust pursuant to Article XI, section
state park system offers the State the opportunity to create parks of distinctions,‘AINA HOOMALU (places to seek peace), that will offer users a variety ofexperiences that will enhance their appreciation for Hawaii’s unique cultural, eco
logical. and recreational resources.
This system of parks will include opportunities not only for traditional
hiking. picnicking, fishing. and stream and shoreline swimming or camping, butthey would also offer:
Educational tours of ancient Hawaiian cultural features with unpar(1)
alleled interpretive value;(2)
Opportunities to explore the terrain and ecology of a traditional

its educational and interpretive programs.
(b) The department shall expend the moneys from the ‘ama hoomalu spe
cial fund after July 1, 1992. The funds shall be used for the following purposes:

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

ronment areahupua’a;(3)(4)

Guided tours of areas containing unique or rare plants and animals;andNature museums, outdoor interpretive exhibits, and native arts andcrafts centers.
The legislature intends to revitalize the state park system by committing
sufficient resources to create safe and clean parks that will provide users with avariety of cultural, recreational, and ecological activities.
The legislature finds that Hawaii’s people and visitors have increasingly
encountered crowding, congestion, and decay in our public parks. In past years,
administration of our parks has not received the priority in funding and manage
ment necessary to create and maintain a park system marked by distinction and
excellence. With a permanent source of funding from a special interpretive program fund, ‘AINA HOOMALU will provide Hawaii residents and visitors op
tions that will enhance our quality of life and build our reputation for protecting
our precious natural resources. The special fund can be financed by revenue

generated directly by

the

parks

themselves

whoserevenues

now

total

§184-

SECTION 9. Section 184-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
SECTION 10. If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to
the invalidity does not affect otherany person or circumstance is held invalid,
provisions or applications of the Act which can be given effect without theinvalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are sev
erable.

SECTION Il. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed.’
SECTION 12. This Act shall take effect upon approval; provided that sec
tions 5, 7, 8, and 9 shall take effect on July 1, 1991.
(Approved June 26, 1991.)
Note
1. Edited pursunnt to HRS§23G-t6.5.

ACT 313

S.B. NO. 1354

A Bill for an Act Relating to Public Assistance.
Be it Enacted by the Legislatu”e of the State of Hawaii:

SECTION 8. Chapter 184, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding
part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:“PART

Operation and maintenance costs of programs.”

over$1,200,000 per year.

a new

Permanent staff positions;
Planning and development of interpretive programs:
Construction of interpretive facilities;
Repairs, replacements, additions, and extensions; and.

‘AINA HOOMALU STATE PARKS‘Ama hoomalu state parks program established; designation

SECTION

1. Part IX ofchapter 346, Hawaii

Revised Statutes. isrepealed.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on October I, 1991.
(Approved June 26, 99!.)

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCESSTATE PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS

destroy, any wild bird, or to keep or have possession of any wild bird, dead or alive,“Department” means the department of land and natural resources;“Land”, without prejudice to the generality of the term, includes upland, land
under water, beaches, water, and water rights;“Park” means an area which, by reason of location, natural features, scenic
beauty or legendary, historical, or scientific interest, possesses distinctive physical,

183D-62

or todamage or destroy a nest of any wild bird. [L 1985, c 174, Pt of §4]§183D-63

Keeping wild birds in captivity prohibited. Except as provided

in section 1 83D-61, no person shall keep in captivity any wild bird unless the birdin captivity from birds lawfully
was lawfully imported into the State or was bred

imported. [L 1985, c 174, Pt of §4]

184-3

aesthetic, intellectual, creative, or social values;“Parkway” means an elongated park transversed by a pleasure vehicle road,but does not include the road;

Transportation of wild birds from the State prohibited.

§183D-64

Nobe transported by any means any wild bird fromperson shall transport or cause tothat specimens of wild birds required for scientific or
any part of the State; provided
authorized undereducational
may be exported from the State only when

purposes“State park system” means the parks and parkways designated by the department, control of which is acquired by the department as provided in this part.

[L

1949,c185,ptof1;RL1955,l9-30;amLSp19592d,cl,2l;amL1961,c132,§2; HRS §184-11

permits issued by the department. [L 1985, c 174, Pt of §4]§183D-65 Posting; destruction of predators. (a) On any game manage
lands under the jurisdiction
ment area, public hunting area, or forest reserve or otherof the department, predators deemed harmful to wildlife by the department may bedestroyed by any means deemed necessary by the department.
(b) Where the predators are dogs and the methods of destruction may
where theendanger pets or hunting dogs, all major points of entrance into the areawith signs indicating that a program of
shall
be
be
to
postedaredestroyed
predators
in apredator destruction in the area is in progress. Any predator may be destroyed
the property ofisthewhether
not
or
claim
predatororwithout
penaltyposted areasome person. L 1985, c 174, pt of §4]

CHAPTER 184
STATE PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS§184-2 State park system. The department of land and natural resources
and bring under its control and management, as parts of the state park
designatemaysystem, parks and parkways as follows:

(1)

(2)

(3)

I 84-I

DEJ1NrnONS

184-2

STATE PARK SYSTEM

184.3

PowERS OF DEPARTMENT

184-4 REpEALED
184.5

ARREST

184-5.2

SUMMONS OR CITATIONS

184-5.3orotherwise

parkway by resolution of the department, subject to the approval of thegovernor by executive order setting the land aside for such purposes;
provided that no lands within the state forest reserve areas that are thewatersheds from which the domestic water supply of any city, town orcommunity is or may be obtained shall be so set aside without the priorapproval of the state department of health and the prior approval of theboard of water supply or county council.
County parks may be acquired for the state park system by consent of thecouncil of the county, if such council and the department agree that thepark is of such interest and importance to the people of the whole State as
to make such action appropriate.
New parks and parkways may be established:(A) By acquisition of property in the name of the State, as the department may deem necessary or proper for the development, extension,or improvement of the state park system, and as provided in section

RuLES AND ENFoRCEMENT; PENALTY

184-5.1

reserves

under the jurisdiction of the department may be set aside as a state park or

PART I. STATE PARKSSECOON

Government owned land within the state forest

184-3.

FiLURE TO OBEY SUMMONS

By the setting aside of government owned land for such purposes by
the governor, as provided by law. [L 1949, c 185, Pt of § 1; RL 1955,

184-6

DunES OF DEPARTMENT§19-33;amLSpl9592d,c1,19,21;amLl96l,cl32,2;HRS

184-7

COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS§184-2]

184-8

BUDGET(B)

NotePART II. STATE RESORT CAMPS AND SERVICES
184-11TO

15 REPEALEDTransfer of parks between State and counties. L 1991, c 312.

PART III. NATIONAL PARKS

184-21PART IV. AINA H0OMALU STATE PARKS

184-31

Revision Note

AcQuISmON AND CONVEYANCE OP LANDS FOR NATIONAL PARKS

References to board of supervisors deleted to conform to county charters.

HOOMALU SITESAtNA HOOMALU STATE PARKS PROGRAM ESTABLISHED; DESIGNATION OP AINA

184-32 AmA HOOMALU SPECIAL FUND

§184-3

Powers of department.

The

department of land and natural resources, in addition to the other powers herein granted, for the purpose of performing

PART I. STATE PARKS

its duties and functions may:(I)
§184-1
context:

Definitions.

As used in this part, unless otherwise indicated by the

Acquire land in the name of the State or any estate, right, or interest
therein or appurtenance thereto, by agreement, gift, devise, lease, orcondemnation in accordance with chapter 101, and the department of

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES

LAND FIRE PROTECTION LAW

the State and the rules and regulations of the department relative to the protection andproper utilization of the recreational, scenic, historical, natural and archaeological,[L 1949, c 185, ptofl; RL 1955, §19-38; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1,§21; am L 1961, c132, §2; MRS §184-7J

184-5.2

scientific and related resources of state lands and lands within the conservation
district which do not mandate the physical arrest of the violators. The summons orcitation shall be printed in a form commensurate with the form of other summons orcitations used in modern methods of arrest and shall be so designed to include allnecessary information to make it valid and legal within the laws and regulations of
the State. The form and content of the summons or citations shall be as adopted orprescribed by the district courts.
In every case when a summons or citation is issued the original of the same
shall be given to the violator; provided that the district courts may prescribe the§184-8

Budget.

184-32The department of land and natural resources shallto the director of finance,

submitannually, the budgetary estimates and information requiredby chapter 40 and shall include therein estimates of the financial
requirements of thedepartment for the operation of a state parks system as provided by thispart. EL 1949,
c 185, §7; RL 1955, §19-39; am L
Sp 1959 1st, c 13, §2; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, § 14,
21; am L 1961, c 132, §2; am L 1963, c 114, §1; HRS §184-81

PART II. STATE RESORT CAMPS AND SERVICES

issuance to the violator of a carbon copy of the summons or citation and provide forthe disposition of the original and any other copies.

§184-11 to 15

Every summons or citation shall be consecutively numbered and each carbon
copy shall bear the number of its respective original. EL 1974, c 245, Pt of §2]

REPEALED.

L

1987, c 4, §1.

PART Ill. NATIONAL PARKS

Failure to obey summons.

Any person who fails to appear at theplace and within the time specified in the summons or citation issued to the person by
the state park enforcement officer upon the person’s arrest for violation of the stateparks, historical objects and sites, and outdoor recreation laws and regulations, traffic
laws and ordinances; and the laws of the State and the rules and regulations of thedepartment relative to the protection and proper utilization of the recreational,
scenic, historical, natural and archaeological, scientific and related resources of statelands and lands within the conservation district, shall be guilty of a petty misde§184-5.3

meanor.

If any person fails to comply with a summons or citation issued to the person,
if any person fails or refuses to deposit bail as required and within the time
permitted, the officer shall cause a complaint to be entered against the person and§184-21 Acquisition and conveyance of lands for National Parks. Those
provisions of various Acts of Congress authorizing the acquisition of private lands

for purposes of the Hawaii National Park andCity of Refuge National Historical
Park by exchanges or otherwise, suchexchanges not to be limited by restrictions of
the land laws of the State of Hawaii, or
authorizing the governor of Hawaii to acquireand convey to the United States lands and interests inlands, which provisions are“Territorial laws” pursuant to section 15 of Public Law 86-3 of the86th Congress,
are hereby ratified and adopted as laws of the State of
Hawaii without any termina
tion or expiration date. [LSp 1959 1st, c 6, §1; HRS § 184-211

orsecure[PART IV.] AINA HOOMALU STATE PARKS

the issuance of a warrant for the person’s arrest.

When a complaint is made to any prosecuting officer of the violation of any
parks, historical objects and sites, and outdoor recreation laws and regulations,traffic laws and ordinances; and the laws of the State and the rules and regulations of
the department relative to the protection and proper utilization of the recreational,
scenic, historical, natural and archaeological, scientific and related resources of statelands and lands within the conservation district, the officer who issued the summons
or citation shall subscribe to it under oath administered by another official or officialsof the department of land and natural resources whose names have been submitted tothe prosecuting officer and who have been designated by the chairperson of the boardstate[184.31] Ama hoomalu state parks program established; designation of
ama hoomalu sites. The department shall establish
and manage a state parksinterpretive program to be known as the “ama hoomalu state parks program”. The
ama hoomalu state parks program shall consist of thoseparks which contain uniqueand significant natural or cultural history or features. The
department shall designate
those state parks throughout the State which are to be includedin the ama hoomalu
state parks program and shalldevelop interpretive programs for these parks. [L 1991,
c 312, Pt of §8]of land and natural resources to administer the same. [L 1974, c 245, Pt of §2; am L
1975, c 24, §6 and c 87, §1; gen ch 1985, 1993][184-32J
state

The department of land and natural reparks and parkways in the state park system in their natural
condition so far as may be consistent with their use and safety, and improve them in§184-6

Duties of department.

sources shall preserve thesuchmanner as

toretain to a maximum extent their natural scenic, historic, andwildlife values for the use and enjoyment of the public. [L 1949, c 185, Pt of § I; RL
1955, §19-37; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §21; am L 1961, c 132, §2; HRS §184-6]§184-7 County contributions. Any county may donate, grant, convey,
lease upon a nominal consideration or appropriate land, money or other property fordevelopment, improvement, extension, operation, or maintenance of the statepark system by the department of land and natural resources as provided in this part.

the

500

Ama hoomalu special fund.

(a) There is established within thetreasury a special fund to be known as the ama hoomalu special fund. Allproceeds collected by the state parks program involving park user fees ororconcession agreements shall be deposited into thisany leases

fund, provided that’proceeds
derived from the operation of lolani Palace shall be used
to supplement its educa

tional and interpretive programs.

(b) The department shall expend the moneys from the ama hoomalu
specialfund after July 1, 1992. The funds shall be used for thefollowing purposes:

(I)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Permanent staff positions;

Planning and development of interpretive programs;
Construction of interpretive facilities;
Repairs, replacements, additions, and extensions; andOperation and maintenance costs of programs. [L 1991, c 312, Pt of §8]
501

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES

184-3

accounting and general services shall assist the department of land andnatural resources therein, at its request, and assign thereto state officers
and employees under its supervision for the making of surveys, abstracts,
and otherwise as may be of assistance, without reimbursement for suchservices;(2)(3)

Receive gifts, bequests, or contributions of money or other property;
Accept such condition imposed upon any gift or devise of land, money, orother property as may be acceptable to the department and not inconsist
with the proper discharge of its duties and functions;
Accept transfers and conveyances of rights and titles vested in the UnitedStates government to land and buildings within this State, or lease the

ent

(4)

under such conditions as the government of the United States may

same

impose;(5)Make expenditures from funds available for the care, supervision, im
provement, development, and protection of the state park system;(6)

Construct and operate suitable public services, facilities, and conve
niences on any land under its jurisdiction and control, with power tocharge and collect reasonable fees for the use of the same, or in its

discretion, enter into contracts, leases, or licenses for the construction oroperation of any services, facilities, or conveniences on any land under its

jurisdiction and control upon such terms and conditions as are deemed by
it to be in the public interest, including in the area covered by the contract,lease, or license the amount of land deemed by it to be reasonably
(7)

(8)

necessary to the success of the undertaking;Acquire, by condemnation or otherwise, rights appurtenant to abutting
for light, air, and access, whenever necessary or proper for theproperty
establishment, development, improvement, or extension of any parkway;
Cooperate with counties, and other political subdivisions and agencies of
the State, and with the states and with the United States government inrelating to planning, establishing, developing, improving, or
maintaining any park, parkway, or recreational area;
Accept from a county, park lands which may include related improvements, personnel, equipment, and functions; andTransfer to a county, park lands which may include related improvements, personnel, equipment, and functions. [L 1949, c 185, pt of § 1; RL
matters(9)(10)

l955,l9-34;amLSp19592d,cl,l2,2l;amLl96l,cl32,2;HRS§184-3; am L 1987, c 335, §2]
NoteTransfer of parks between State and counties. L 1991, c 312.
Cross References

STATE PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS

184-5.2

which there has been granted to the Stateany right of free public access or use
for recreational, park, viewing of any historical,
archaeological, natural, or scientificfeature, object, or site, or related purpose, or property thereon, and also
governing theuse and protection of
any recreational, scenic, historical,

overarchaeological, natural,scientific, and related resources of state and private lands, and enforce such rules andregulations. Any person who violates any of the rules and regulations so prescribedshall be held liable for restoration of or restitution forany damages topublic orprivate property and shall also be subject to the confiscation of any tools andequipment used in such violation and of any plants, objects, or artifacts removed
illegally from such properties, and shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Except asotherwise provided by the department, the more restrictive rules andregulations of
the department shall apply in
any unit of the state park system or any public use area
which is also governed by the rules and regulations ofany forest reserve, public
hunting ground, or other department district or area.
The department may confer on the director of state parks andupon other
employees of the division the powers of police officers, including the power to serveand execute warrants and arrest offenders in all mattersrelating to the enforcement,in any state park, parkway, or state monument, or inany private property over which
there has been granted to the Stateany right of free public access or use forrecreational, park, viewing of any historical, archaeological, natural, or scientificfeature, object, or site, or related purpose of(l) the laws applicable to the state parks
and parkways and to historical objects and sites and the rules andregulations adopted
under the provisions of this section and (2) traffic laws and ordinances. Suchpolicepowers shall also extend to the enforcement of the laws of the State and the rules andregulations of the department relative to the protection and proper utilization of therecreational, scenic, historical, natural, and archaeological, scientific, and relatedof state and private lands. Such conferring of powers shall include thedesignation of such employees as state parks enforcement officers. [L 1949, c 185, Pt
of §1; RL 1955, §19-36; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §21; am L 1961, c132, §2; am L
resources

1965, c 96, §16; HRS §184-5; am L 1974, c 245, §1; am L 1975, c 24, §5; am L 1979,
105, §13]c[184-5.1J Arrest. Except when authorized by law to immediately take aperson arrested for violation of the state parks, historical objects and sites, andoutdoor recreation laws and regulations; traffic laws and ordinances; and the laws of
the State and the rules and regulations of the department relative to theprotection andproper utilization of the recreational, scenic, historical, natural and archaeological,
scientific and related resources of state and private lands before a magistrate,anystate parks enforcement officer
upon arresting any person for violation of the stateparks, historical objects and sites, and outdoor recreation laws and regulations; traffic
laws and ordinances; and laws of the State and the rules andregulations of thedepartment relative to the protection and proper utilization of the recreational,
scenic, historical, natural and archaeological, scientific and related resources of state

Exchange of park property with county, see §46-65.5.
State beach park lifeguard services, see §46-12.5.
Statewide trail and access system, see chapter 198D.

§184-4REPEALED.

L

1991, c 312, §9.

§184-5 Rules and enforcement; penalty. The department may, subject tochapter 91, make, amend, and repeal rules and regulations having the force and effectof law, governing the use and protection of the state park system, including statemonuments as established under section 6E-3 1, and including any private property
49s

and private lands shall take the name, address, social
security number and otherpertinent information of the person and shall issue to the person a summons andcitation, printed in the form hereinafter described, mandating warning the person toappear and answer to the charge against the person at a certain place and at a timewithin seven days after the arrest. [L 1974, c 245,
pt of §2; gen ch l985J[184-5.2J Summons or citations. There shall be a form of summons orcitation for use in citing violators of the state parks, historical objects and sites, andoutdoor recreation laws and regulations; traffic laws and ordinances; and the laws of499

Division of State Parks
Supplemental Report to Townscapeʻs Scoping ReportFebruary 2019

Appendix B: Commission on Water Resource Management

KAHANA STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT
Ahupu‘a ‘O Kahana State Park, Kahana, O‘ahu

Final Report to the Hawaii Fish Habitat Partnership
Commission on Water Resource Management
Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawai‘i
Project Period: August 26, 2013 – September 30, 2017
Financial Assistance Award F13AC00648

Project Summary
The primary purpose of this project is to improve stream conditions for migrating aquaticorganisms in Kahana stream by restoring the channel through hau (Hibiscus tiliaceus) removal.
Hibiscus tiliaceus is a fast growing tree that produces tall stems which will fall over from theirown weight. Once fallen, the branches continue to grow as new stems, producing aninterwoven growth of vegetation. The roots of H. tiliaceus form dense mats across the channel,
trapping sediment and slowing stream velocity. These roots and branches choke the stream
channel, forcing water across the surface, altering the hydrology, and eliminating habitat.
Further, the H. tiliaceus tree has large leaves that aide in its fast growth but occlude theunderstory, and in Kahana, the stream channel. The lack of sunlight and the deposition of large
quantities of leave material produces anoxic stream conditions that prevent freshwater species
from inhabiting the stream channel.
The Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM), administratively attached to the
Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), spearheaded this project in collaboration
with the Department’s Division of State Parks, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW),Engineering Division, and Division of Aquatic Resources. Through a combination of contracted
work, DLNR workdays, and volunteer labor, H. tiliaceus was removed from approximately 1000
linear feet of stream channel and over 1 acre of wetland/riparian land. Native wetland species
were planted to replace the removed H. tiliaceus. In just 6 months post-removal, the stream
has widened into a more natural channel and the leaf material and sediment which formed thechannel substrate has been replaced by cobble and boulder, providing opportunities for algae
to grow, an important food source for native aquatic fauna. Many ‘o‘opu nakea (Awaous
guamensis) and aholehole (Kuhlia sandvicensis) have been observed inhabiting the restored
stream reaches where they previously were absent.

Background
Early Hawaiians used hau (H. tiliaceus) as a valuable resource for the many products that could
be made from its bark and stems. The plant was managed to limit its encroachment, promote
floodplain drainage, and protected water-delivery systems. However, management of H.
tiliaceus has not kept up with its prolific growth and has resulted in its rapid spread throughout
the Kahana Stream corridor, (Figure 2). The thick vegetation obstructs stream flow, forcing
floodwaters out of the banks, promoting scour, erosion of secondary channels, and deepeningof the main channel. The obstructed streamflow inhibits both the seaward migration of larvae
from endemic stream fauna but also the return of migrating post larvae and juveniles. By
removing H. tiliaceus, the project objective was to increase the quality and quantity of aquatic
habitats in the lower reaches of Kahana and provide an improved pathway between highquality upstream habitat and the ocean.
Ahupua‘a ‘O Kahana State Park is one of the few watersheds entirely owned by the State of
Hawai‘i. The region supports an abundance of important ecological, recreational, and culturalfeatures. However, the growth of H. tiliaceus in the lower elevation stream reaches has limited
the movement of stream fauna. In Hawai‘i, many freshwater species exhibit amphidromous life2

cycles in which adults live in upper watershed stream reaches but release larvae that drift
downstream to the ocean where they grow into post-larvae and then juveniles. Once large
enough, these species migrate back upstream to live out their life. This cyclical processnecessitates a mountain to ocean connection with sufficient high quality habitat to support avariety of species needs (e.g., feeds, breeding, resting).

Project Objectives
The primary objective of this project was to improve the mauka to makai (mountain to ocean)connectivity of habitat in Kahana Stream for native and endemic aquatic fauna by manually
removing H. tiliaceus. The project restored approximately 1000 linear feet and over 1 acre of
riparian corridor previously dominated by H. tiliaceus. By replacing H. tiliaceus with native
wetland species the project recreated riparian habitat that will benefit other native insect andbird fauna. The new stream corridor restored the natural hydrologic conditions which support
stream fauna, including the widening of the stream channel, reduced canopy cover to support
algae growth, and a replacement of sediment and leaf litter with cobble and gravel substrate.
These benefits all support fish habitat and fish passage.

Project Status
Four work days supporting the in-kind match began during the dry season of 2016 (MayOctober) with DLNR staff, Kupu volunteers, and UH Manoa students. The focus of these workdays was to clear H. tiliaceus and other non-native species along the left bank (north side of
stream channel) and opening up approximately 600 linear feet along the stream channel. As
part of this work, approximately 6000 ft2 of land was cleared of H. tiliaceus along the stream
and a tributary to provide a staging area for the contract work to be completed.
The formal contract was executed in July 2016 for the removal of approximately 1 acre of H.
tiliaceus and other non-native trees in the wetland along the stream corridor (See Photos 7 to10). Work began in October 2016 and was completed in April 2017. The contractor cut H.
tiliaceus down to the ground level by chainsaw and hand removed each limb out of the stream
to the staging area. All H. tiliaceus limbs were chipped and the mulch spread around the staging
area and made available to the community. The contractor applied Garlon 4™, an herbicide
approved for wetland application, using a single point (point and spray or paint) method (i.e.,
not broad spray) to kill the H. tiliaceus stumps. Approximately 500 linear feet of the mainstream channel was cleared of H. tiliaceus as well as approximately 200 linear feet of tributarychannels by the contractor.
Following the completion of the contracted work, DLNR staff used coconut fiber as groundcover and planted a variety of native trees, sedges, grasses and groundcover (Table 1) along theriparian corridor. During 14 different work days in 2017, DLNR staff, USFWS staff, andvolunteers continued to weed and trim back the growth of non-native species to provide an
opportunity for the native species to thrive (See Photos 11 to 18; Plate 1).
3

Table 1. Native Hawaiian plants reintroduced to the cleared riparian corridor.

species
Bacopa monnieri
Cyperus javanicus
Pandanus odoratissimus
Pipturus albidus
Cyperus trachysanthos
Marsilea villosa
Hibiscus furcellatus
Cyperus laevigatus

Hawaiian nameae‘aeahuawahala
mamakipu‘uka‘a
Ihi'ihilauakea‘akiohalamakaloa

category
groundcover
sedge
tree
tree
sedge
fern
bush
sedge

quantity
4 trays
10 trays of 72
40
18
48
50
30
50

Removal of H. tiliaceus beyond this current project area, along with post-project stream profile
surveys, aquatic macrofauna surveys, water quality data collection, and native outplanting, areexpected to continue in cooperation with DLNR partners and volunteers.
Photo 1. Pre-project stream condition and hau growth (08/01/2014).

4

Photo 2. CWRM staff conducting stream channel profile surveys.

5

Photo 3. DLNR workday with volunteers and staff from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife andEngineering Division (06/28/2016).

Photo 4. DLNR workday with volunteers and DLNR staff (06/29/2016)6

Photo 5. DLNR workday with volunteers and DLNR staff (06/29/2016)

Photo 6. Contracted work on hau clearing (October 2016 – April 2017).

7

Photo 7. Contracted work on hau clearing (12/23/2016).

Photo 8. Contracted work on hau clearing (12/23/2016).

8

Photo 9. Contracted work on hau clearing (01/31/2017).

Photo 10. Contracted work on hau clearing (01/31/2017).

9

Photo 11. New vegetation growth on Kahana Stream as native outplanting begins (05/15/2017).

Photo 12. New vegetation growth on Kahana Stream as native outplanting begins (05/15/2017).

10

Photo 13. CWRM and DOFAW staff continue native outplanting and install fiber matting (09/22/2017).

Photo 13. CWRM and DOFAW staff continue native outplanting (09/22/2017).

11

Photo 15. DLNR workday with CWRM and DOFAW staff (09/21/2017).

Photo 16. DLNR workday with CWRM and DOFAW staff (09/21/2017).

12

Photo 17. DLNR workday with CWRM and DOFAW staff (09/21/2017).

Photo 18. CWRM and DOFAW staff continued native outplanting (09/22/2017).

13

Plate 1. Kahana Stream Restoration Clearing

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Appendix C: Commission on Water Resource Management-Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife
Office Annual Report (2017)

conservation
and restoration
program

PACIFIC ISLANDS FISH & WILDLIFE OFFICEANNUAL REPORT FY2017

Conservation and Restoration Program
The Conservation and Restoration
Program of the Pacific Islands Fish andWildlife Office (PIFWO) is composed of
the following:i•

Recovery Programs(Plants and Animals)•

Partners for Fish
and Wildlife Program•

Coastal Program•

Fish Habitat Program•

Recovery Permits Program•

ESA Section 6 Program

We work closely with the island teams
to achieve the office goals to recover
our nearly 600 species of listed plants
and animals; prevent the extinction or
extirpation of the rarest of the rare; enlist
the assistance of partners around thePacific Islands (from private landowners,
not-for-profit organizations, state,
territorial and local governments and theiragencies); and ensure the needed researchand recovery actions are permitted andfollow the guidelines of the Endangered
Species Act (ESA).
This report shares our on-theground recovery and partnering efforts
during the 2016 fiscal year and offers asmall window into all that is being done
for the flora and fauna of the PacificIslands. We include feature stories toillustrate our accomplishments as wellas summaries of the expenditures andobligations for ongoing or new projects.
But our success is defined by more thanjust money – it is the dedicated efforts ofour staff, our partners and the people of
the Pacific Islands.

Every year PIFWO preparesa report of endangered species
expenditures for Congress. Data arebroken into two categories, projectfunding and staff time. Project funding
is determined through a competitive
process in our office. Staff time is thenumber of hours personnel work on aparticular species converted to dollars.
The total dollar amount spent per
species is what is reported to Congress.
We thought it would be interesting toanalyze and summarize those data toevaluate which species had the greatest
expenditures in 2016.
We used the excel spreadsheet
generated for the Congressional reportand organized it so that we could lookat the project funding, staff time, andtotal funding categories individually.
To identify the species with the greatest
expenditures overall we sorted by the
total expenditure category. We thenwanted to see what proportion of thetotal expenditure was project moneycompared to staff time. The results are
displayed in Figure 1.

Figure 1. The ten species with thegreatest overall expenditure, showing the
breakdown by project expense and staff
time.

Hawaiian Crow
Hawaiian hoary bat
Mariana Crow
Newell’s Shearwater
Nene
Hawaiian Petrel
Hawaiian Stilt

Total Expenditure
Project Total
Staff Time Total

Akikiki
Serianthes nelsonii
Achatinella spp.
100

200

300

400 500(1,000s)

600

700

ii

In addition to the greatest
expenditures overall, we alsodecided to look at the species withthe greatest project expenditure in
the Conservation and Restoration
Team–the projects managed bystaff on that team. To identify thegreatest project expenditures on
the team, we sorted the data by
the total project expenditure forthe program, and displayed it by
the total project funding for thatspecies. The results are shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2. The ten species ranked bydiscretionary funding expended by theConservation and Restoration Program,compared with the total project money
spent on those species.

Mariana Crow
Sesbania tomentosa
Hawaiian Petrel
Newell’s Shearwater

Kauhiwi laukahi
Phyllostegia parviflora
Adenophorus periens
Pteris lidgatei
Cyanea st.-johnii
100

iii

Project Total
RecoveryDiscretionary Projects

Hawaiian Stilt

200

300
400
(1,000s)

500600

animalrecoveryWorkingcollaboratively
to prevent theextinction andrecovery ofPacific Island
animals with theultimate goalof removing
them from thelist of federally
protected species

Projected
End Date

Expendedin FY2017

Palila on Mauna Kea Volcano

10/31/2017$1,626,087.32

The Mariana Crow Incentive Plan

09/30/2017$28,815.00

Puʻu Kukui Newcombia Protection

09/01/2017$26,775.98

Rota Feral Cat Management, Mariana Crow

09/30/2017$223,086.78

Captive Breeding ʻAkikiki And ʻAkekeʻe

12/31/2018$137,011.37

Baseline Inventory of Arthropods

09/30/2015$17,150.40

Snail Predator Proof Exclosure Structure

09/30/2019$4,410.80

Rota Law Enforcement Supplemental Support

09/30/2016$5,656.00

Reintroduce ʻAlalā at Puʻu Makaʻala Natural Area Reserve09/30/2020$36,459.79

Guam Kingfisher Capacity Expansion

06/30/2017$51,400.00

Snail Extinction Prevention Program

09/30/2020$336,712.75

Seabird Habitat Suitability Assessment

05/31/2017$46,694.56

UAV-FLIR Ungulate Detection Project

09/30/2017$5,851.00

SDZG Captive Propagation And Introduction of Forest Birds

09/30/2021$851,738.32

Student Technicians for Guam Kingfisher

06/30/2019$5,277.41

Project Expenditures

TOTAL$ 3,403,127.48

StatusAwardedAmountSan Diego Zoo Forest Birds Captive Propagation

Ongoing$1,005,000

Snail Extinction Prevention Program

Ongoing$200,000

Wolbachia Culex

New$45,000

Hawaiian Coot and Hawaiian Stilt Population Viability Analysis

New$22,833

Beach park trash cans and bags

Ongoing$1,470Mariana Crow genetic databaseNew$5,000

Guam King Fisher mice supplementNew$5,000Kauai Seabird Recovery Project-DNA sequencing of Band-rumped storm-petrel

Ongoing$3,500Albatross Translocation Project

Ongoing$3,500

Rota Feral Cat Control for Mariana Crow

Ongoing$5,000

Aimakapa Wetland Restoraftion supplies

New$3,500Hawksbill Sea Turtle OutreachNew$1,500

Project Obligations - FY2018

Native Hawaiian Wildlife Educational coloring bookNew

$1,500

Nene public announement

New

$729

Goat Control and Removal at Palamaui Dry Forest PreserveNew$1,500

Helicopter Helmets for Maui Nui Forest Bird and Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Projects

New

TOTAL

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$2,922$ 1,307,954.00

Cat Control for the Mariana Crow
The aga, or Mariana Crow (Corvus
kubaryi), is endemic to the islands ofRota and Guam in the Mariana Islands.
The Guam population was extirpated by
the introduced brown treesnake (Boiga
irregularis) and the decline in the Rota
population is attributed to predation byferal cats, nest disturbance by humans,
nest loss from typhoons, habitat
degradation, inbreeding, and disease.
Radio telemetry projects conducted
between 2009 and 2017 aided in the
documentation of predation by feral cats
as a cause of mortality due to improved
carcass retrieval.

or survival. During FY17, IWS used a
combination of spotlight hunting andtrapping to remove cats in Priority Areas,i.e., those areas with higher densities ofcrows and nesting crows.
Additional funding was not
obtained for this project, and this was thelast year of dedicated cat control. Throughthe length of the program under IWS,
more than 170 cats were removed fromthe island. The number of confirmed
breeding pairs of aga increased from 46
in 2014 to 54 in 2016, with an additionaleight unconfirmed pairs. Further, firstyear survival increased from a low of 40
percent prior to cat control to almost 80
percent after cat control was implemented.
Although IWS’s project was designed
to evaluate the impact of cat control
on the crow population, no causal link
can be made at this time. However, it isencouraging that we are seeing an increasein both nesting success and juvenile
survival in this endangered species.
Island-wide surveys are scheduled forthis coming year and will provide anothermeasure of population size.

In an effort to improve the statusof aga, cat removal has been conductedon Rota since February 2012. From 2014
to late 2017, the Institute for Wildlife
Studies (IWS) implemented the cat control
program with the objective of suppressing
the cat population in specific study zones
to determine if reducing cat density would
result in an increase in aga nest success3

Guam Kingfisher Capacity Expansion
The Guam Kingfisher (Todiramphus
cinnamominus) is extinct in the wild,and has been sustained as a managed
population for more than 30 years by the
Guam Kingfisher Species Survival Plan
(SSP), operating under the authority of
the Association of Zoos and Aquariums(AZA). Currently 25 zoos and the
Guam Division of Aquatic and Wildlife
Resources maintain the extant kingfisher
population. Although the population has
increased in recent years to approximately
140 birds, the species still has a high riskof extinction. Most breeding institutions
are at capacity and few new institutions
are interested in hosting the species until
a timetable for reintroducing birds to thewild is developed. A population viability
analysis completed in 2015 showed that,
under current management (holding
capacity and reproductive rate), the4

population would decline by 57% in thenext 25 years and the genetic diversity
would decrease by almost 30% (Johnson
et al. 2015). However, the model showedthat with an increase in holding capacity
to just 200 birds, the population would
easily increase to fill those spaces, genetic
diversity would be maintained, and the
population could sustain “exports” forreintroduction to the wild.
In 2016, funding from the Service
increased the holding capacity for the
population by 30 additional birds. Space
was donated by Brookfield Zoo in Chicago,and Recovery funding supported theinstallation of cages and the cost of caring
for the birds for two years. Additional
funding from Guam Department of
Aquatic and Wildlife Resources and fromcontributions from zoos in the SSP will
provide care of these birds for additional
years.
This project is one component of
the larger objective of releasing Guam
Kingfishers back to the wild. Moreholding space allows for more flexibility
in breeding pairs, which increases thepotential to maintain genetic diversity inthe population. It also encourages AZA
zoos to breed the kingfishers they holdbecause there is a place to transfer theoffspring. Release planning is ongoing; andthe hope is that by the time we are ready to
put birds back in the wild, the population
will be large enough so that we can remove
individuals without negatively impacting
the captive population.

Species Status Assessments for
Two Endangered Hawaiian Waterbirds
This year, we completed draftSpecies Status Assessments (SSAs) for
the Hawaiian Stilt (‘aeo or Himantopus
mexicanus knudseni) and the Hawaiian
Coot (alae ke‘oke‘o or Fulica alai). Each
SSA report is the result of a comprehensive
status review, using the best scientific andcommercial data, including peer-reviewed
literature, grey literature (government,
academic, business, and industry reports),
and technical and scientific expertise.
SSAs are intended to provide biologicalsupport for decision-makers; they do
not contain any guidance, regulatory, or
policy components nor do they make any
decisions.
There are currently 1,5002,000 Hawaiian Stilts and 2,000-2,500
Hawaiian Coots distributed across themain Hawaiian Islands. The largest
number of individuals for both species
occur on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, and Maui
Waterbird and wetland ecologists
consider Hawaiian Stilts and Hawaiian
Coots to be conservation-reliant species.
Almost all successful breeding sites forthese waterbirds occur on managed
wetlands (e.g., Hanalei National Wildlife
Refuge (NWR), Kawainui Marsh, James
Campbell NWR, Kealia NWR, andKanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary).
Both waterbird species travel intra- andinterisland, stopping at wetlands along
the way like stepping stones. Althoughthese species are benefiting greatly frommanagement actions, they still experience

myriad stressors including, predation bynonnative animals (e.g., cats, mongoose,
rats, barn owls, and cattle egrets),
habitat degradation from overgrowth ofvegetation, and by water levels that are toohigh or too low. Habitat fragmentation anddisease further burden these waterbirds.
Additionally, sea-level rise is anticipated toflood and inundate many wetlands by theend of the century. Further, due to urban
development and Hawai‘i’s geography,
there may not be many places for new or
shifting wetlands to emerge.
Although these highly adaptablespecies have maintained steady or slightly
increasing populations over the last
several decades, their viability is largely
dependent on the amount of management
actions implemented on their behalf.
Population viability analyses are currently
underway for both species with all new
data incorporated into the SSA reports.

5Collaboration with
Bishop Museum Malacology Laboratory
The Charles Montague Cooke, Jr.
Malacology Center at the Bishop Museum
dates back to the late 19th century andhouses the largest Pacific Islands snail
collection in the world. At more than 6
million specimens, 4 million of which are
terrestrial snails, this collection provides
invaluable data on species distribution,
abundance, and diversity. Norine Yeung,the lead malacology researcher andlaboratory manager, was awarded three
years of funding from the National Science
Foundation Collections in Supportof Biological Research to protect andmodernize the malacology collection,
starting with the land snail collection.

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In Hawaiian, land snails are
generally referred to as kāhuli and are thesubject of select oli (chant), mele (songs),
and mo‘olelo (stories).
This past year, the Candidate
Conservation Program organizeda volunteer from PIFWO to assist
with the rehousing of specimens inenvironmentally stable and protective
containers, imaging all type material, anddigitalizing all collection data and making
information readily available to thecommunity both in-house and online.
This effort will greatly improve physicaland virtual access to the collection, andprotect this critical data resource forresearchers, natural resource managers,
students, and the public.

plantrecoveryWorking withpartners toprotect andrestore native
habitats on which
threatened andendangered
Pacific Islands
plant species
depend, with theultimate goalof removing
them from thelist of federally
protected species

Projected
End Date

Expendedin FY2017

Plant Extinction Prevention Program (PEPP)

09/30/2019$426,377.62

Kaluanui Fencing

09/20/2018$117,270.97

Alakaʻi Preserve

08/31/2016$96,105.05

Puʻu Waʻawaʻa Forest Reserve Fence

09/30/2018$4,501.06

Reintroduction of Endangered Lobeliads

09/30/2019$3,148.17

Guam Plant Extinction Prevention Program

09/30/2016$154,974.10

Aupaka Recovery and Habitat Restoration

09/30/2018$16,509.42

Mehame Restoration Auwahi Forest

09/01/2021$35,509.27

Serianthes nelsonii Phylogenetic Study

07/31/2018$10,658.27

Volcano Rare Plant Facility

09/30/2020$59,887.75

Project Expenditures

TOTAL$ 924,941.68

StatusAwardedAmountOngoing$400,000

Kalaeloa Plants, Leeward Community College outreachNew$2,000Rare Plant Management of Upper Monoa Valley, two helicopter loads

New$2,750

Lyon Arboretum, Hawaiian Rare Plant Program

Ongoing$2,285

Volcano Rare Plant Facility

Ongoing$1,551New$1,000

Project Obligations - FY2018
Plant Extinction Prevention Program

Big Island Invasive Species Committee chainsaw replacement
TOTAL

8

$ 409,587.00

Plant Extinction Prevention Program
The Hawai‘i Plant Extinction
Prevention Program (PEPP), with support
from and in collaboration with 20 partner
programs, agencies and landowners, iscurrently managing 238 listed species,
totaling 1328 wild populations and an
additional 455 outplantings, across theislands of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui, Moloka‘i,
Lana‘i, and Hawai‘i. In FY17, PEPP
implemented recovery actions for a total of
134 listed species.
Establishing germplasm collections
is the first step in preventing extinctions.
PEPP has lived up to its name, preventing
240 plant species from going extinct by
securing them in ex situ storage. By 2017,64% of populations of PEPP species had
been collected from. In FY17, surveys wereconducted for 51 species, and population
monitoring was implemented for 125
listed species, placing 105 of these species
into ex situ storage and propagation.
• Survey Highlights
Flueggea neowawraea: On Hawai‘iIsland, 17 new individuals werediscovered, including a very large
female in North Kona and three
immature trees in Manuka. Thousandsof seeds were collected from a coupleof these new trees this year. This
discovery raises the total number ofindividuals on the island to 26 (andworldwide total to over 80). Until
this discovery, this species recently
consisted of only old mature trees
in very poor health, due largely toinvasive boring beetles (Xylosandrus
compactus).

••

Collection Highlight
Tetramolopium remyi: On Lāna‘i, thelast individual of the T. remyi is in
decline, but soil collected beneath
this plant contained viable seeds.
Reintroduction of plants back into
suitable habitat to establish new
populations is an integral part of therecovery of listed species. By 2017,147 listed species, totaling 55,787
plants, had been outplanted. PEPP has
outplanted over five times the numberof wild PEPP plants. Statewide in
FY17, 5,397 plants of 59 listed species
were outplanted into protected
habitats.
Reintroduction Highlight
Cyanea stictophylla: The Hawai‘iIsland PEPP team and its partners
outplanted a total of 690 C.
stictophylla plants within a 10acre fence at Kukuiopa‘e that PEPP
retrofitted with deer fencing toprevent the ongoing ingress of sheep.

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Silene Perlmanii
More than 420 native Hawaiian plant taxa are threatened or endangered, and 238
taxa have less than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Silene perlmanii, is just one
example. Named after one of Hawai‘i’s most renowned botanists, Steve Perlman, it was
discovered in 1987 in Honouliuli in the Southern Wai‘anae Mountains of O‘ahu. It is
extinct in the wild, last observed in 1997, and was known only from two small populations
totaling less than 20 plants on one cliff face on the windward side of the Wai‘anae
Mountains and another on the leeward side. Like most Hawaiian ecosystems, S. perlmanii
habitat experiences ongoing threats due to impacts of invasive species and climate change.
Luckily, fruits and cuttings were collected from the populations before the species
went extinct, and these were propagated by the Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i and the
Pahole Rare Plant Facility (State of Hawai‘i Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)).
One plant remained at the Pahole Rare Plant Facility, and in 2008 flowers were pollinatedand seeds were produced. The seeds were propagated and stored at Lyon Arboretum.
Sixty-three accessions of S. perlmanii seeds were stored from 2008-2016, for a totalof more than 44,000 seeds. More than 2,300 seeds have been sown for viability testingand propagation for restoration. Despite the limited genetic diversity of these collections,seed viability and seedling survival have generally been quite high. The Plant Extinction
Prevention Program and DOFAW have outplanted hundreds of plants back into thesouthern Wai‘anae Mountains at three protected reintroduction sites on O‘ahu. Thesesites are regularly managed for threat and all three have had some degree of success. Most
notable is the smallest site, which is closest to where the wild plants existed, where someregeneration is being observed. Regeneration is rarely observed in outplantings of listed
plants, so there is genuine excitement over the seedlings that have been observed, wheresome have grown and matured. While the restoration efforts have been successful so far,there are still less than 200 plants in the ground for this extremely rare species.

10Projected
End Date

Expendedin FY2017

Kaʻū Forest Reserve Invasive Control

09/30/2018$46.50

Waikamoi Fence

09/30/2019$7,780.81

In Vitro Germplasm Collection

09/30/2018$3,707.52

Prelisting Poject Expenditures

TOTAL$ 11,534.83

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Waikamoi Preserve Fence Project
The Nature Conservancy’s
Waikamoi Preserve is located on theslopes of Mt. Haleakalā on East Maui.
This preserve provides an importantsanctuary for hundreds of native Hawaiian
plants and animals. Waikamoi Preserveis an important component of the East
Maui watershed-which spans more than
100,000 acres across the windward slopesof Haleakalā. At least 63 rare plant species
and 13 rare bird species call this preservehome. Many of these endemic species are
Endangered or Threatened species andothers are considered at risk of becoming
Endangered or Threatened species due tostressors such as climate change, disease,and nonnative invasive species.
Combined with other funding
sources, USFWS Prelisting funds wereused to help build three miles of fence
along the new Waikamoi East Maui
Irrigation (EMI) addition to the Waikamoi
Preserve. This fencing completes thewestern boundary of the new EMI

12conservation easement and the 12,000
East Maui Watershed Partnership coremanaged area. These funds were also
allocated toward ungulate removal andweed control in the area. Additionally,
the new fencing completes a 13,000acre managed and fully-fenced area.
Ungulate removal and weed control
have been initiated in the new EMI
addition. Waikamoi Preserve is managedin partnership with the Hawai‘i State
Department of Land and Natural
Resources through the Natural Area
Partnership Program.

partners
program
To efficiently
achievevoluntary habitat
restoration on
private lands,
through financial
and technicalassistance for the
benefit of Federal
Trust Species

Projected
End Date

Expendedin FY2017

Lānaʻihale Ungulate Removal

09/30/2017$79,012.33

Iao Protective Fence

09/30/2017$6,131.00

Kaluanui Fencing

09/20/2018$40,238.78

Protect Koa Forests and Buffer Hakalau Forest NWR

09/30/2018$49,469.00

TNC Makaalia Fence Unit

09/30/2019$1,586.33

Rota Rare Plant Recovery

09/30/2016$8,685.65

Waipāhoehoe Management Unit

09/30/2020$110,000.00

Kaupo Ranch Forest Restoration

09/30/2019$52,807.24

Kapunakea and Kanepuu Fence Replacement

09/30/2020$25,810.66

Control of Priority Weeds Puu Pahu Maui09/30/2019$5,200.00

Auwahi Forest, Six Endangered Plants

09/01/2019$48,500.00

Project Expenditures

TOTAL$ 427,440.99

Project Obligations - FY2018

StatusAwardedAmountAuwahi Mahoe Restoration, MauiNew?

$47,095.00

TMA Rare Plant and Bird Protection Project, Hawaii

New?

$24,430.00

Auwahi Rodent Control ProjectNew?

$48,732.00

Kapunakea, TNC MauiNew?

$45,000.00

WMMWP Fence Repair, MauiNew?

$34,709.00

TNC Rare Species Enhancement Project, Hawaii

New?

$42,034.00

Laupāhoehoe Nui Watershed EnhancementNew?

$30,000.00

TOTAL

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$ 272,000.00

Habitat Improvements at Waipāhoehoe
Mauna Kea provides habitat forunique assemblages of Hawaiian flora andfauna. Because of its range of elevations,
Mauna Kea has a variety of diverse biotic
ecosystems. The Waipāhoehoe region of
the Pi‘ihonua ahupua‘a (land division)on the eastern slope of Mauna Kea is an
important area for the protection of highelevation ‘ōhi‘a-koa forest and is among
the headwaters for the Wailuku River, thelongest river in Hawai‘i.
The Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Program working with the Mauna Kea
Watershed Alliance and the Departmentof Hawaiian Homelands, enclosed the
Waipāhoehoe Management Unit–about
1,100 acres of mesic ‘ōhi‘a and koa forest
located on the eastern slopes of Mauna
Kea between 5,400 and 6,000-ft elevation.

This management unit was
identified for its conservation value
in the ‘Āina Mauna Legacy Program
Management Plan and Environmental
Assessment produced by the Departmentof Hawaiian Homelands. This plan
outlines protection measures for thearea and is designed to restore upper
elevation native forests and provide habitat
connectivity for native Hawaiian forest
birds. The 2.75-mile section of fence
includes the existing perimeter fence ofthe Hakalau Forest National Wildlife
RefugeThe staff from the Mauna Kea
Watershed Alliance have establishedtransects in the management unit
and monitoring protocols have been
established for weeds and ungulates.
Ungulates will be removed upon thecompletion of the fence.

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Laupāhoehoe Nui Watershed Reserve
The Laupāhoehoe Nui Watershed Reserve represents one of the most uniqueassemblages of native habitats in the Hawaiian islands, including montane bogs, cloudforest, perennial streams, steep cliffs, and montane wet shrublands. The Reserve, locatedon windward Kohala Mountain is home to an assemblage of endangered forest birds,
seabirds, and waterfowl; rare and endangered Hawaiian plants and their associated fauna;and some of the last remaining perennial streams in the State that flow unhindered byhuman impacts from source to the ocean.
In 2012, the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provided funds to the Kohala
Watershed Partnership to begin construction of a 5-mile perimeter ungulate-proof fence
around the 710-acre management area. The project, which occurs on lands owned by
Laupāhoehoe Nui LLC, and the State of Hawai‘i, includes the eradication of feral pigs once
the unit is completely fenced, the control of target invasive plants like kāhili ginger, andmule’s foot fern, and the monitoring of rare and endangered species. The fences crossing
Kaimū and Waikoloa streams were difficult to complete and required at least seven stream
crossings along rugged terrain and inclement weather. The fence crews rappelled with gas
powered rock drills in order to install certain sections of the fence. However, additional
funding was needed to complete the fence, and an additional award of $30,000 was madein 2017 to the Kohala Center.
Prior to fence construction, the Kohala Watershed Partnership conducted stream
and biological surveys. A new species of hō‘awa (Pittosporum spp.) was found along withnā‘ū (Gardenia remyi). Stream surveys found the native goby, ‘o‘opu alamo‘o (Lentipes
concolor), and the freshwater shrimp, ‘ōpae kuahiwi (Atyoida bisculata). Game cameras
were set up near the streams, but have been unsuccessful in capturing the foraging habitsof the elusive kōloa (Hawaiian Duck).
The Kohala Center and the Kohala Watershed Partnership are pursuing othersources of funding to complete the Laupāhoehoe Nui Watershed Reserve fence and begin
restoration activities within the unit. Funding for ongoing monitoring and invasive species
control will be sought from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ WatershedPartnership Program Grant.

16coastal
program
To work withpartners
to achieve
voluntary habitat
restorationin coastal
ecosystems,
marine habitats,and watersheds,
through financial
and technicalassistance for the
benefit of federal
and trust species

Projected
End Date

Expendedin FY2017

Moʻomomi Fence

08/31/2018$28,715.32

James Campbell Predator Proof Fence

09/30/2019$15,580.00

Sea Turtle Outreach

09/30/2016$17,000.00

Kahuku Point Predator Proof Fence

09/30/2017$40,000.00

Micronesia Mangrove Resilience Project

03/01/2020$41,524.40

Phylogeny of Band-Rumped Storm Petrel

09/30/2019$21,840.40

Anapuka Dune Restoration

09/30/2019$30,000.00

Blackburn's Sphinx Moth Genetics And Habitat

09/30/2019$6,342.11

Project Expenditures

TOTAL$ 201,002.23

StatusAwardedAmountInventory of Anchialine Pools, Maui and Oʻahu

New$8,000.00

Coastal Plant Extinction Prevention

New$57,539.00

Ngerkeklau Island Protection

New$81,586.00

Ka Iwi Coastal Restoration

New$20,000.00

Kayangel Rat Eradication

New$92,000.00

Anchialine Pool Rotenone Trials

New$7,875.00

Project Obligations - FY2018

TOTAL

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$ 267,000.00

Kahuku Point Coastal Restoration

The Coastal Program is collaboratingwith North Shore Community Land Trust,
Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural
Resources, Turtle Bay Resort and the
local community to restore and conserve12.1 hectares (30 acres) of coastal strand
habitat on and around Kahuku Point, thenorthernmost point on the island of O‘ahu.
The area was protected under a conservation
easement in 2014. The partnership envisions
that the site will be treated as a culturallysacred and ecologically important areawith a healthy, functioning and resilientnative coastal ecosystem. This vision is
being realized through community-based
stewardship that includes invasive species
removal, native plant out-planting andplanning for the construction of a predatorproof fence that will allow nesting birds toreturn to the area.

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Ngerkeklau Island Protection
Ebiil Foundation in partnership with the Palauan Government, local
community and Pacific Islands Coastal Program are working to officiallydesignate Ngerkeklau Island and the surrounding marine environment as aprotected area and to develop a management plan that includes a focus on
biosecurity and protecting and increasing populations of rare and endangered
species.
Ngerkeklau Island, located just north of Babledaob Island in the
Republic of Palau, is 8.7 hectares (21.6 acres) with extended and diverse reef
habitat surroundings providing important nesting grounds for the Micronsian
Megapode, Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles, feeding grounds for theEndangered Palauan Dugong and high quality habitat for a variety of endemic
and native taxa. Thirty-eight sea turtle nests were identified between April andOctober 2016. Human poaching of sea turtle eggs and adults and poachingof Micronesian Megapode nests have been observed. Introduced rats, forest
burning and clearing, marine debris, and introduction of other invasive species
are also threats. Official designation of the site as a protected area will reduce
the human impacts. Since the official start date of this project, October 1, 2017,
efforts have been made to engage community leaders, state resource managers,
government officials, and community volunteers. In addition to legal designationof the island as a protected area, the partnership plans to engage the local
community and to educate via training programs, educational campaigns, social
marketing materials, radio/Tv programs for children, youth summer camps,
and “Outdoor Classroom” programs. There will be a focus on capacity building,monitoring biological outcomes, and enforcement via surveillance and physicalpresence.

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fisheries
program
To cooperatively
develop andimplement aquaticconservation
projects in
Hawaiian streams
and estuaries
through thesupport andparticipationof government
agencies, nongovernmentalorganizations, andthe private sector

Projected
End Date

Expendedin FY2016

Kahana Stream Restoration Project, Oʻahu

09/30/2017$37,814.96

Kīlolo Estuary/Fishpond Restoration Project, Hawaiʻi Island

09/30/2017$26,047.12

Waipā Stream Restoration Project, Phase II, Kauaʻi

09/30/2017$2,278.62

Kāwā Estuary Restoration Project, Kaʻū Hi

09/30/2017$13,651.07

Halulu Fishpond Restoration, Kauaʻi

09/30/2016$6,320.54

Loko Ea Estuary/Fishpond Restoration, Oʻahu

09/30/2016$6,543.71

Lower Heʻeia Stream Restoration Project, Oʻahu

09/30/2017$26,758.41

Fish Passage Engineering Support

09/30/2017$59,118.99

Molokaʻi Fishpond Habitat Restoration

09/30/2019$30,000.00

Restoration of Anchialine Pools in Kona, Hawaiʻi Island

09/30/2018

Project Expenditures

TOTAL$13,700.62$ 222,234.04

StatusAwardedAmountHeʻeia Wetland Tributaries Restoration, Oʻahu

New$60,549

North Fork Wailua River and Waikoko Stream Fish Passage Project, KauaʻiNew$78,000

Molokaʻi Fishpond Restoration Project, Phase IINew$69,460

Project Obligations - FY2017

TOTAL

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$ 208,009.00

Kahana Stream Fish Passage ProjectAhupuaa O Kahana State Park , Island of O‘ahu
The Hawaii Department ofLand and Natural Resources (DLNR),
Commission on Water Resources(CWRM) recently completed the Kahana
Stream Restoration Project. This longrunning project removed nearly an acreof densely overgrown hau bush along thelower Kahana stream and “daylighted”
more than 100 meters of stream thatwas previously completely obscured by atunnel of dense foliage.
The Hawaii Fish Habitat
Partnership funded the developmentof a preliminary project plan that was
created with input from residents of
Kahana Valley and on-site State Parks
managers. Federal funding from the
National Fish Passage Program were used
for the difficult task of tree removal, andmatching State funds from DLNR wereused for staff time and the procurement ofplants to establish a replacement stand ofrestored channel now exhibits channel
characteristics more suitable for upstream
and downstream fish passage, and restored
habitat consisting of clean, silt-free gravel
and cobble substrate, partial canopy cover,
and a mosaic of riffle-run-pool habitat
conditions. Native fish regularly observedin the restoration area include o‘opu nakea(Awaos staminaeus) and aholehole (Kuhlia
sandwichensis).
Workdays coordinated by CWRM
staff enlisted the participation of the
DLNR Divisions of Forestry, Aquatic
Resources, Engineering, and State
Parks. In addition, state workers wereregularly joined in the field by volunteers
from Brigham Young University,
Hawaii; University of Hawaii School of
Natural Resources and Environmental
Management; and interns participatingin Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps
programs.

native riparian vegetation. The newly-

E ke ahupua`a aloha o Kahana!
Kou makani ahiu ke hea nei ia`u.
Oh, beloved lands of Kahana!
Your untamed winds call to me.
Malama Kahana
Sonny Greer

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Restoration of Anchialine Pools Along the Kona Coast
Island of Hawai‘iThis project is restoring habitat andbiological communities of anchialine pools
at six sites along the Kona Coast, locatedat three different locations: Puuhonuao Honaunau National Historical Park,
Keahuolu (in collaboration with Queen
Liliuokalani Trust), and Kiholo State Park(with the non-profit Hui Aloha Kiholo).
Anchialine pools are tidally
influenced brackish water bodies thatprovide a unique habitat to rare, endemic
species, and are threatened by habitat
alteration and invasive species. Manyanchialine pools across the Hawaiian
island chain are severely degraded andconservation actions to protect and restore
these habitats are a growing priority.
Restoration efforts of this project include
removal of introduced fish and riparianvegetation, as well as sedimentationthat has accumulated on anchialine

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pool substrate and currently covers thenaturally rocky bottom. Native riparianplants will also be planted where invasiveplants were removed.
This project is field testing anovel fish removal method that employs
injection of carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
into the water column to lower the pHof the pool water. This causes temporary
disorientation of the fish, which allows
easy capture for their removal. The carbon
dioxide injection method holds promisefor efficient and low-impact removal ofinvasive fish with negligible effects upon
non-target species.
This project is led by researchers
working with Hui Aloha Kiholo, andhas staff and technical support fromThe Nature Conservancy Hawaii
Marine Program and the Hawaii Youth
Conservation Corps internship program.

section 6
The Cooperative
Endangered
Species
Conservation
Fund (Section 6of the Endangered
Species Act)
provides funding
to States,
Territories, andCommonwealths
for species
and habitat
conservation
actions on nonfederal lands

Project

Funds
Requested

Funds
AwardedPlant restoration and enhancement, Mid-elevation rare plant facilities statewide$515,775$515,775

Snail Extinction Prevention Program (SEPP)$100,000$100,000

Captive propagation of endangered birds$505,328$505,328

Plant Extinction Prevention Program (PEPP)$170,000$170,000

Insectary Facility, captive propagation and entomologist$80,000$80,000

ʻAlalā recovery$137,501$137,501

Plant restoration and enhancement, T&E, C, and SOC outplanting, Hawaiʻi$53,000$53,000

Rare, threatened, and endangered invertebrates on Maui$75,000$75,000

Kauaʻi endangered forest bird recovery$115,945$115,945

Plant restoration and enhancement, Natural Area Reserves, Hawaiʻi$20,000$20,000

Kauaʻi triad (Fabulous Green Sphinx Moth, a noctuid moth, and Kauaʻi Stag beetle)$40,000$40,000

Picture-wing fly rearing (at U.H.)$26,905$26,905$2,000,000

TBD$299,330

TBD$1,000,000

TBD$339,276$339,276

Kamehamenui Forest
Kauaʻi Nēnē Habitat Conservation Plan
Kaluaaha Watershed Acquisition
Avicultural management of Guam Rail (koko) and Micronesian Kingfisher (sihek)
Monitoring of Guam Rail on Rota, CNMI

$28,615$28,615

Mariana Crow (åga) population monitoring$322,202$322,202

Endangered species conservation program manager$45,689$45,689

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The Hawaiian Drosophila Research Stock Center
The Hawaiian Drosophila Research Stock Center (HDRSC) at the University of
Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been supporting research and captive rearing of native picture-wingflies for over 50 years. The center currently maintains colonies of a number of species,
three species of which (D. differens, D. hemipeza, and D. heteroneura) are among the 11
Hawaiian picture-wing flies currently listed as endangered.
The HDRSC has historically provided flies for a diversity of research projects
however, due to budget cuts, the HDRSC stocks have not been utilized in recent years for
active research, or conservation and management. The Division of Forestry and Wildlife(DOFAW) is expanding their Hawai‘i Invertebrate Program to include captive propagationand species reintroductions, and seeks to build from existing invertebrate knowledge andresources. The HDRSC is committed to sharing methodologies as well as picture-wingstock with DOFAW and HDRSC is also willing to expand the current number of species it
propagates, and participate in applied conservation and management efforts. Supporting
the HDRSC will ensure that these picture-wing stocks, many of which are no longer extant
in the wild, can be maintained.

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Kamehamenui Forest
Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition

28

Three wind energy complexes
provide 72 MW of power on Mauiresulting in incidental take of federally
listed endangered species, including
ua‘u or Hawaiian petrel (Pterodroma
sandwichensis), the nēnē or Hawaiian
goose (Branta sandvicensis), and‘ope‘ape‘a or Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurussemotus). This Habitat Conservation
Plan (HCP) Land Acquisition Proposal
seeks $2,000,000 in federal funds for
Hawai‘i’s Division of Forestry andWildlife (DOFAW) to buy Kamehamenui
Forest (KF). The proposed project willcomplement required mitigation done
under the respective HCPs and contributeto the long-term recovery of the covered
species and for 10 additional endangered
species. DOFAW identified the KF
property as a priority statewide landacquisition based on the following:

2.

Very high likelihood of suitable
habitat and a significant number ofbreeding pairs of the Hawaiian petrel;

3.

Presence of nēnē and their preferredhabitat as well as appropriate areas forthe development of predator-proof
breeding exclosures;

4.

A Blackburn’s sphinx mothmanagement unit within two miles ofthe property and suitable habitat on
the property;

5.

Likely presence of Hawaiian hoary bat
on the property and suitable roosting
and feeding habitat, as well as its
suitability for applied research andhabitat restoration efforts to expand
habitat and help ongoing Hawaiian
hoary bat mitigation providing net
recovery benefits;

6.

Sufficient distance from the impact
zones of the Auwahi, Kaheawa I, andKaheawa II wind farms;

7.

1.

Protecting and enhancing Critical
Habitat and native mesic forest
ecosystems for numerous listed
species through management andrestoration; and8.

A strong coalition of partners
interested in and actively working
on conservation projects in theimmediate area.

Imminent threat of sale, habitat
degradation and loss, anddevelopment (property is listed forsale);

permits
Recovery permits
are provided
to qualified
individuals andorganizations toachieve recovery
goals of listed
species, including
research, on-theground activities,
controlled
propagation,and establishingand maintaining
experimental
populations

TAILS
NumberSpeciesPermittee

Location

Friendly Ground-dove (Tu’aimeo)

Institute for Bird Populations(Peter Pyle)

Islands of Ofu and Olosega,
American Samoa

2016-F-0536

Hawaiian Hoary Bat (ʻōpeʻapeʻa)Tetra TechMaui2017-F-0071

Hawaiian Hoary Bat (ʻōpeʻapeʻa)H.T. HarveyOʻahu and Maui2017-F-0121

Hawaiian Stilt (aeʻo) and
Hawaiian Coot (ʻalae keʻokeʻo)Arleone Dibben-Young

Molokaʻi and Keālia Pond
National Wildlife Refuge, Maui2017-F-0136

Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly(abbabang)

Guam DAWR

Guam

2017-F-0192

ʻakikiki or Kauaʻi Creeper

ZSSD – letter of amendment
and BO

Kauaʻi2017-F-0210

12 species of Oʻahu Tree Snails,
Newcomb’s Snail, and 2 speciesof Lānaʻi Tree Snails

DOFAW-SEPP

Oʻahu, Maui, and Lānaʻi

2017-F-0215

7 species of Hawaiian Yellowfaced Bees

Environmental Solutions andInnovations, Inc. (ESI)Oʻahu, Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi,
Hawaiʻi and Kahoʻolawe

2017-F-0238

Hawaiian Common Gallinule(ʻalae ʻula), Nihoa Finch,
Anthricinan Yellow-faced Bee,
Green Sea Turtle (honu), andHawksbill Sea Turtle (honu ʻea)

PIFWO

Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Maui,
Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kauaʻi, andNihoa Islands

2017-F-0256

Hawaiian Stilt (aeʻo) and Bandrumped Storm-Petrel (ʻakēʻakē)

Melissa Price (UH)

Kawainui Marsh on Oʻahu foraeʻo and Kauaʻi, Maui and
Hawaiʻi Islands for ʻakēʻakē

2017-F-0268

8 recently listed plants

HAVO

Hawaiʻi Island

2017-F-0279

5 recently listed plants

Hakalau Forest National Wildlife
Refuge (HFNWR)

Hakalau Forest National
Wildlife Refuge, Hawaiʻi Island

2017-F-0383

5 recently listed plants

Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA)

PTA, Hawaiʻi Island

2017-F-0388

Mariana Crow (åga)

Renee Ha (UW)

Rota, CNMI

2017-F-048630Friendly Ground-dove (Tuaimeo)
The Institute for Bird Populations has an on-goingstudy in American Samoa looking at landbird
dynamics and habitat requirements using capture
and banding (Monitoring of Avian Productivity andSurvivorship (MAPS)) stations and collaborated
with the American Samoa Division of Marine andWildlife Resources to establish the Tropical MAPS
(TMAPS) program in American Samoa. Thereare currently six TMAPS stations on the islands of
Ofu and Olosega, in which they have previously
captured Tu’aimeo or Friendly Ground-doves(Gallicolumba stairi), American Samoa Distinct
Population Segment (DPS). The project proposes
to capture up to 30 Tu’aimeo to band, measure,collect bio-samples, collect recordings, track birds
and monitor nests. Once complete, this projectwill accomplish multiple goals including improving
our understanding of the status of the Tu’aimeo in
American Samoa as well as resulting in informationon their demography that may be important in
helping to recover this species.

31Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly (abbabang)
The Guam Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR),
received a recovery permit to collect eggs and larvae of theendangered abbabang or Mariana eight-spot butterfly (Hypolimnas
octocula marianensis) in order to establish a captive propagationcolony for transplantation into protected habitat on Guam. 30 eggs
and/or larvae of the abbabang will be collected from the wild inorder to develop captive propagation and release techniques. At
least 100 plants of each of the butterfly’s known host plants (Procris
pedunculata and Elatostema calcareum) will be propagated andmaintained in a plant nursery and the captive-reared butterflies
will be released within the two protected areas with the host plants.
This species appears to be declining and the range-wide populationis comprised of only a few local populations on Guam (DAWR
2016). The information gathered from this project will help theconservation and recovery of the abbabang.

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Photographs‘Aiea Ridge Trail, G. Koob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  CoverAchyranthes splendens rotundata, G. Koob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Branta sandvicensis (Nēnē), K. Misajon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  ii
Cyanea st.-johnii, L. Weisenberger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Loxops caeruleirostris (‘Akeke‘e), San Diego Zoo Global. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
Fulica americana alai (‘Alae ke‘oke‘o), J. Underwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Corvus kubaryi (Åga or Mariana Crow) remains, R. Ha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Corvus kubaryi (Åga or Mariana Crow) foraging, R. Ha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Todiramphus cinnamominus (Guam Kingfisher), M. Kastner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Himantopus mexicanus knudseni (‘aeo or Hawaiian Stilt), J. Browning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
USFWS biologist Scott Crozier, C. Harrington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Auriculella crassula, ??? Smith?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Schiedea kealiae, G. Koob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Argyroxiphium sandwicense sandwicense (Hawaiian silversword), G. Koob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Cyanea stictophylla, (PEPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Steve Perlman and Silene perlmanii, L. Weisenberger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Silene perlmanii, L. Weisenberger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Broussaisia arguta, G. Koob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Plagithmysus finschi, W. Haines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Cyanea horrida, TNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Palmeria dolei (Akohekohe), TNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Trematolobelia wimmeri, TNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Oreomystis bairdi (‘Akikiki), L. Behnke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Waipāhoehoe stream, Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Cyanea shipmanii (Hāhā), Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Fenceline within the Kohala Forest, Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Sula dactylatra (Masked Booby), S. Plentovich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Hylaeus anthracinus, G. Koob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Kahuku Point, P. Javier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Puffinus xxx (xxx shearwater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Ngerdedlau Island, G. Koob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Sicyopterus stimpsoni (Lone goby fish), G. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Megalagrion pacificum, D. Polhemus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Kahana plant delivery, Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Anchialine pool diffuser, Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Gallirallus owstoni (Guam Rail), A. Marshall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Helemano, S. Rafferty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Drosophila hemipeza, K. Magnacca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Drosophila hemipeza, K. Magnacca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Kamehamenui Forest, D. Leonard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Chelonia mydas (Green sea turtle), G. Koob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Himantopus mexicanus knudseni (Hawaiian stilt), G. Koob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Gallicolumba stairi (Tuaimeo or Friendly Ground dove), A. Doyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Hypolimnas octocula marianensis (Abbabang or Mariana Eight-spot butterfly), C. Fiedler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Wilkesia gymnoxiphium, G. Koob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33

2

3

1.
2.
3.
4.

6

5

1
Gordon Smith, Fisheries Program
Megan Laut, Animal Recovery Program
Sheldon Plentovich, Coastal Program
Carrie Harrington, Recovery Biologist

4
5.
6.
7.

7

8

10

8.
9.

Nihoa, S. Plentovich
Benton Pang, Partners for Fish
& Wildlife Program
10. I‘iwi and Lobelia grayana,
D. Clark
11. Lauren Weisenberger, Plant
Recovery Program
12. Annie Marshall, Section 6 andPermits Programs

9
12

11

Sesbania tomentosa, G. Koob
Gregory Koob, Manager
Manduca blackburnii (Blackburn’s
sphinx moth), E. VanGelder

Pacific Islands Fish & Wildlife Office
300 Ala Moana Boulevard, 3-122
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813(808) 792-9400
http://www.fws.gov/pacificislands

Appendix D: Department of Health Cesspool Violation