Three major goals of the CLP Develop consensus on the causes and consequences of beach loss for the beaches of Hawaii. The ultimate goal of the CLP is to strike a balance between coastal development and beach conservation by promoting alternatives to shoreline hardening, such as beach and dune restoration, coastal lands acquisition, and strategic redevelopment. The CLP will focus its energy on coastal lands where beaches are threatened because of land management issues associated with erosion. The CLP will form linkages with federal agencies and community groups and provide funds for research and planning to support county land management efforts along the coast. Reasons to Protect Hawaii's Beaches Sandy beaches are the backbone of Hawaii's multibillion dollar visitor economy which provides the bulk of the state's jobs and income.
Hawaiian beaches are tremendously popular around the world and are a leading tourist destination.
The state's economic prosperity is directly linked to the quality of our beaches. Beaches are critical in flood and erosion prevention by serving as a natural buffer to prevent property damage from storm waves. As beaches narrow and disappear, shoreline properties become increasingly vulnerable to coastal hazards. Sandy beaches are a part of Hawaii's culture and heritage. All of Hawaii's beaches are public.