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PREFACEThe Hawai‘i State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) 2015 Update is prepared

in conformance with a basic requirement to qualify for continuous receipt of federal grants for

outdoor recreation projects under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act, Public

Law 88-758, as amended. Through this program, the State of Hawai‘i and its four counties

have received more than $38 million in federal grants since inception of the program in 1964.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources has the authority to represent and act for the

State in dealing with the Secretary of the Interior for purposes of the LWCF Act of 1965, as

amended, and has taken the lead in preparing this SCORP document with the participation of

other state, federal, and county agencies, and members of the public. The SCORP represents

a balanced program of acquiring, developing, conserving, using, and managing Hawai‘i’s

recreation resources.

This document employs Hawaiian words in lieu of English in those instances where the

Hawaiian words are the predominant vernacular or when there is no English substitute. Upon

a Hawaiian word’s first appearance in this plan, an explanation is provided. Every effort was

made to correctly spell Hawaiian words and place names. As such, two diacritical marks, ‘okina

(a glottal stop) and kahakō (macron) are used throughout this plan. The primary references

for Hawaiian place names in this plan are the book Place Names of Hawai‘i (Pukui, 1974) and

the Hawai‘i Board on Geographic Names (State of Hawai‘i Office of Planning, 2014).

In addition, when viewing the document as an electronic PDF, the formatting of the document

is best viewed at a zoom level of 100% .

The National Park Service, Department of the Interior, under the provisions of the Land and

Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578), as amended, provided support

in the preparation of this report. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, strictly prohibits

unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or disability. Any

person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity,

or facility operated by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: Office of Equal

Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1201 Eye Street NW, 5th

Floor, Washington D.C. 20005.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe preparation of this Hawai‘i State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) 2015

Update was financed in part through a planning grant from the National Park Service, U.S.

Department of the Interior, under the provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578, as amended).

The SCORP was formulated through the efforts and cooperation of federal, state, and county

agencies, private organizations, and many interested citizens. For this and the broad range

of public participation in the preparation of the SCORP, the State Department of Land and

Natural Resources is very grateful.

We note that photographs throughout the document are current.

In partnership with the National Park Service, Land & Water Conservation Fund Program

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1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW 11.1 Organization of the Report 11.2 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2

1.2.1 Recommendations for the LWCF at 50 years 31.2.2 Hawai‘i’s LWCF Allocation 4

1.3 Purpose of the SCORP 41.4 The Planning Process and Public Participation 6

1.4.1 Survey Demographics 6

2 HAWAI‘I’S OUTDOOR RECREATION ENVIRONMENT 112.1 Physical Setting 112.2 History & Culture 132.3 Outdoor Recreation Providers 152.4 Funding Sources 18

3 OUTDOOR RECREATION INVENTORY 213.1 New & Expanded Recreation Areas 22

4 TRENDS 254.1 National Trends & Priorities 25

4.1.1 Outdoor Recreation Trends and Futures 254.1.2 Outdoor Participation Report 254.1.3 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation 26

4.2 Statewide Trends & Priorities 264.2.1 Population Growth 264.2.2 Race & Ethnicity 284.2.3 Aging & Special Needs Populations 294.2.4 Military Population Growth 304.2.5 Tourism Growth 304.2.6 Economic Environment 324.2.7 Inadequacy of Physical Fitness 334.2.8 Public-Private Partnerships 344.2.9 Trends in State Legislation 354.2.10 Hawai‘i Ocean Resources Management Plan 374.2.11 Alternative Financing for Public Access 38

4.2.12 State Sports Development Initiative 384.3 County Trends & priorities 39

4.3.1 City & County of Honolulu 394.3.2 County of Maui 404.3.3 County of Hawai‘i 404.3.4 County of Kaua‘i 41

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5 WETLANDS RESOURCE PLAN 455.1 Purpose of this Chapter 455.2 Wetland Values 45

5.2.1 Ecological Functions 455.2.2 Recreational Functions 465.2.3 Management & Regulation of Wetlands 47

5.3 Threats and Vulnerabilities 495.3.1 Loss of Wetland Area 495.3.2 Loss of Economic Value 505.3.3 Loss of Ecological Value 505.3.4 Conservation Funding Issues 50

5.4 Update of Activities: 2008-2014 515.4.1 Judicial Decisions Affecting Wetland Policy 515.4.2 Clean Water Act Guidance 515.4.3 Reissue of Nationwide Permits & Regional Conditions 515.4.4 Research Programs and Plans 51

5.5 Priority Wetland Types for Acquisition 53

6 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 576.1 Outdoor Recreation Needs: Hawai‘i Residents 576.2 Needs to Support & Manage Visitors to Hawai‘i 616.3 New or Changing Needs since 2008 62

7 ISSUES 677.1 Issue #1: Quality & Condition of Facilities 677.2 Issue #2: Hiking Trail Demand and Use 697.3 Issue #3: User Conflicts 707.4 Issue #4: Uncertain & Inadequate Financial Support 727.5 Issue #5: Liability Concerns 747.6 Issue #6: Enforcement 747.7 Issue #7: Accessibility 757.8 Issue #8: Physical Fitness 777.9 Issue #9: Communication 787.10 Issue #10: Fragility of the Natural Environment 807.11 Issue #11: Protection of Cultural Resources 817.12 Issue #12: Effects of Climate Change 82

8 OUTDOOR RECREATION STRATEGIC PLAN 858.1 Goal 1: PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCE (QUALITY OF THE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCE) 858.2 Goal 2: EXPAND OPPORTUNITES FOR PUBLIC OUTDOOR RECREATION (QUANTITY OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES) 878.3 Goal 3: ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY PEOPLE THROUGH OUTDOOR RECREATION 898.4 Goal 4: PROMOTE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT PRESERVE AND SUSTAIN HAWAI’I’S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 91

9 OPEN PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS 959.1 General Description 959.2 Goals of the Open Project Selection Process 95

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9.3 Priority Rating System 959.4 Steps in the Process 96

9.4.1 Notification of Federal Apportionment 969.4.2 Public Participation 969.4.3 Project Evaluation 979.4.4 Project Awards 98

10 REFERENCES 101

LIST OF FIGURESFigure 1. Land and Water Conservation Fund Investments and Impacts 4Figure 2. Hawai‘i Annual Apportionment 5Figure 3. Hawai‘i LWCF Projects 2009-2013 5Figure 4. SCORP Planning Process and Timeline 7Figure 5. Age of Hawaiian Islands 11Figure 6. Wildlife-associated Recreation in Hawai‘i 26Figure 7. Percentage Change in Resident Population by County 2000-2013 27Figure 8. Resident Population by County 2000-2013 27Figure 9. Resident Population Projections by County 2010-2040 28Figure 10. Race alone or in combination with one or more other races: Hawai‘i vs. U.S. in 2010 28Figure 11. Race in Hawai‘i 2005-2012 29Figure 12. Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Website Highlights a State Park 30Figure 13. Average Daily Visitor Census 2003-2013 31Figure 14. Visitor Arrivals 2003-2013 31Figure 15. Visitor Arrival by Area Visited 2013 32Figure 16. Providers’ Anticipated Wetland Management Activities 47Figure 17. Frequency of Participation in Water-based Activities 58Figure 18. Frequency of Participation in Land-based Activities 59Figure 19. Comparison of Activity Frequency 60Figure 20. Agency Plans over Next 5 Years 67Figure 21. Quality, Quantity, Accessibility, and Condition of Land-based Facilities 68Figure 22. Quality, Quantity, Accessibility, and Condition of Water-based Facilities 68Figure 23. User Conflict 70Figure 24. Relevant Management Tools for Conflict 71Figure 25. Public Support of Various Methods for Funding Outdoor Recreation 72Figure 26. Barriers to Access 75Figure 27. Reasons for Participation in Outdoor Recreation 79Figure 28. LWCF Annual Funding Cycle 98

APPENDICESAppendix A: Inventory of Statewide Outdoor Recreation FacilitiesAppendix B: State and County Legislation related to Outdoor Recreation, 2008-2015Appendix C: Report on Public Participation Process, Survey, and Findings on Public DemandAppendix D: Outdoor Recreation Agencies and FundsAppendix E: Open Project Selection Process Sample LWCF Rating Worksheets

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LIST OF TABLESTable 1. Public Access Requirements for County Subdivision Approvals 16Table 2. Outdoor Recreation Facilities by Island Land Area & Resident Population 21Table 3. Facilities per Unit of Population and per Square Mile 22Table 4. Notable Recreation Areas since 2008 SCORP 22Table 5. Top 10 Ranking of Selected Races by Population in Hawai‘i 2010 29Table 6. Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults and Youth 33Table 7. Visitor Outdoor Recreational Activity Participation Statewide 61Table 8. Public vs. Provider Ranking of Outdoor Investment Priorities 69Table 9. Conflict Spectrum 71Table 10. Commercial Trail Users, Fiscal Year 2011 73


LIST OF ACRONYMS

ADA American Disabilities ActAYSO American Youth Soccer OrganizationBLNR Board of Land and Natural ResourcesBMI Body mass indexCDC U.S. Center for Disease Control and PreventionCELCP Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation ProgramCWA Clean Water ActCZM Coastal Zone ManagementDAR Division of Aquatic ResourcesDBEDT Department of Business and Economic Development and TourismDLNR Department of Land and Natural ResourcesDOBOR Division of Boating and Ocean RecreationDOCARE Division of Conservation and Resources EnforcementDOFAW Division of Forestry and WildlifeDOH Department of HealthDOT Department of TransportationEPA U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyFY Fiscal yearGIS Geographic Information SystemsHTA Hawai‘i Tourism AuthorityHWJV Hawai‘i Wetland Joint VentureLWCF Land and Water Conservation FundMOA Memorandum of AgreementNAH Nā Ala HeleNOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNPS National Park ServiceNWR National Wildlife RefugeOHA Office of Hawaiian AffairsORMP Ocean Resources Management PlanPCJV Pacific Coast Joint VentureSCORP State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation PlanSWANCC Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook CountyTAT Transient Accommodations TaxTPL Trust for Public LandUHERO University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization USDA U.S. Department of AgricultureUSGS U.S. Geological SurveyYMCA Young Men’s Christian AssociationYWCA Young Women’s Christian Association

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CHAPTER 1Introduction and Overview

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1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEWSince the inception of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program in 1964, preparation of a state comprehensive outdoor recreation plan (SCORP) has been required for states to remain eligible for LWCF funding assistance. The State of Hawai‘i, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), under Act 236 (the Hawai‘i State Planning Act 1984), is responsible for preparing and implementing the SCORP.

This 2015 SCORP update meets the federal requirement and is the tenth update of the Hawai‘i SCORP, which was first prepared by the state in 1966. Hawai‘i’s SCORP serves as a tool for statewide outdoor recreation planning, leadership, and action. The SCORP is intended to guide federal, state, county, and private agencies in Hawai‘i in the planning, development, and management of Hawai‘i’s outdoor recreation resources.

1.1 ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORTChapter 1 presents an introduction and overview of the SCORP document, including the purpose, background on outdoor recreation influences, and planning process.

Chapter 2 describes Hawai‘i’s outdoor recreation environment, including the physical setting, and history and culture. It also introduces recreation providers and funding sources, which are more fully described in Appendix D.

Chapter 3 introduces the Recreational Inventory which is presented in Appendix A.

Chapter 4 is a discussion of trends in outdoor recreation both in Hawai‘i and nationwide since the last SCORP update.

Chapter 5 is the Wetlands Resource Plan, a requirement of all SCORP documents as LWCF funds may be used for wetland acquisitions.

Chapter 6 is an assessment of Hawai‘i’s outdoor recreation needs based on the results of public and agency participation and the trends described in Chapter 4.

Chapter 7 details concrete issues and challenges in providing outdoor recreation in Hawai‘i.

Chapter 8 is the strategic plan that describes outdoor recreation goals and objectives that address the issues in Chapter 7 and the strategies to achieve them over the next five year period.

Chapter 9 describes the Open Project Selection Process (OPSP), or how proposed projects will be prioritized for LWCF funding assistance.

Chapter 10 includes references should a reader seek more in-depth materials.

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1.2 LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF)The LWCF program provides funding for the acquisition and development of public lands to meet the needs of all Americans for outdoor recreation and open space. LWCF funds are derived from a portion of offshore oil revenues and gas receipts. The LWCF Act was passed by Congress in 1964 and signed into law in 1965. In September 2014, the LWCF program celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Over the past fifty years, the LWCF has contributed to the protection of some of the nation’s most important recreation resources as well as to millions of locally important recreation areas. The LWCF is composed of four programs:

• “LWCF’s State and Local Assistance Program supports close-to-home parks and recreation in almost every county in the nation.

• The Forest Legacy and Cooperative Endangered Species (Section 6) Programs fund federal partnerships with landowners, states, local governments, and non-profit partners to conserve working forests and private lands.

• The Highlands Conservation Act targets LWCF funding to help secure the drinking water for major northeast cities.

• Finally, the American Battlefield Protection Program provides states and localities with matching funds to preserve the sacred ground of our history before it is lost forever” (LWCF Coalition, 2014).

The State and Local Assistance Program, the program that is most directly related to this SCORP, provides matching grants to states and local governments for the acquisition, development, and renovation of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program is intended to create and maintain a nationwide legacy of high quality recreation areas and facilities and to stimulate non-federal investments in the protection and maintenance of recreation resources across the U.S. The program has given out 42,000 grants totaling $4.1 billion to the States, Territories, the District of Columbia, and local units of government. Matched by local participants, these grants resulted in a total investment of $8.2 billion in outdoor recreation. These funds have successfully conserved more than three million acres of recreation land and open space, and helped to create more than 29,000 state and county recreation facilities nationwide (National Park Service, 2014).

Some of the iconic places that have benefited from the LWCF include:• Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado• Mount Rainier National Park, Washington• The Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine• Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland• Western Park in Burlington, North Carolina• Chicago Spray Pools in Chicago, Illinois• MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, California• Custer State Park, South Dakota• Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, California• Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Atlanta, Georgia

“Actions deferred are all too often opportunities lost, particularly in safeguarding our natural resources.”

(President John F. Kennedy, Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on Outdoor Recreation Needs 1963)

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When creating the LWCF program, Congress clearly indicated that the program should have a lasting effect on the supply of recreation sites and facilities by requiring that sites become a permanent part of the national recreation estate. As a result, Section 6(f)(3) of the LWCF Act states unequivocally that grant-assisted areas are to remain forever available for “public outdoor recreation use” or be replaced by lands of equal market value and recreation usefulness.

Administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS), LWCF funds are available to states and counties on an annual basis for eligible public outdoor recreation projects. Applications for funding are processed at the state level by the Division of State Parks with the grants being subject to final approval and award by NPS.

1.2.1 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LWCF AT 50 YEARSFor the LWCF’s 50th anniversary in 2014, the LWCF Coalition, an umbrella group of more than 1,000 state and local land owners, small businesses, ranchers, sportsmen, veterans, outdoor recreationists, and conservation organizations, made the following recommendations to protect and improve the program:

• LWCF should be honestly budgeted at no less than the full, congressionally authorized level of $900 million annually, a funding level established in 1978 and never indexed for inflation.

• No less than the $900 million deposited each year into the LWCF account from federal offshore oil and gas leasing revenues should be permanently dedicated to this purpose. Over the life of the program, more than $18 billion of LWCF’s funding has been diverted into general revenues for other, unintended purposes.

• Congress must act to secure a permanent reauthorization for LWCF before it expires in September 2015. Reauthorization should ensure full funding each year for the LWCF at large, while preserving the historic role Congress has played in allocating funds between LWCF’s component programs each year based on demonstrated needs.

• No less than 1.5 percent of annual LWCF funding should be used for opportunities that specifically increase public recreational access (LWCF Coalition, 2014).

The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) prepared a series of position papers (2009, 2011, 2013), to target “the question of how to strengthen the Land and Water Conservation Act to best meet the outdoor recreation needs for all Americans for the next 50 years” (Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals, 2013). The 2009 paper focuses on repositioning the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program and reframing the relevancy of statewide comprehensive planning for outdoor recreation. The 2011 paper evaluates how SCORP plans are prepared and sets forth principals for SCORP planning. The final paper, published in 2013, culminates in proposed legislation for a new LWCF Act for 2015. The proposed legislative platform suggests that the LWCF continue to be utilized for acquisition, development and rehabilitation of recreational resources. It also underscores the original tenants of the 1965 legislation, including that outdoor recreation is a benefit to human health and America’s economy; that outdoor recreation facilities are an important element of conservation; that urban America needs quality outdoor recreation opportunities; and that collaboration between the federal government and states as well as collaborative public planning are essential. The platform also suggests that:


• LWCF should help fill in the gaps to create a national “system” where our current collection of local, state and federal outdoor recreation facilities are linked through greenways, trail and byways.

• LWCF should consider public accessibility in planning, acquisition and development.• LWCF should be available for use by federal agencies that provide outdoor recreation

when a state’s SCORP deems their project as a high priority.• LWCF should be evaluated and adapted every ten years.

1.2.2 HAWAI‘I’S LWCF ALLOCATIONThe national network of LWCF funded and protected recreational resources extends to the State of Hawai‘i. Since 1966, the State of Hawai‘i and the four counties have received more than $38 million in federal grants for outdoor recreation acquisition and development projects (each State’s apportionment is based on population and need). These funds have been used to benefit over 401 acres of recreation land in all four of Hawai‘i’s counties.

Figure 1. Land and Water Conservation Fund Investments and Impacts

– $4.1 billion in LWCF grants have been leveraged for a total investment of $8.2 billion

– Conserved more than three million acres of recreation land and open space

– $38 million in LWCF grants leveraged for a total investment of at least $76 million in Hawai‘i

– Benefitted over 401 acres of Hawai‘i’s recreation land and open space

Hawai‘i’s apportionment was affected by the economic downturn in 2008, but the funding from the LWCF program has gradually increased since the last SCORP update (Figure 2).

Since 2008, ten (10) projects totaling $3,927,824 in LWCF grant assistance have been awarded from Hawai‘i’s annual apportionment (Figure 3).

1.3 PURPOSE OF THE SCORPTo remain eligible to receive LWCF matching grant funds, states must prepare and update their SCORP every five years. The scope of the SCORP is designed to meet the specific program responsibilities of the federal LWCF Act, whose concerns are outdoor recreation, land acquisition, facility development, redevelopment, and rehabilitation.

This SCORP focuses on identifying and addressing the shifting needs and challenges related to outdoor recreation in Hawai‘i. It further emphasizes the importance of preserving and improving outdoor recreation resources for our way of life and the future of Hawai‘i’s economy. Purposes of the SCORP include: 1) identifying public and agency preferences and priorities for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities, which will guide the use of LWCF funds by state and county recreation agencies; and 2) identifying outdoor recreation issues of statewide importance and those issues that can be addressed with LWCF funding.

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• LWCF should help fill in the gaps to create a national “system” where our current collection of local, state and federal outdoor recreation facilities are linked through greenways, trail and byways.

• LWCF should consider public accessibility in planning, acquisition and development.• LWCF should be available for use by federal agencies that provide outdoor recreation

when a state’s SCORP deems their project as a high priority.• LWCF should be evaluated and adapted every ten years.

1.2.2 HAWAI‘I’S LWCF ALLOCATIONThe national network of LWCF funded and protected recreational resources extends to the State of Hawai‘i. Since 1966, the State of Hawai‘i and the four counties have received more than $38 million in federal grants for outdoor recreation acquisition and development projects (each State’s apportionment is based on population and need). These funds have been used to benefit over 401 acres of recreation land in all four of Hawai‘i’s counties.

Figure 1. Land and Water Conservation Fund Investments and Impacts

– $4.1 billion in LWCF grants have been leveraged for a total investment of $8.2 billion

– Conserved more than three million acres of recreation land and open space

– $38 million in LWCF grants leveraged for a total investment of at least $76 million in Hawai‘i

– Benefitted over 401 acres of Hawai‘i’s recreation land and open space

Hawai‘i’s apportionment was affected by the economic downturn in 2008, but the funding from the LWCF program has gradually increased since the last SCORP update (Figure 2).

Since 2008, ten (10) projects totaling $3,927,824 in LWCF grant assistance have been awarded from Hawai‘i’s annual apportionment (Figure 3).

1.3 PURPOSE OF THE SCORPTo remain eligible to receive LWCF matching grant funds, states must prepare and update their SCORP every five years. The scope of the SCORP is designed to meet the specific program responsibilities of the federal LWCF Act, whose concerns are outdoor recreation, land acquisition, facility development, redevelopment, and rehabilitation.

This SCORP focuses on identifying and addressing the shifting needs and challenges related to outdoor recreation in Hawai‘i. It further emphasizes the importance of preserving and improving outdoor recreation resources for our way of life and the future of Hawai‘i’s economy. Purposes of the SCORP include: 1) identifying public and agency preferences and priorities for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities, which will guide the use of LWCF funds by state and county recreation agencies; and 2) identifying outdoor recreation issues of statewide importance and those issues that can be addressed with LWCF funding.

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The SCORP directs LWCF grant funding into facilities that best meet the public’s outdoor recreation needs and demands. The 2015 SCORP Update establishes a review and selection process for projects to receive LWCF grants. In general, projects are given a priority rating based on how closely they meet the objectives identified in the SCORP Strategic Plan (Chapter 8), whether they are in accordance with the purposes of the LWCF program, length of time frame for completion, and accessibility for all segments of the population. Chapter 9 includes a detailed description of the Open Project Selection Process and selection criteria.

The SCORP addresses statewide issues in a comprehensive manner, provides an opportunity for public involvement, includes a sufficiently detailed strategy for the obligation of LWCF monies, and identifies types of wetlands with recreational opportunities which need protection.

This SCORP can also be used as a reference guide or information source for those interested in recreational trends, supply, and demand in Hawai‘i.

1.4 THE PLANNING PROCESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONPublic participation is an essential element of the SCORP planning process. It is through public input that community demands for recreation facilities are assessed, outdoor recreation issues and needs are identified, and potential projects to address these issues and demands are recognized.

Between January 15 and March 17, 2014, public input was solicited on the SCORP update through an online public survey and five public meetings. Over 1,100 people from around the state participated in this process. During that same period, recreation agency staff responded to a “providers” survey and participated in meetings with State Parks staff and their consultants to discuss the SCORP planning process, the LWCF, emerging issues in outdoor recreation and barriers to implementation and delivery. In all, 30 agency officials from six county agencies, six state agencies, and two federal agencies attended the meetings.

A detailed description of the public and agency participation process and findings can be found in Appendix C.

1.4.1 SURVEY DEMOGRAPHICSDemographics of the public survey respondents are briefly described below. The results of this study are based only on the responses from those that chose to participate and have a personal interest in the planning of the SCORP. The results do not reflect how the non-respondents would have responded. Therefore, there is a degree of bias in the findings, and generalizations of the results should not be made for the entire state.

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1,122 members of the public, which comprises 0.08 percent of the state population, participated in the online survey. Over 60 percent of respondents were between 35 and 64 years of age, with the largest group of respondents (24.7 percent) between 55 and 64. The survey respondents were more male than the general population (58.4 percent to 49.9 percent). Average household size of respondents (2.79) was very similar to the statewide size of 2.89. Those households making over $40,000 made up 72 percent of the respondents.

96 percent of the survey respondents live in Hawai‘i as their primary place of residence. Hawai‘i Island was overrepresented in the survey relative to the island’s population as a percent of the statewide population. The percent of survey respondents from Kaua‘i and Maui was closer to the statewide proportion, but O‘ahu was somewhat underrepresented.

The information received from the surveys and meetings during the public participation process formed an important basis for determining critical recreation issues and developing strategies for addressing those issues (Chapters 7 and 8).

The 2015 SCORP Update identifies key issues related to the demand and quality of outdoor recreation, determines priority needs in response to these issues, and develops strategies to accomplish these priorities. Coordination with other agencies is an integral part of this approach. Government agencies (federal, state, and county) and private organizations responsible for outdoor recreation programs have been active in the preparation and review of this SCORP update.

Figure 4. SCORP Planning Process and Timeline

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CHAPTER 2Hawai‘i’s Outdoor Recreation Environment

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2 HAWAI‘I’S OUTDOOR RECREATION ENVIRONMENT 2.1 PHYSICAL SETTING Hawai‘i’s unique environment and mild climate provide an ideal backdrop for myriad year-round outdoor recreation activities. The State of Hawai‘i ranks 47th in land area among the 50 states. The 137 islands and atolls of Hawai‘i have a total land area of 6,423 square miles and are spread out over 1,500 miles. The eight main islands of the Hawaiian group (from largest to smallest) are Hawai‘i, Maui, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Ni‘ihau, and Kaho‘olawe.

Hawai‘i’s islands are the youngest in a long chain of volcanoes, called the Hawaiian-Emperor Seamount Chain, that formed as the Pacific Plate moved to the northwest over a hotspot, or an upwelling of magma. Eruptions over millions of years from these volcanoes eventually created the basaltic islands of Hawai‘i (Figure 5). As the Pacific Plate continues to move, the Hawaiian Island chain will grow to the southeast while the northern islands, starting with Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i, will eventually be eroded away by wind and rain. For now, Hawai‘i Island, the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands, remains above the hotspot and is still growing through eruptions from the volcano Kīlauea. Eventually, over many millions of years, the undersea volcano of Lō‘ihi, located to the southeast of Kīlauea, will become the next Hawaiian Island.

Figure 5. Age of Hawaiian Islands

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Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 2,400 miles from the nearest continental shore, the Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated archipelago in the world. Such isolation prevented easy colonization of the islands by flora and fauna. Those few species that did arrive came by wave action, wind, flight, and eventually with humans. The elevation and moisture gradients of high tropical islands with a rain shadow create a diversity of microclimates. This isolation and geographic complexity had led to the development of high levels of endemism and diversity in the plants, birds, and invertebrates of Hawai‘i (Conservation International-Melanasia Center for Biodiversity Conservation, 2007).

Hawai‘i is globally recognized as a biological hotspot not only for its biodiversity but also because its flora and fauna are highly vulnerable to habitat loss and alteration, invasive species, and natural disasters. It is estimated that nine percent of native flora are already extinct and over fifty percent are at risk (extinct, endangered, vulnerable, or rare). Within the 50 states, Hawai‘i has the greatest number of extinct plants and animals while its four counties are in the top five counties nationwide for number of federally listed Threatened or Endangered species (Sakai, Wagner, & Mehrhoff, 2002). This has earned the state the unfortunate reputation as the “endangered species capital of the world.”

The dominant climatic feature of Hawai‘i is the easterly trade winds that are present 80 to 95 percent of the time between May and September and 50 to 80 percent of the time October through April. As the trades interact with the geography of the islands, they create a unique to Hawai‘i – clouds are nearly always present but are often confined to mountain areas, rain showers are very common, and temperatures are mildly warm and vary by as little as six degrees Fahrenheit over the year. While climate conditions in Hawai‘i tend to be fairly stable, the high mountains create a rainshadow effect, separating most islands into wet (windward) and dry (leeward) sides of the island. There is also a significant elevation gradient to temperature and precipitation. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, the highest mountains in the islands, are often

covered with snow in the winter while Mount Wai‘ale‘ale on Kaua‘i has the highest recorded annual average rainfall in the world. Rainfall is highly variable year-to-year, sometimes varying by 200 to 300 percent, and can occur in extremely high intensities (Western Regional Climate Center, 2014).

Hawai’i is susceptible to potential natural hazards, such as flooding, hurricanes, volcanic hazards,

Endemic Rubus hawaiensis (Source: Forest & Kim Starr)

Mānoa Falls Trail (Source: Daniel Ramirez flickr)

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earthquakes, and wildfires, which can impact the recreation experience. Flooding can occur due to tsunamis or through flash flooding that occurs during intense rainfall events. Hawai‘i’s hurricane season is between June and November, but hurricanes are not very common in Hawai‘i (as opposed to, for example, the Caribbean). However, since 1950, when reliable recordkeeping on hurricanes began, five hurricanes have caused major damage to Hawai‘i. Each year, thousands of earthquakes occur in Hawai‘i mainly due to volcanic activity. The vast majority of the earthquakes are so small that they are detectable only with highly sensitive instruments. However, moderate and disastrous earthquakes have occurred in the islands. Wildfire is of particular note in regards to recreation because it has the potential to destroy or severely damage the recreation value of lands throughout the state. On average over the last decade, 1,000 wildfires have burned 17,000 acres of land in Hawai‘i each year. The land area burned has increased 17 times over the past century.

Hawai‘i’s recreational environment is often divided into mauka (mountain or toward the mountains) and makai (seaward). Mauka recreation, often in forest settings, tends to include land and nature-based activities such as hiking, wilderness camping, picnicking, and hunting. State recreation agencies most directly connected with mauka recreation include the Division of State Parks and Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). Makai recreation along the shoreline and in the ocean includes surfing, swimming, snorkeling, diving, fishing, boating, beach activities, camping, and picnicking. State recreation agencies most directly connected with makai recreation include the Division of State Parks, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), and the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR). Hawai‘i’s four counties: Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i, manage outdoor recreation facilities that span the landscape, mauka to makai, including large regional sporting complexes, neighborhood parks, playgrounds, beach parks, and some boat ramps.

2.2 HISTORY & CULTUREIt is important to understand Hawai‘i’s unique social, cultural, and economic setting as well as its land tenure history in order to plan for and evaluate the future demands and needs for the state’s outdoor recreation facilities.

Polynesian settlement in Hawai‘i occurred no later than 800 CE (AD) and may have occurred as early as 300 CE (AD) (Kirch, 2001). Although colonists of the Hawaiian Islands brought a variety of plants and animals to establish themselves, the abundant marine resources of the islands allowed colonists to develop a robust fishing and farming subsistence economy. Later, as some of the pigs brought by both Polynesians and Europeans escaped and became feral, hunting

Kohanaiki Beach Park, Hawai‘i Island

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became another important part of subsistence living in Hawai‘i. While reliance on such activities as a primary source of food is less common today, many residents of Hawai‘i continue to participate in hunting and fishing for subsistence and recreational purposes. Traditional and customary land use today is protected under Article XII, Section 7 of the Hawai‘i Constitution, which protects “all rights, customarily and traditionally exercised for subsistence, cultural and religious purposes and possessed by ahupua‘a (traditional land division extending from mountain top to nearshore ocean environment) tenants who are descendants of native Hawaiians who inhabited the Hawaiian islands prior to 1778, subject to the right of the State to regulate such rights.”

Eventually, each island became an independent kingdom ruled by a king who divided the land of his island among his principal chiefs, retaining a portion of the lands for his own use. Those chiefs then further divided their land to lower chiefs, who continued the practice until the lowest class of tenants had a piece of land. Although all tenants were considered to have some rights to the land, the distribution of land was on a revocable basis and tenants were at the whim of the king if the lesser chief died or fell out of favor (Chinen, 1958). In this way, the system was feudal in nature but tenants were not serfs tied to the land – they could move between the lands of various chiefs (Chinen, 1958).

This system remained in existence through the creation and unified rule of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i in 1795. However, Kamehameha I, the first king of the unified Hawaiian Islands, also required that tenants pay a land tax, provide some produce from their land, and provide service at his discretion. Refusal of any of these demands was grounds for forfeit of one’s land (Alexander, 1882/2006).

In the early 1800s, the increasingly large foreign population in Hawai‘i, used to purchasing land fee simple, forcefully challenged the king and his chiefs on their feudal system of land ownership. Various laws were passed to protect tenants and to democratize the monarchy, but ultimately, the land system was completely reformed in 1848. Recognizing that the feudal land system was not compatible with the modern economy, Kamehameha III and his advisors agreed to (a) allow the king to retain his lands and (b) to set aside one third of the remaining lands for the Hawaiian Government, one third for the chiefs, and one third for tenants. Divisions, or māhele, of the royal land and chiefs’ lands to their tenants occurred over the course of 1848. This land tenure reformation became known as the Great Māhele or just the Māhele (Chinen, 1958).

The Great Māhele is the foundation of public land policy in Hawai‘i today. Because only a very small portion of the land was actually distributed to tenants, the Great Māhele created a system in which nearly all the land in the state was owned by three entities – royalty

Source: State of Hawai‘i Archives

Outdoor Recreation: A Hawaiian Legacy

Hawai‘i’s most well-known sport is surfing, and Hawaiian chants that include he‘enalu (sliding on waves) date back to the 15th Century. In addition to surfing, Hawaiian men, women, ali‘i (chief or ruling class) and maka‘āinana (commoners) participated in many other ocean and land-based sports, including canoe racing/surfing, swimming, combat games, hōlua slides (sledding on grassy slopes). Harvest season was a special time for games, athletic competitions and celebration called makahiki. (Hukilau Network, 2014)

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(crown lands), the government, and chiefs. This situation created a system of very centralized land use and management that continued even when Hawai‘i became a U.S. territory in 1898. At that time, two million acres of Hawai‘i was ceded to the U.S. government. While other western states reduced centralization of land management through homesteading, this method was neither successful nor pursued with much conviction in Hawai‘i (Callies, 1984). Today, the State of Hawai‘i owns 37 percent of the land in the state, the U.S. government owns 12 percent, the counties own 0.8 percent, and only eight private1 land owners own another 20 percent. In all, the government and 18 private land owners own more than 75 percent of the state’s land area (State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, 2013). This composition of land tenure creates unique outdoor recreation opportunities and challenges.

Following the Great Māhele, sugar became the dominant economic activity in Hawai‘i during the latter half of the 19th century and stayed that way for nearly a century. During this time, five corporations, known as the “Big Five,” owned most of the sugar land. Some of these corporations and their descendants, including Castle and Cooke, Alexander and Baldwin, and Grove Farm, are still some of the most land-rich private companies in the state. The supremacy of the sugar industry in the economy of Hawai‘i left a lasting legacy on the land that still influences those participating in recreation today. As a general practice the corporations allowed their employees use of their lands for recreation such as hiking, hunting, and shoreline activities. The corporations were also instrumental in developing community services, including recreational facilities such as gymnasiums and ball fields for the residents of their camp towns. In the late 1900s, as vast acres of land in the state became empty of use, the former sugar corporations began to look for new ways to use their lands and potentially capitalize on the new economic driver of tourism. As the plantation era recedes in history, the large land holdings have become divided and sold to a growing number of landowners. The parcelization of land, coupled with new concerns over liability, has resulted in formerly open sugar lands being closed to recreation use that was considered customary.

2.3 OUTDOOR RECREATION PROVIDERSMany different federal, state, and county governmental agencies as well as commercial, private, and non-profit entities provide recreation opportunities in Hawai‘i.

In general, federal and state agencies have a resource management orientation because they typically provide passive recreation in areas with high resource values. County recreation agencies emphasize active recreation, facilities, and programs for activities at the regional, district, community, and neighborhood levels. Private recreation agencies and organizations

1 The eight private landowners who own the most land in Hawai‘i are as follows, from most acreage owned to least: Kamehameha Schools/Bernice P. Bishop Estate; Parker Ranch; Lanai Resorts LLC; Alexander and Baldwin; Molokai Ranch; Robinson Family; Robinson Aylmer; and Grove Farm. The top seven each own more than the four counties combined.

‘O‘ōkala Park on Hawai‘i Island

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support and add to recreation opportunities provided by public agencies, and play a primary role in meeting recreation needs for special audiences. Appendix D includes a comprehensive list of public agencies and their role in outdoor recreation.

At the local level, recreation planning and programing is generally provided by county Planning, and Parks and Recreation departments, while facility construction and maintenance are typically provided by county Public Works departments.

Park Dedication Ordinances. All of the counties have park dedication ordinances, which require residential developments to dedicate land in perpetuity to the counties for the development of public parks. The counties also have the discretion to accept fees in lieu of land.

Open Space Provisions. County zoning codes contain provisions for open areas in terms of setback and maximum lot coverage. Incentives are provided through the development plan process which allows higher densities in exchange for the provision of more recreation and open space.

Public Access Requirements. Requirements to provide public access are contained in separate county ordinances or within zoning code provisions (Table 1). These regulations require developments adjacent to public recreation resources to dedicate public access to those resources. Enforcement of these requirements continues to be an issue.

Table 1. Public Access Requirements for County Subdivision Approvals

ISLANDCOUNTY

CODE CITATION

WIDTH AND INTERVAL APPLICABILITY

Hawai‘i Chapter 34 – Minimum width of ten (10) feet – Intervals vary based on zoning

districts, but range between 800 and 2,500 feet

All subdivisions with less stringent requirements for subdivisions with less than six (6) lots permitted prior to March 4, 1996

Kaua‘i Title IX, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 9 (9-2.9)

– Minimum width of ten (10) feet – Intervals of not less than 300

feet and not greater than 1,500 feet

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Maui Title 18, Chapter 18.16, Section 18.16.210

– Minimum width of fifteen (15) feet

– Intervals of no greater than 1,500 feet

All subdivisions

O‘ahu Chapter 22, Article 6

– Minimum width of twelve (12) feet

All subdivisions and multiple family development as well as existing development when adding six (6) or more units

Private sector organizations, including both for-profit and nonprofit entities, play a key role in providing outdoor recreation in Hawai‘i and throughout the U.S. For example, many of the campgrounds in Hawai‘i are operated by private groups such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YWCA, YMCA, and community churches. In some cases, these private camps are available for public use.

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Also primarily within the private sector are the sports leagues and team sports for both children and adults, including youth baseball/softball (e.g. Pony League and Little League), adult softball, soccer (e.g. American Youth Soccer Organization and Hawai‘i Youth Soccer Association), youth football (e.g. Pop Warner), as well as youth and adult basketball, volleyball, swimming, canoe paddling, and track and field. There are also numerous recreation user groups such as the Hawai‘i Bicycling League and the American Canoe Association, Hawai‘i Chapter. On a smaller scale, users are organized into a variety of recreation clubs, ranging from archery to photography clubs.

The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i, a branch of the national non-profit organization, has played a major role in land conservation and in providing educational opportunities for the public. The Nature Conservancy operates ten nature preserves on five islands, eight of which are jointly administered with U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, DLNR, the City and County of Honolulu, and/or local private organizations. The Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (HILT) is a non-profit that either owns (fee-simple) conservation lands or holds a conservation easement (property interest) on land. They have protected over 17,500 acres on five islands. HILT provides some direct opportunities for outdoor recreation through both guided and unguided walking, hiking, and wildlife-watching opportunities. Their land preservation and in some cases restoration activities help to maintain the ecological landscape, which is important to Hawai‘i residents and attracts visitors.

National and community-based organizations, too numerous to list offer recreational and interpretive opportunities. These organizations provide vital services that go beyond what Hawai‘i’s public agencies are able to provide.

Businesses are also significant providers of outdoor recreation opportunities. A diverse array of activities are offered by commercial operators, including (but not limited to) tour boats, scuba diving, snorkeling, recreational fishing, wind-, board-, and bodysurfing, sailing, jet skiing, and kayaking. Golf is another activity provided mainly by the private sector that is popular for residents and visitors to Hawai‘i.

The private sector indirectly finances public recreation through the payment of real property, excise, conveyance, and other taxes imposed by government to finance needed public services. More direct contributions include the payment of user fees,

Source: theogeo flickr

Surfboard rentals in Waikīkī (Source: k*8 flickr)

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donations, license and permit fees, fines, and fees for concessions in recreation areas. The NPS has recently increased user fees in an attempt to increase funding for park improvements. The state and counties also implement fees at some parks as other funding sources decrease. In addition, parks and recreation programs benefit from the services of citizen volunteers.

2.4 FUNDING SOURCESFunding for outdoor recreation comes from a variety of primarily public sources. Funds, grants, and operating budgets all contribute to the acquisition, construction, operation, and maintenance of outdoor recreational resources and facilities. Each source of funding has its purpose or focus and accompanying guidelines or conditions upon its use. The LWCF is one element of the larger funding landscape in Hawai‘i, with its own stated purpose and conditions.

Despite the many funding sources for outdoor recreation, adequately financing outdoor recreation has been challenging, which has affected the ability of states and counties to deliver the volume and quality of service the public expects. As an example, no LWCF funds were appropriated to any states for fiscal years 1996-1999 because of problems balancing the budget at the federal level. Since the resumption of LWCF appropriations in 2000, Hawai‘i’s apportionment rose each year, to $1.4 million in 2002, but then began declining and at its lowest was only $244,054 in 2008. Despite the economic downturn in 2008, both the federal and Hawai‘i allocations from the LWCF have generally increased since the last SCORP update in 2008 (Figure 2). In 2012, Hawai‘i received an apportionment of $447,771.

Appendix D includes a series of tables that list sources of funding for outdoor recreation; the agencies that administer the funds; and, a note about each fund’s purpose.


CHAPTER 3Outdoor Recreation Inventory

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3 OUTDOOR RECREATION INVENTORYHawai‘i offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities with seven National Parks and Historic Sites, six National Wildlife Refuges, 55 State Parks, 31 State Small Boat Harbors and Boating Facilities, and hundreds of county parks and recreation areas across the eight main islands. However, of these eight islands, Ni‘ihau is privately owned, much of Lāna’i is privately owned, and Kaho‘olawe does not have a permanent population.

A detailed outdoor recreation inventory and maps are provided as Appendix A. The inventory of existing recreational facilities and resources was updated through discussions with selected representatives of federal, state, and county agencies, and private recreation groups and organizations, and by reviewing recreation and land use plans, recreation program reports, and capital improvement program documents. The inventory is divided by island. Each island’s recreational sites are listed alphabetically, and the specific site’s recreational facilities, amenities, and activities are noted.

Collecting data from across the state and keeping it up to date will be an ongoing process that requires collaboration among the federal, state, county, and private recreation providers. In addition, some inventory entries remain incomplete because jurisdiction and acreage information could not be verified.

Table 2. Outdoor Recreation Facilities by Island Land Area & Resident Population

ISLAND POPULATION BY ISLAND (2010)

LAND AREA(SQ. MI.)

NUMBER OF OUTDOOR

RECREATION FACILITIES*

NUMBER OF LWCF 6(F)

FACILITIES*

Kaua‘i 66,921 552 110 22

Ni‘ihau 170 68 no data 0

O‘ahu 953,207 598 341 41

Maui 144,444 772 151 19

Moloka‘i 7,345 260 25 1

Lāna’i 3,135 141 9 1

Kaho‘olawe 0 45 0 0

Hawai‘i 185,079 4,028 184 20

*As identified in the SCORP inventory tables (Appendix A)Source: State of Hawai‘i Data Book 2013, Table 1.11


Table 3. Facilities per Unit of Population and per Square Mile

Highest value in each column is bolded.

FACILITIES PER 1,000 PEOPLE

FACILITIES PER SQUARE MILE

LWCF 6(F) FACILITIES PER 1,000 PEOPLE

Kaua‘i 1.64 0.20 0.33

O‘ahu 0.36 0.57 0.04

Maui 1.05 0.20 0.12

Moloka‘i 3.40 0.10 0.14

Lāna‘i 2.87 0.06 0.32

Hawai‘i 0.99 0.05 0.09

3.1 NEW & EXPANDED RECREATION AREASTable 4 identifies notable recreation areas that were acquired or transferred between agencies for recreational use since the 2008 SCORP or were otherwise not inventoried with the last update.

Table 4. Notable Recreation Areas since 2008 SCORP

ISLAND NAME YEAR ACQUIRED

ACREAGE OWNERSHIP

O‘ahu Pūpūkea-Paumalū State Park Reserve

2007 1,130 1,100 acres to State Parks30 acres to the City & County of Honolulu

Kawainui State Park Reserve Nā Pōhaku (48 acres) Kapa‘a (18 acres) Kalāheo (2 acres)

2005 68 acres State Parks

Kawainui Wildlife Sanctuary 2008 693 acres DLNR-DOFAW

Maui Central Maui Regional Park Reserve & Sports Complex


Līpoa Point 2014 280 acres DLNR

Hawai‘i Lapakahi State Historical Park (expansion)


Kīholo State Park Reserve 2002 4,362 acres State Parks

Kohanaiki Beach Park 2013 38 acre County

Machado Acres Park 2013 8 acres County

Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields (transfer from DLNR to County)

2004 33 acres County


CHAPTER 4Trends

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4 TRENDSThis chapter summarizes trends in outdoor recreation in the U.S. and in Hawai‘i since the 2008 SCORP. The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the outdoor recreation developments that recreation organizations, public agencies, and policy makers identify as priorities.

4.1 NATIONAL TRENDS & PRIORITIESThe following sections describe several studies that have been completed since 2008 on outdoor recreation trends in the U.S.

4.1.1 OUTDOOR RECREATION TRENDS AND FUTURES The U.S. Forest Service published a report in 2010 that describes current outdoor recreation participation patterns by Americans and compares patterns across regional and demographic strata. Focusing on recreation activities conducted in areas of rangeland and forest land, the report’s purpose was to feed into an overall assessment of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. The five outdoor recreation activities the report projects to grow fastest nationally in per capita outings over the next five years are (in order of projected growth): (1) Developed skiing; (2) Undeveloped skiing; (3) Challenge activities (mountain climbing, rock climbing, caving); (4) Equestrian activities; and (5) Motorized water activities (motorboating, waterskiing, personal water craft) (Cordell, 2012).

4.1.2 OUTDOOR PARTICIPATION REPORT The Outdoor Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established by the Outdoor Industry Association prepares an annual study tracking outdoor recreation trends of Americans. In 2013, study results were based on a survey of over 40,000 people, ages 6 and above. Key findings from the 2013 study include:

• About 50 percent of Americans over the age of six participated in outdoor recreation in 2012.

• About one-quarter of all outdoor recreators participate in outdoor activities at least twice per week.

• Running is the most popular exercise among Americans when measured by number of participants and total annual outings.

• Stand up paddling had the highest number of new participants in 2012.

• Adventure racing grew the most of any outdoor recreation activity over the past five years.

• Outdoor participation rates are increasing among adolescent boys but decreasing for adolescent girls.

• Barriers to outdoor recreation include a lack of interest among youth, but for young adults, lack of time is a bigger barrier.

Source: Bryan Elkus flickr


4.1.3 NATIONAL SURVEY OF FISHING, HUNTING AND WILDLIFE-ASSOCIATED RECREATION Fishing, hunting, and wildlife-associated recreation is incredibly popular both nationwide and in Hawai‘i. Recognizing this, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducts the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation every five years. It is considered one of the nation’s most important wildlife recreation databases and is intended to inform the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. Wildlife-associated recreation is reported in two major categories: 1) fishing and hunting and 2) wildlife watching, which includes observing, photographing, and feeding fish or wildlife. These categories are not mutually exclusive because many individuals participate in more than one activity.

The 2011 survey found that 465,000 Hawai‘i residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older fished, hunted, or watched wildlife in Hawai‘i.

Figure 6 provides a summary of the national survey results for activities in Hawai‘i for residents and visitors. The sum of anglers, hunters, and wildlife watchers exceeds the total number of participants in wildlife-related recreation because many individuals engaged in more than one wildlife-related activity.

4.2 STATEWIDE TRENDS & PRIORITIES

4.2.1 POPULATION GROWTHPopulation has a direct impact on recreation. As population increases, the demand for recreational facilities increases as well. Population growth often creates greater population densities and urbanization, especially on islands with limited land area.

Figure 6. Wildlife-associated Recreation in Hawai‘i

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For the last 20 years, statewide population growth has been steady at an annual rate of 0.9 percent (Figure 7). Although the population has grown at a higher rate in Kaua‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i counties, the City and County of Honolulu continues to be home to over half of the state’s population (Figure 8). Population growth is expected to continue, but at a lower rate than seen during the last five years. By 2035, projections show a statewide growth rate of 0.7 percent (Figure 9). Hawai‘i is growing at an above average rate compared to the rest of the U.S.

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The Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) estimates about a 25 percent increase in the state’s population between 2010 and 2040 (State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, 2012).

4.2.2 RACE & ETHNICITYHawai‘i is one of the most racially diverse states in the U.S. Nearly a quarter (23.6 percent) of the state’s population identifies as two or more races. Only 2.4 percent of people in the U.S. as a whole identify as two or more races.

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Table 5. Top 10 Ranking of Selected Races by Population in Hawai‘i 2010

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RACE POPULATION RACE POPULATION

White 336,599 White 564,323

Filipino 197,497 Filipino 342,095

Japanese 185,502 Japanese 312,292

Native Hawaiian 80,337 Native Hawaiian 289,970

Chinese 54,955 Chinese 199,751

Korean 24,203 Korean 48,699

Black or African American 21,424 Black or African American 38,820

Samoan 18,287 Samoan 37,463

Vietnamese 9,779 American Indian & Alaska Native 33,470

Marshallese 6,316 Vietnamese 13,266


4.2.3 AGING & SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONSFollowing a national trend, the Hawai‘i population is aging due to declining birth rates and longer life expectancies. The median age of the resident population in Hawai‘i rose to 38.6 years in 2010 from 36.2 years in 2000 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010; U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). The population of those 65 years and older rose from 160,601 in 2000 to 195,138 in 2010 (21 percent increase) (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010).

The Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) estimates about a 25 percent increase in the state’s population between 2010 and 2040 (State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, 2012).

4.2.2 RACE & ETHNICITYHawai‘i is one of the most racially diverse states in the U.S. Nearly a quarter (23.6 percent) of the state’s population identifies as two or more races. Only 2.4 percent of people in the U.S. as a whole identify as two or more races.

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According to the 2012 American Community Survey, 10.9 percent of Hawai‘i civilian non-institutionalized residents reported a disability. This is skewed toward older people – 34.4 percent of people 65 years of age and older have a disability. Of the total population reporting a disability, 21.9 percent are employed and earn an annual median income of $23,299, which is more than $8,000 below the median income of a person without a disability. Accordingly, a significantly larger portion of the disabled population is below the poverty line (16.0 percent versus 9.4 percent) (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012).

4.2.4 MILITARY POPULATION GROWTHAs the only U.S. state located in the Pacific Ocean, Hawai‘i is home to a variety of military installations, creating a high military personnel population in the islands. All of the military installations in Hawai‘i are on O‘ahu except the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kaua‘i and Pōhakuloa Training Area on Hawai‘i Island. The military installations are: Marine Corp Base Hawai‘i, Wheeler Army Airfield, Schofield Army Barracks, Fort Shafter Army Base, Barbers Point Coast Guard Air Station, Bellows Air Force Station, Kahuku Training Area, Makua Training Area and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

The number of active duty military personnel has been increasing in recent years. In 2000, 81,486 military personnel and dependents resided in Hawai‘i, or 6.7 percent of the state’s total population. The amount of military personnel and their dependents rose in 2013 to 107,604, or 7.6 percent of the state’s total population (State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, 2013).

4.2.5 TOURISM GROWTHThe tourism industry plays an extremely significant role in Hawai‘i’s economy. In 2007, tourism generated more than $14.5 billion in visitor spending (State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, 2013). In addition, tourism generates state taxes through accommodation, sales, and auto rental taxes. Visitor arrival is in large part motivated by Hawai‘i’s outdoor appeal, as demonstrated by many tourism marketers’ reliance on outdoor images in advertising and vacation guides (Figure 12).

Figure 12. Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Website Highlights a State Park

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People visiting Hawai‘i affect the state’s total de facto population and average daily census. As shown in Figure 13, on any given day in 2012, there were 201,267 people visiting Hawai‘i adding approximately 15 percent more to the total population.

The global recession, which began around 2008, had an immediate negative impact on the tourism industry with a noticeable drop in visitor arrivals. The visitor arrival numbers, however, have steadily increased each year since then as shown in Figure 14; and in fact, the 2012 visitor arrivals were the highest they have been since the beginning of recordkeeping in 1966. The rate of increase in arrivals dropped significantly in 2013, but the total number of arrivals still increased. The number of visitors to Hawai‘i is forecast to increase to nearly ten million annual arrivals in 2040 from around 8.6 million in 2014 (State of Hawai‘i Department of Business,

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Economic Development, and Tourism, 2012). If the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is successful in attracting rising Asian markets like China and Korea, this number could rise even further.

Visitor arrivals have not been evenly distributed throughout the islands. As shown in Figure 15, O‘ahu receives the largest number of visitors with 63 percent of the state’s total.

The 2012 Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Report by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) utilized surveys to measure satisfaction levels for different components of the visitor experience (accommodations, attractions, dining, shopping, etc.). It also provides data on the activities visitors engaged in during their vacation.

Visitors give high marks for their overall experience in Hawai‘i. On average, 73 percent of visitors rated their most recent trip as “excellent” in 2012. This rating is one of the highest satisfaction rates since HTA began this survey and continues the positive trend of the past five years (Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, 2012b).

4.2.6 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAccording to the University of Hawai‘i’s Economic Research Organization (UHERO), Hawai‘i’s economy is likely to be on the path towards strong expansion over the next several years (2013). After a slowdown in the tourism industry during the global recession, growth in arrivals is expected to continue to expand, albeit at a slower pace. UHERO estimates that visitor spending will expand by around seven percent in both 2014 and 2015 (UHERO, 2013). Given the importance of visitors for recreation funding, this is good news for outdoor recreation. However, the increase in number of arrivals may also strain recreational facilities and should be taken into account in maintenance and improvement planning.

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Hit hard by the recession of 2008, the construction sector in Hawai‘i is currently in a cyclical expansion. UHERO estimates that, in 2013, the number of construction jobs will rise by nearly 10,000 compared to 2012. The recession also impacted recreation providers who had to cut budgets and staff, resulting in deferred maintenance, limited new construction, and reduced programs. Therefore, the period of 2009-2014 has seen recreational agencies focus on repair and maintenance efforts with hopes of moving into new park developments in the next several years.

General unemployment, already low in Hawai‘i compared to the rest of the nation, is expected to continue to fall to 3.6 percent in 2016. Personal income (adjusted for inflation) is anticipated to continue to rise (UHERO, 2013). All of these developments will improve the tax base. This is a positive development for recreation because many recreation agencies receive a significant amount of funding from taxes. It may also result in more disposable income available to residents, who may take greater advantage of recreation opportunities.

In general, after several years of economic challenges, Hawai‘i’s economy is on the upswing. This comes with both positive effects on recreation (increased revenues) and with concern for the increased demand on already taxed facilities. As reported by the Outdoor Industry Association, outdoor recreation is estimated to generate 6.7 billion dollars in consumer spending, 65,000 direct Hawai‘i jobs and $478 million in state and local tax revenue (Outdoor Industry Association, 2014).

4.2.7 INADEQUACY OF PHYSICAL FITNESS The Hawai‘i Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan’s (PAN Plan 2020) most relevant findings to the SCORP are related to Hawai‘i’s inadequate physical fitness. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a mixture of aerobic and muscle strengthening activities (Table 6). In 2011, nearly 60 percent of Hawai‘i’s adults met the aerobic recommendations and 32 percent met the muscle strengthening requirements. However, only 23.8 percent meet the recommendations for the combination of aerobic and muscle activities. High school students in Hawai‘i are even less likely to get the recommended amount of physical activity – only 21 percent of students got 60 minutes of aerobic activity a day (State of Hawai‘i Department of Health, 2013).

Table 6. Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults and Youth

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Adults (>18 years) Moderate Aerobic 150 min/week

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Adults also need muscle strengthening activities on two or more days per week. As part of their 60 minutes a day, children need to include muscle strengthening and bone strengthening activities at least three times a week.

Source: Hawai‘i State Department of Health, 2013


The PAN Plan 2020 “describes strategies to increase physical activity and healthy eating, with long-term goals of reducing overweight, obesity, and chronic disease among all Hawai’i residents” (State of Hawai‘i Department of Health, 2013). Several of the plan’s objectives relate directly to outdoor recreation:• Objective 2: Designate and allocate a minimum of ten percent of federal and state highway transportation funds to implement complete streets, bicycle and pedestrian plans, greenbelt and trail systems, and Safe Routes to School programs.• Objective 4: Develop and implement processes at the state and by every county to include physical activity priorities when determining building design and location, land-use planning, and transportation decisions (e.g., revise, disseminate, and utilize the Healthy Community Design Assessment/Checklist). • Objective 5: Increase by ten percent the percentage of people who use active transportation to commute to work or school by expanding opportunities for active transportation (e.g., bike share programs, public transit, transit-oriented development, Safe Routes to School, Work and Recreation).

4.2.8 PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPSPublic-private partnerships are becoming increasingly important to providers, especially county park agencies, as a way to help fill funding gaps, to accomplish maintenance at a lower cost, or to provide unique improvements or services and programs. In 2008, 31 percent of agency providers responding to the SCORP survey indicated they utilized “adopt-a-park” programs or other partnerships with non-profits. In 2014, the percentage increased to 52 percent of respondents, indicating a growing awareness of these partnerships and possibly a greater reliance upon them to deliver services. Every county except Maui currently has some level of adopt-a-park program for community members to assist with maintenance and improvements of parks. As a good example, the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation has benefited from 44,026 hours of community service to the county’s parks in just the first four months of 2014. The County of Hawai‘i reported that they could not operate or maintain certain recreation areas without the help of their adopt-a-park groups. However, it is critical that these groups are set up in a way that promotes longevity and commitment to the parks. The County of Maui told a cautionary tale in which community members volunteered to build a playground at Kalakupua, but then there was not enough community assistance to help maintain it, and eventually, the county had to close the playground for safety reasons.

Public-private partnerships can also facilitate improvements or services and programs that are above the standard infrastructure or unique to a place. One example is the recent lease of Kewalo Basin to Howard Hughes Corporation, where it is expected that, through the lease, Howard Hughes will improve facilities commensurate with the luxury housing that the corporation is building across Ala Moana Boulevard (Magin, 2014). The commercial enterprise will also have the freedom to negotiate with commercial entities to provide services and retail opportunities within the harbor. Similarly, non-profit “friends of” groups that manage outdoor recreation facilities are able to solicit unique commercial services unfettered by public procurement laws

“High school students in Hawai‘i are even less likely to get the recommended amount of physical activity – only 21 percent of students got 60 minutes of aerobic activity a day in 2011.”

(State of Hawai‘i Department of Health, 2013)

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focused on lowest bids. This freedom enables the selection of concessionaires with brand recognition or maintenance providers with corporate efficiencies.

Other public-private partnerships can leverage resources for the public good. The City and County of Honolulu Parks and Recreation Department partners with Matson, Inc.’s Ka Ipu ‘Aina program, which encourages community service by providing free shipping containers for waste during volunteer park clean-ups and donating $1,000 to organizations that participate in a major park clean-up. Community curatorships or “friends of” groups also leverage social capital for the public good, motivating volunteers to accomplish maintenance functions of facilities such as ball fields and trails or conducting ecological or cultural interpretation and restoration projects. These partnerships have numerous benefits including providing expanded services, strengthening community bonds, encouraging community members to be physically active in an outdoor recreation setting, and developing deeper personal connections with the land and water.

4.2.9 TRENDS IN STATE LEGISLATIONA brief description of all state legislation related to outdoor recreation passed between 2008 and 2014 is included in Appendix B. This section describes only a selection of the bills.

Shoreline Access. One of the most important pieces of legislation to be passed since the last SCORP was Act 160, which was signed into law in June 2010. Act 160 protects the public’s right to lateral shoreline access. It requires DLNR to maintain beach transit corridors by prohibiting landowners’ human-induced vegetation that interferes with access within the corridor.

Liability. In 2014, state liability protection for warning signs for outdoor recreation on public lands was made permanent through the passing of Act 86. Both the state and many outdoor recreationists had long advocated for this law to be made permanent as it makes the state more certain that it will always be protected from tort liability.

Increasing Funding to State Recreation Agencies. Two laws, Act 161 (2013) and Act 081 (2014), aimed to increase the amount of Transient Accommodation Tax revenues allocated to State Parks and Nā Ala Hele from $1 million to $3 million a year. However, Act 161 directed the increased revenue to the state General Fund and Act 081 diverted the funding to acquisition of Turtle Bay.

Multi-modal Transportation. In the 2008 SCORP, bicycle and pedestrian paths came through as an issue of statewide importance. Since that time, state and county agencies have responded to this need by beginning to incorporate the concepts of multi-modal transportation into their laws and policies. The state passed a law (Act 54) in 2009 requiring the State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and county transportation departments to adopt a “Complete Streets” policy that:

“seeks to reasonably accommodate convenient access and mobility for all users of the public highways…including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, motorists, and persons of all ages and ability.”


Both the state and counties have produced policy and reports to advance the principles of Complete Streets. In 2012, O‘ahu developed the O‘ahu Bike Plan, which aims to construct 559 miles of on- and off-road bikeway facilities over the next 20 to 30 years. Kaua‘i’s Holo Holo 2020 vision and Multi-modal Transit Plan both include plans to expand existing and add new multi-use paths for bike and pedestrian use. One of Kaua‘i’s signature developments in this area is the Ke Ala Hele Makalae multi-use coastal trail discussed in Section 4.3.4. Both this trail and the planned Hilo Bayfront Trail have received LWCF grants in part because the 2008 SCORP identified multi-use trails as a high recreation priority. HDOT’s Hawai‘i Pedestrian Plan, released in May 2013, details a number of steps towards making Hawai‘i’s roadways more pedestrian-friendly. This plan won the American Planning Association’s National Planning Excellence Award for Transportation. Although they may be transportation-focused, by providing bike lanes or an improved pedestrian experience, these plans help to advance outdoor recreation activities that are important to Hawai‘i.

Improved Communication and Management. Several laws have been passed since 2008 that relate to improved communication between the public and the state as well as between different recreationists. Act 145, passed in 2014, establishes a two-year pilot project to resolve user conflicts on public recreational lands by convening one working group on O‘ahu to identify and implement management strategies. Act 194 (2012) established the West Maui Ocean Recreation Management Area Advisory Committee to advise DLNR on state waters within the area.

Effects of Climate Change. In 2012, the Hawai‘i legislature passed Act 286, incorporating climate adaption into the Hawai‘i State Planning Act. The resulting statute, Section 226-109 Hawai‘i Revised Statues, sets forth ten priority guidelines for state and county decision-making. The ten guidelines are listed below:

• Ensure that Hawaii’s people are educated, informed, and aware of the impacts climate change may have on their communities;

• Encourage community stewardship groups and local stakeholders to participate in planning and implementation of climate change policies;

• Invest in continued monitoring and research of Hawaii’s climate and the impacts of climate change on the State;

• Consider native Hawaiian traditional knowledge and practices in planning for the impacts of climate change;

• Encourage the preservation and restoration of natural landscape features, such as coral reefs, beaches and dunes, forests, streams, floodplains, and wetlands, that have the inherent capacity to avoid, minimize, or mitigate the impacts of climate change;

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• Explore adaptation strategies that moderate harm or exploit beneficial opportunities in response to actual or expected climate change impacts to the natural and built environments;

• Promote sector resilience in areas such as water, roads, airports, and public health, by encouraging the identification of climate change threats, assessment of potential consequences, and evaluation of adaptation options;

• Foster cross-jurisdictional collaboration between county, state, and federal agencies and partnerships between government and private entities and other nongovernmental entities, including nonprofit entities;

• Use management and implementation approaches that encourage the continual collection, evaluation, and integration of new information and strategies into new and existing practices, policies, and plans; and

• Encourage planning and management of the natural and built environments that effectively integrate climate change policy.

4.2.10 HAWAI‘I OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLANThe Hawai‘i Coastal Zone Management Program is responsible for development of the Ocean Resources Management Plan (ORMP), which is prepared to address activities affecting the Coastal Zone. In Hawai‘i, the Coastal Zone is defined as the entire state, and so the ORMP relates to activities on land, the coasts and the ocean as well as their effects on marine and coastal areas. The ORMP acknowledges the impacts to the coastal zone from commercial uses and visitor and resident outdoor recreation. Most of the goals in the ORMP are related, in one way or another, to outdoor recreation, but the following goals have direct bearing on outdoor recreation (State of Hawai‘i Coastal Zone Management Program, 2013):

• Increase number of shoreline accessways.• Increase number of enforcement officers assigned exclusively to enforce fishing rules.• Increase the number of projects or Best Management Practices implemented and

evaluated at priority coral reef sites (in reference to the Hawai‘i Coral Reef Strategy 2010-2010, prepared by DLNR-DAR).

• Day use mooring program funded and implemented in consultation with communities.• Increase in percent of day use moorings maintained and managed by the state.• Increase in number of classes/educational efforts completed to educate boaters on

day use moorings and the importance of mooring maintenance.• Increase in number of tour operators who are recognized as Dolphin SMART (a voluntary

program through NOAA to recognize tour operators who encourage responsible viewing of wild dolphins).

• Increase in number of moorings for Native Hawaiian canoes that are operated exclusively for educational purposes.

• Increase in number of fishpond restoration projects given technical assistance and support for permitting processes.

• Increase in number of community outreach and awareness events held and/or participants reached.

• Inclusion of Hawai‘i marine resource module as part of required boater education certification requirement.

• Increase in number of Community Based Sustainable Fisheries Areas.

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4.2.11 ALTERNATIVE FINANCING FOR PUBLIC ACCESS In 2013, the Hawai‘i Office of Coastal Zone Management initiated an effort to investigate and evaluate means for financing coastal public access acquisition, improvements and maintenance. This initiative recognizes the importance of ensuring coastal access to Hawai‘i’s people and the difficulties associated with public acquisition, improvements, and maintenance due to prohibitive cost of land and limited public budgets. This initiative also recognized that each of Hawai‘i’s four counties have coastal acquisition programs that rely on traditional means (i.e. dedication of land with development). However, the programs vary in strength, funding, and staffing due to the many other priorities that the counties face. Seeking to provide the counties with additional resources in the form of research and recommendations, the CZM program has prepared this in-depth evaluation of existing programs, financing opportunities, and alternative strategies that may not have been considered in Hawai‘i. The report was published in July 2014 (PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc., 2014).

4.2.12 STATE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVEIn 2013, Governor Neil Abercrombie tasked Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui with expanding Hawai‘i’s ability to host major sports events through the state’s Sports Development Initiative. The goal of this program is to “establish Hawai‘i as a premier sports destination for professional, amateur and youth athletics” (2013). It will also promote and expand youth athlete mentoring, camps and clinics as well as encourage active, healthy lifestyles for both children and adults. Sports tourism is a growing market that both affects and depends on the quality of outdoor recreation resources statewide. High profile recreation and sports events draw large numbers of residents and visitors annually as spectators, participants, sponsors, and often national and international media coverage. They are also beneficial to the economy, bringing in over $100 million annually.

Some of the existing major sports events in Hawai‘i include the Honolulu Marathon, National Football League’s Pro Bowl, Ironman Triathlon, Sony Open (golf), Moloka‘i Hoe (canoe racing), Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, Maui Invitational (basketball), and the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Up until June 2014, Hawai‘i was in the running to host the 35th America’s Cup sailing race in 2017. The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest international sport trophy.

Developing and maintaining world-class recreational facilities is a major factor in being able to attract international sports events. Facilities, such as the Waipi‘o Peninsula Soccer Complex, have potential benefits as valuable economic and community resources. Sports events, ranging from participant-based tournaments, like the AYSO National Championship, to spectator-based events, like the Pro Bowl, represent an area for potential growth of the recreation-based tourism market that will have great economic benefits without overtaxing our state’s natural resources. The Aquatic Center at the Patsy T. Mink Central O‘ahu Regional Park meets a similar need for swimming events. Recognizing this crucial component of sports tourism, the Lieutenant Governor’s Sports Development Initiative specifically includes “the improvement of current facilities and development of world-class, state-of-the-art venues.”

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4.3 COUNTY TRENDS & PRIORITIESA prominent trend among Hawai‘i’s four Counties is a recognition of the value of parks and trails for Hawai‘i’s residents and visitors. Mayoral speeches and initiatives give weight to the need for new parks and to improve aging facilities. Simultaneously, parks departments are also focusing on a backlog of deferred maintenance. A few of the trending initiatives are highlighted below. In addition, a descriptive listing of county ordinances from Honolulu, Maui, and Hawai‘i related to outdoor recreation is included in Appendix B.

4.3.1 CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s 2013 State of the City speech highlighted five priorities, one of which is, “re-establishing pride in our city parks, our crown jewels.” The speech expressed concern with the perception of Honolulu’s parks as unsafe and unclean and expressed a desire for the City to be known for great parks. The Mayor identified two parks specifically, Ala Moana Park due to its proximity to boat harbors and visitor amenities and Thomas Square due to its historic nature and its central location among established arts and educational institutions (Caldwell, Inaugural State of the City Address, 2013). The Mayor’s 2014 State of the City speech was given at the Ala Moana Beach Park’s McCoy Pavilion to underscore the importance of parks. The 2014 address proposed $65 million for parks operations and maintenance, $39 million for parks capital improvements, and suggested that public-private partnerships will be sought to help revitalize Honolulu’s park system (Caldwell, 2014).

Bike lanes and bike shares were also mentioned as a priority in the Mayor’s 2014 State of the City address. One of the City and County of Honolulu’s major outdoor recreation initiatives has been the O‘ahu Bike Plan, which was completed in 2012. The plan’s vision is that “O‘ahu is a bicycle friendly community where bicycling is a safe, viable and popular travel choice for residents and visitors of all ages.” Intended to guiding the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services’ bikeway planning, the O‘ahu Bike Plan’s goals are as follows:

• To increase the mode share of bicycle trips.

• To enhance cooperation between roadway users.• To encourage and promote bicycling as a safe, convenient, and pleasurable means of

travel.• To be recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle-Friendly Community.

The O‘ahu Bike Plan proposes to implement policies related to the 5 “E’s” of bicycle planning (i.e. encouragement, engineering, education, enforcement and evaluation) and to construct 559 miles of on- and off-road bikeway facilities over the next 20 to 30 years.

Groundbreaking of King Street cycle track in Honolulu, September 2014.(Source: City and County of Honolulu Bicycle Program’s Facebook page)

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4.3.2 COUNTY OF MAUIAccording to Mayor Alan Arakawa’s State of the County addresses from 2011, 2012, and 2014, some of the main issues the County of Maui has faced in regards to recreation include the need for additional sports fields, creation of liveable, walkable communities, protecting open space, and repair and maintenance of parks facilities. Several major projects have broken ground and/or been completed: West Maui Skate Park (partially funded through the LWCF); acquisition of Paukūkalo Coastal Wetlands; Kīhei Bikeway; South Maui Regional Park; Phase III of the Northshore Greenway, a bike and pedestrian path; and Central Maui Regional Park (County of Maui, 2011; County of Maui 2012; County of Maui, 2014). In collaboration with Maui County, DLNR, State Parks completed the acquisition of 65 acres and initiated construction on the first phase of Central Maui Regional Park in August 2014. In line with the lieutenant governor’s sports initiative, County has also brought the Maui Makani Classic international windsurfing competition to Ho‘okipa beach and plans to attract international kitesurfing contests as well.

Most recently, the County has been focused on operations, repair, and maintenance. In 2014, the mayor announced that the County is working to make improvements to and repairs on 42 park restrooms, starting with parks in Kahului, Pā‘ia, Ha‘ikū, Lahaina, and Nāpili. The County is also focusing on repairs to sports fields, outdoor courts, aquatic facilities, and passive recreation spaces (County of Maui, 2014).

4.3.3 COUNTY OF HAWAI‘IWhile the County of Hawai‘i has not developed any formal initiatives, the Department of Parks and Recreation has been actively investing in new, expanded, and improved parks and park facilities. For example, the Department is spending $3 million on children’s playgrounds. Most recently, they built one playground in Kona, one in Honoka‘a, and two in Hilo, one of which (at Pana‘ewa Zoo) was funded partially by the LWCF. In recent years, they have also added a summer youth basketball camp, a new campground at Kohanaiki, and Machado Acres Park in Hilo. Near-term projects include the Hilo Bayfront Trails, a network of multi-modal path expected to be partially funded with LWCF monies, and the first phase of the Pāhoa Park expansion, which will add $25 million in infrastructure, facilities, fields, and concessions. Planning is also underway for district parks in Waimea and Kealakehe.

Mayor Billy Kenoi has also been active in supporting outdoor recreation, especially in parks, and physical fitness. His office organizes annual Hawai‘i Health Fests on various parts of the island. In 2013 and 2014, the mayor’s office held a Keiki Triathlon as part of Kenoi’s Healthy Hawai‘i Island initiative, which aims “to connect, build, and activate a healthy community” (Office of the Mayor Billy Kenoi, County of Hawai‘i, 2013). Since he took office in 2008, Kenoi’s

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administration has seen the opening of seven new playgrounds and the renovation, planning, or ground breaking of twenty parks. Like the County of Maui, the County of Hawai‘i is also focusing on catching up on an $80 million maintenance back log (Lauer, 2013).

4.3.4 COUNTY OF KAUA‘IOne of the overarching, recreation-related initiatives on Kaua‘i since 2010 has been Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr.’s Holo Holo 2020 vision. In his 2010 inauguration speech, the mayor defined Holo Holo 2020 as a call “for all organizations, businesses, residents and visitors on Kaua‘i to be part of creating an island that is sustainable, values our native culture, has a thriving and healthy economy, cares for all – keiki (children) to kūpuna (elder adults), and has a responsible and user-friendly local government” (County of Kaua‘i, n.d.). Of the 38 projects proposed under Holo Holo 2020, the following relate to outdoor recreation:

• Complete Kalāheo Neighborhood Center community garden• Expand Hanalei Black Pot Beach Park to ten acres• Amend park rules to regulate commercial activities• Complete Ke Ala Hele Makalae (a multi-use path on the east side of the island)• Create “super” beach parks with upgraded facilities• Create a park/lawn area at the Civic Center• Complete Kaneiolouma restoration, an archaeological and cultural site in Po‘ipū • Place cultural facilities under stewardship agreements• Restore/preserve cultural sites• Complete Kekaha Gardens Park• Sustainability for EnhanceFitness program2

As listed above, one notable recreation project of Holo Holo 2020 is completion of Ke Ala Hele Makalae (“the path that goes by the coast”), which is a scenic multi-use path along Kaua‘i’s east shore. As of January 2014, the path extends from ‘Āhihi Point at its northernmost end to Lydgate Park with a gap in Waipouli. When complete, the path will run for 16 miles, connecting Anahola with Līhu‘e and Nāwiliwili.

Like the Counties of Maui and Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i is dealing with maintenance and repair back logs. In his 2013 State of the County address, Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. put forth a vision called “Raising the Bar.” Part of this vision is the creation of a parks “Rapid Response Team” that can

“be deployed to insure [sic] that leaks are fixed, vandalism is addressed, and, above all, health and safety issues are identified and addressed in a timely manner. And by that I [Mayor Carvalho] mean IMMEDIATELY.”

“Raising the Bar” also means that the Public Works and Parks Departments of Kaua‘i are given adequate funds for essential repair and maintenance at parks, even while other departments experience budget cuts (Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho’s 2013 State of the County Address, 2013).

2 EnhanceFitness is a “low-cost, evidence-based group exercise program, helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives” (http://www.projectenhance.org/enhancefitness.aspx). It started in 2007 on Kaua‘i, and is offered three days a week at eight locations around the island.

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Responding to the need for strategic park planning, County of Kaua‘i, Department of Parks & Recreation published a parks master plan in 2013. The plan includes a prioritized list of park improvement projects broken down by the island’s Planning Districts based on a parks inventory and an assessment of shortcomings and future demand. Specific park improvement projects were prioritized by phase (Kimura International, Inc., 2013).

Another major recreation-related county plan is the Kaua‘i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan, which was adopted by the County Council in January 2013. This plan outlines the steps the County will take to achieve a balanced multimodal transportation system through the year 2035. Goals outlined in the plan include a transportation system that supports public health and enhances the cultural values of Kaua‘i, the rural character of the island and a high quality of life.

A locally well-publicized development affecting outdoor recreation on the island of Kaua‘i is the County’s 2010 plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice in response to violations of the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The violations stemmed from the killing and/or wounding Newell’s shearwaters, endangered migratory seabirds. The nocturnal birds are attracted to bright lights and young fledglings circle the light source until they fall from exhaustion or from colliding with buildings or wires (State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, 2014). Once on the ground, the exhausted or injured birds are easy prey for feral cats, dogs or killed by automobiles on roadways. The subsequent legal action against the County resulted in the development of a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) that includes minimization of bright nighttime lighting during the fledgling months. This affects outdoor recreation in that sports that were formerly scheduled during the evening under lights (most notably, high school football) are now scheduled during afternoon hours. The result for outdoor recreation is a shift in a popular social activity, Friday night high school football games. However, the limitation in hours that sports can be played in a 24-hour period may create a broader pressure on demand for a variety Kaua‘i’s sports courts and fields.


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5 WETLANDS RESOURCE PLAN5.1 PURPOSE OF THIS CHAPTERThe U.S. federal government recognizes that wetlands play an integral role in maintaining the quality of life and support our national economy, food supply, water supply and quality, flood control, and fish, wildlife, and plant resources. To help in the protection of wetland resources, The Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986 (16 U.S. Code Sections 3901-3932, November 10, 1986, as amended 1998 and 2002) authorized the purchase of wetlands using Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) funds.

Since passage of the Act, SCORPs have been required to establish wetland acquisition priorities for LWCF allocations. At a minimum, the wetlands component of the SCORP must:

• Be consistent with the National Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

• Provide evidence of consultation with the state agency responsible for fish and wildlife resources.

• Contain a listing of those wetland types that should receive priority for acquisition (section 5.5).

5.2 WETLAND VALUESWetlands are lands that are transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems, where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is often covered by shallow water (Erickson, 2006). Wetlands are characterized by the presence of hydrology (water), soil type (oxygen deficient), and vegetation type (water tolerant). Wetlands can be fresh water, brackish water, or marine environments. They include places such as marshes, swamps, estuaries, and marine intertidal areas. Unique Hawaiian wetlands include brackish fishponds and anchialine ponds (typically brackish water pools that have a subsurface connection to the ocean due to porous substrates such as lava rock). Wetlands provide ecosystem services that are of value to humans and wildlife (discussed below). When translated to U.S. Dollars, Hawai‘i’s wetlands have been estimated to be valued between $4,443 and $5,206 per hectare (approximately $10,979-$12,864 per acre) (Ostergaard-Klem, 2012).

5.2.1 ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS Wetlands are extremely rich ecological environments, providing a host of landscape functions that support biodiversity and human needs. Wetland functions are generally grouped into three broad categories: biogeochemical functions (related to trapping and transforming chemicals which improve water quality), hydrologic functions (maintaining water regimes in a watershed which reduce flooding), and habitat or food web functions.

Wetlands provide habitat for thousands of species of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. A recent study found that in Hawai‘i, 222 federally listed threatened or endangered plants and animals use wetland ecosystems for all or part of their range (Van Rees & Reed, 2014). Wetlands

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provide ecological services to Hawai‘i’s human population by absorbing floodwaters from rain events, storm surge, and tsunami. This ability to control floods can alleviate property damage and loss and save lives. Wetlands also absorb excess nutrients, sediment, and other pollutants before they reach rivers, lakes, and oceans protecting the nearshore marine environment.

5.2.2 RECREATIONAL FUNCTIONSWetlands are excellent for fishing, canoeing, hiking, and bird-watching; and they make exceptional outdoor classrooms for people of all ages. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than half of U.S. adults (98 million people) hunt, fish, bird watch, or photograph wildlife in a wetland setting, spending a total of $59 million dollars annually (U.S. EPA, 2012). In addition, recreational use on National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) generated almost $1.7 billion in total economic activity during fiscal year 2006, according to a report released by the USFWS (Carver & Caudill, 2007). Recreational spending on refuges generated nearly $185.3 million in tax revenue at the local, County, State, and Federal level.

Wetlands serve as outdoor classrooms where ecological principles are taught. Through wetland education programs and community work days, people of all ages are better able to understand environmental concepts through hands-on activities, learn how to conscientiously interact with a wetland environment while contributing to the conservation of the resource.

Wetlands play an important role in Hawai‘i’s recreational and commercial fishing industry. While only a small percent of Pacific island marine life are estuarine-dependent, several of these species are critically important to Hawai‘i’s economy, such as the ‘ama‘ama (mullet), awa (milkfish), ‘opae (shrimp), and the nehu, a tropical anchovy used as live bait in the pole-and-line skipjack tuna fishery. Wetlands also provide, directly or through the food chain, prey organisms for reef and open coastal fishery resources.

In Hawai‘i, wetlands offer a cultural and/or subsistence environment where kalo (taro) has been historically grown in irrigated field systems called lo‘i. Some lo‘i kalo were naturally occurring wetlands that were adapted to agriculture while others were man-made and irrigated by ditches known as ‘auwai. Regardless of origin, lo‘i kalo provide wetland functions and are some of Hawai‘i’s most visible wetlands. Interest in the cultivation of kalo, is an increasingly growing touchpoint for Hawai‘i residents. Lo‘i kalo have successfully been integrated with recreational facilities in places such as Ulupō Heiau State Historical Park on O‘ahu and Hā‘ena State Park on Kaua‘i, where local community gardening of kalo serves as an interpretive device. In nearby Hanalei, Kaua‘i agricultural producers grow kalo commercially within the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge.

Kids working in a kalo patch.

“More than half of U.S. adults (98 million people) hunt, fish, birdwatch, or photograph wildlife in a wetland setting, spending a total of $59 million dollars annually.”

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Wetlands play a key role in supporting quality ocean recreation in the Hawaiian Islands. Beach activities are the single-most popular outdoor recreational activity among visitors to Hawai‘i (Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, 2012) and “visiting a beach” was ranked as the most popular water-based activity in the 2015 SCORP public survey. Wetlands clean surface runoff physically and chemically and slow pulses of freshwater and sediment during times of heavy rain. The water quality functions of wetlands help protect sensitive coral reef habitat from pollutants, fluctuations in salinity, and sediment loads, and help to keep Hawai‘i’s waters clear and inviting for everyone who loves beach recreation.

5.2.3 MANAGEMENT & REGULATION OF WETLANDSSeveral federal, state, and county agencies are involved with the management of wetlands in the State of Hawai‘i. In general, the priority is management for resource protection with recreation a secondary emphasis, where appropriate. Current management and restoration measures allow for some passive recreational and/or educational use of wetlands, such as interpretive programs, environmental education programs, bird watching, and guided hikes depending on the sensitivity of the resource and the program mission of the managing agency. Federal AgenciesFour federal agencies – the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, the USFWS, and the EPA – are responsible for the planning, administration, acquisition, protection, and management of wetlands. Since 1994, these agencies have operated cooperatively under a Memorandum of Agreement in an attempt to improve the protection of wetlands and to promote fair and flexible wetlands programs for landowners.

NOAA is another agency involved with wetland management issues. NOAA funds and implements several programs that protect wetlands, particularly in coastal and estuarine environments, in order to fulfill the agency’s responsibilities relative to the Endangered Species Act and Magnusson-Stevens Fishery and Conservation Act. NOAA funding directly supports the states’ Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program for shoreline conservation which includes wetland protection. NOAA also manages the National Estuary Research Reserves System, and in 2013, Hawai‘i’s CZM Program initiated the process to select and nominate an estuary for inclusion in the NERR system. Other programs include Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, and the Community Based Restoration Program.

The NPS plays an active role in wetlands management, restoration, for wetland resources within its parks and public awareness through the Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Program, and the preparation of SCORPs.

Figure 16. Providers’ Anticipated Wetland Management Activities

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State AgenciesAgencies involved with the acquisition, management, and restoration of wetlands at the state level include DLNR’s DOFAW, Division of State Parks, and Land Division; the Department of Health (DOH); Office of Hawaiian Affairs; and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. There is no state wetland plan; however, DOFAW is currently updating the State Wildlife Action Plan, which includes actions related to waterbirds and their wetland habitats. The division has also been managing a master plan for Kawainui-Hāmākua Marsh Complex on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i’s largest extant wetland and recognized since 2005 as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention (Morin, 2014).

County AgenciesAs land owners, Hawai‘i’s four counties are responsible for managing parks and open space some of which include wetlands, such as the man-made lake (flood control feature) created at Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden and the natural wetland and fishpond at Kualoa Regional Park (both on O‘ahu). The County of Hawai‘i recently acquired Honu‘apo Park, which includes a fish pond and an estuary ecosystem.

In preparation for this SCORP update, a survey was administered to public agency staff that manage or plan for recreation (i.e. planning departments, park and recreation departments and resource management agencies). Of those participating in the survey, about 60 percent responded that their agencies own or manage wetlands for the protection of their ecological resources and about 50 percent of the agencies offer programs or recreational facilities in or oriented toward a wetland environment such as nature trails, boardwalks, or bird watching blinds. The survey included a question regarding respondent agencies’ plans for making investments in wetland resources: In the next five years does your agency plan to invest in wetland resources through acquisition, recreational facility development (e.g. boardwalks, interpretive signage), and/or protection? Of the 19 agency respondents, approximately 60 percent indicated that their agency plans some investment of resources in wetland acquisition, facility development or protection activities, with several respondents anticipating a combination of acquisition, development of recreational facilities and protection.

Other OrganizationsSeveral non-governmental organizations play an important role in wetlands management and restoration in Hawai‘i. These groups work toward restoration of wetlands and their values for cultural, water quality, aesthetic and other purposes.

Leading the effort to coordinate wetland interests is the Hawai‘i Wetlands Joint Venture (HWJV). The HWJV is one of a consortium of Joint Ventures within the Pacific Coast flyway, collectively known as the Pacific Coast Joint Venture (PCJV). The PCJV includes: Northern

Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary (Roxanne Darling flickr)

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California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. Their Strategic Plan for Wetland Conservation in Hawai‘i (2006) is considered to be the most comprehensive plan for wetland conservation purposes in Hawai‘i (Smith, 2014). The Plan is currently under revision and is anticipated to be finalized by the end of 2014.

Many other non-governmental organizations are involved with wetland conservation, including major land trusts such as the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust and the Trust for Public Land as well as The Nature Conservancy. Smaller, community-based non-profits throughout the state have also taken active roles in the protection and restoration of wetlands.

5.3 THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES

5.3.1 LOSS OF WETLAND AREAThe U.S. Geological Survey estimates that, in the 1780s, the U.S. contained an estimated 392 million acres of wetlands. Of these acres, 221 million were located in the lower 48 states, 170 million in Alaska, and approximately 59,000 in Hawai‘i (Dahl, 1990). In 2009, the lower 48 states contained an estimated 110.1 million acres of wetlands, meaning a loss of about 50 percent of wetland acreage (Dahl, 2011).

By the 1980s, Hawai‘i lost approximately 12 percent of its wetlands, reducing the wetland acreage of the state to 51,800 (Dahl, 1990). A recently published assessment of wetland losses in Hawai‘i that relies on advances in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) found that this number may be higher and that approximately 15 percent of the wetlands on the main Hawaiian Islands have been lost since pre-settlement times (Van Rees & Reed, 2014). The GIS-based analysis found that the rate of wetland loss the greatest on O‘ahu, where 65 percent of the island’s pre-settlement wetlands have been lost.

While the average overall state wetland loss appears low, Hawai‘i has lost valuable coastal wetlands at a much higher rate. The USFWS estimates that 22,475 acres of coastal wetlands existed circa 1780 and that coastal wetlands decreased by 31 percent to 15,474 acres in the 1980s (Dahl, 2011). Coastal wetland losses can be attributed to a conversion from wetland agriculture (e.g., taro, lotus, rice) to other agricultural uses such as sugarcane, and ranching activities.

Additionally, coastal wetlands are generally located in areas that are highly valued for development. Wetlands have been filled for development and have suffered secondary effects of human encroachment including loss of water quality due to point and non-point source water pollution.

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5.3.2 LOSS OF ECONOMIC VALUENet wetlands change is one environmental indicator that factors into Hawai‘i’s Gross Progress Indicators (GPI), a measure of economic productivity that is an alternative to Gross Domestic Product (Ostergaard-Klem, 2012). The GPI-Hawai‘i report, published in 2012, estimates that for the years between 1993 and 2000, the average annual cost for the state due to net wetland change at $1.11 million.

5.3.3 LOSS OF ECOLOGICAL VALUEOf Hawai‘i’s remaining wetlands, the PCJV estimates that approximately 75 percent are negatively impacted by altered hydrology and non-native invasive plants. Wetland hydrology has been affected by flood control measures, stream channelization, agricultural practices and the depletion of freshwater aquifers. These human-created alterations affect the volume and fluctuations of water in wetlands. Changes to the landscape also affect wetland water quality characteristics where the inputs of sediments, pollutants and brackish or saltwater into the resources are altered.

Wetlands are also degraded by invasive species which can outcompete native species. Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), California grass (Brachiaria mutica) and pickleweed (Batis maritima) are cited by both the PCJV and the USFWS as particularly troublesome plants that have done much damage to wetlands and degrade habitat for native and migratory birds (Ducks Unlimited, 2006), (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2011). Loss of ecological value means loss of habitat for several native organisms as documented by the USFWS Hawai‘i Fish Habitat Partnership in their strategic plan (Hawai‘i Fish Habitat Partnership, 2010).

5.3.4 CONSERVATION FUNDING ISSUESState and federal agencies continue their efforts to preserve wetland areas, but many projects are currently limited by a lack of funding. Over the past five years, public awareness of the value of wetlands has increased and technological resources have improved. However, despite federal initiatives, funding for natural resource agencies has decreased. For example, funding for land acquisition under the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program in 2012 was the lowest amount (at $5.1 million) in its ten year history, and it was not funded in 2013.

The global recession that began in 2008 has also constrained and reduced the budgets of state, local, and federal governments. In particular, the 2013 federal budget sequestration that prompted automatic spending cuts across all federal agencies has severely restricted the dependability of grants for wetland restoration and preservation. Hawai‘i’s state and local governments often depend on these federal grants to supplement their own wetland activities.Without adequate funding, opportunities for key acquisitions are lost, inventories remain uncompleted, trained staff are not always available to properly manage valuable wetland habitats, and needed supplies (e.g., materials for fence construction, signage, etc.) may be unavailable.

Wetland restoration interpretive signage, Makena, Maui

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5.4 UPDATE OF ACTIVITIES: 2008-2014This section provides an overview of wetland-related activities that have occurred since Hawai‘i’s SCORP update in 2008.

5.4.1 JUDICIAL DECISIONS AFFECTING WETLAND POLICYOver the years, wetlands policy and regulations have been shaped as a result of challenges to the Supreme Court (SWANCC v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2001), (Rapanos v. United States, 2006). In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the proportionality and nexus tests applied commonly in land use proceedings also apply to agencies requiring off-site wetlands mitigation as a condition of development approval (Koontz v. St. John’s River Water Management District, 2013).

5.4.2 CLEAN WATER ACT GUIDANCEIn response to judicial decisions, the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have submitted a final guidance for interagency review to help clarify what wetlands are subject to protections under the Clean Water Act. The purpose of the guidance is to clarify the types of waters that are protected by the Act by providing consistent procedures for identifying waters and wetlands that are subject to the Act. The guidance does not add any new types of waterbodies that were not protected by the Act previously (such as isolated wetlands) (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2013).

5.4.3 REISSUE OF NATIONWIDE PERMITS & REGIONAL CONDITIONSModifications to the Army Corps of Engineer’s nationwide permits (NWP) became effective in January 2013. The reissue is for 50 nationwide permits, 48 of which are re-issued from the 2007 NWP. One NWP pertaining to wetlands was no longer re-issued. It formerly authorized activities in waters and wetlands associated with inspections and repairs of pipelines, which can be authorized by other NWPs for maintenance and utility line activities. Two new NWPs authorize activities relating to renewable energy facilities on land and in water.

In addition to the NWPs, in 2012 the Honolulu Engineer District issued Regional Conditions that further modify the Nationwide Permit specific to certain sites and processes for Hawai‘i. As it relates to wetlands, the regional conditions specifically preclude certain NWPs from use at Kīhei Wetlands and precludes other NWPs from use at NWRs, State Wildlife Sanctuaries and Marine Life Conservation Districts located in Hawai‘i. It prohibits the use of other NWPs at anchialine pools, montane bogs, freshwater and saline lakes (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District, 2012).

5.4.4 RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND PLANSThe following is a listing of a few significant plans and reports prepared since the last SCORP update in 2008.

• The Hawai‘i Fish Habitat Partnership, a consortium of stakeholders with an interest in a technically sound aquatic habitat restoration program for Hawai‘i. Organized by the USFWS’s Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office, the Partnership issued a Strategic Plan in 2010. The plan identifies the importance of in-land habitats, with special mention of the importance of estuaries and the unique habitats that are provided by anchialine


ponds. Strategic Plan goals include several action items that pertain to wetlands.

• The USFWS finalized the Revised Recovery Plan for Hawaiian Waterbirds in 2011. This plan aims to restore and maintain multiple, self-sustaining populations of the four federally endangered Hawaiian waterbirds – the Hawaiian duck (koloa), Hawaiian common moorhen (‘alae ‘ula), Hawaiian coot (‘alae ke‘oke‘o), and Hawaiian stilt (ae‘o). The USFWS has divided Hawai‘i’s significant wetlands into the categories “Core Wetlands” and “Supporting Wetlands” in the Plan. Core wetlands are those areas that provide habitat for supporting larger populations of Hawaiian waterbirds. The plan emphasizes that core wetlands must be “secure from conversion to non-wetland condition and have reliable long-term management” (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2011). There are seventeen core wetlands identified in the plan. Supporting wetlands are those

areas that provide habitat important for smaller waterbird populations or that provide habitat needed seasonally by certain waterbird populations during their life cycle. The USFWS suggests that protection and management of these supporting wetlands is required to recover endangered waterbirds, but that there is room for some flexibility in how the sites are managed. There are thirty-four supporting wetlands identified in the plan.

• The State of Hawai‘i, Office of Planning Coastal Zone Management Program (CZM) initiated a process to select a site for eventual designation as a National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in 2013. The NERR System is a network of 28 areas representing different biogeographic regions of the U.S. that are protected for long-term research, water-quality monitoring, education and coastal stewardship. Established by the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) of 1972, as amended, the NERR System is a partnership program between NOAA and the coastal states. NOAA provides funding, national guidance and technical assistance to support research. Each NERR is managed on daily basis by a lead state agency or university, with input from local partners. Currently, Hawai‘i is not represented in the NERR system, but He‘eia Estuary on O‘ahu has been preliminarily selected as a NERR.

• The PCJV’s Strategic Plan for Wetland Conservation in Hawai‘i is currently under revision and is anticipated to be finalized by the end of 2014. The Plan contains an inventory of wetlands that utilizes the USFWS Recovery Plan data, in conjunction with the National Wetlands Inventory, state biological and physical data from state resource maps, and local knowledge of conservation worthy sites (http://pcjv.org/Hawaii/). The 2015 update will focus on identifying those wetlands that provide the greatest benefit

Ae‘o, Hawaiian Stilt (Minette Layne flickr)

“wetland protection and management is crucial to maintain self-sustaining breeding populations of waterbirds” (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau, 2011)

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to native waterbirds and migratory waterfowl (Rubey, 2014).

• In 2011 and 2013, the HWJV sponsored the Hawai‘i Wetlands and Waterbirds Workshop. The workshop provided a forum to wetland managers and professionals on current wetland science for site management and restoration techniques, with discussion of their effects in the context of Pacific Island ecosystems. It was at this workshop that a new paper was presented that estimated higher wetland losses than previously thought (Van Rees & Reed, 2014).

5.5 PRIORITY WETLAND TYPES FOR ACQUISITIONRecognizing that wetlands play an integral role in maintaining quality of life, the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986 authorizes the purchase of wetlands using Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) funds. Expenditures of LWCF grants on wetland resources should show consistency with the National Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan prepared by the USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1991).

The National Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan suggests that the states evaluate wetland acquisition projects with the following priority considerations:

With respect to scarcity, it has been established previously in this chapter that Hawai‘i has lost an estimated 12 percent to 15 percent of its wetlands. Wetland losses have occurred across all wetland types, thus all wetland types within the ecoregion can be considered rare. Coastal wetlands have been particularly vulnerable, declining by close to one-third by the 1980s.

The National Wetland Priority Conservation Plan provides a Wetlands Assessment Threshold Criteria for states to utilize in determining if a project qualifies for acquisition using LWCF grant monies. The threshold criteria, published in 1989, is adapted in the Open Project Selection

Process (Chapter 9) to account for Hawai‘i’s contemporary scarcity, vulnerability and function and values considerations.

SCARCITY Wetland types that are rare or have declined within an ecoregion

VULNERABILITY Wetland sites subject to identifiable threat of loss or degredation

FUNCTION & VALUES Wetland sites with diverse and important functions and values and/or especially high or special value for specific wetland functions


Anchialine Pond at Kohanaiki Beach Park


CHAPTER 6Needs Assessment

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6 NEEDS ASSESSMENTHawai‘i is a unique place for outdoor recreation. Due to its mild, tropical weather and location in the middle of the Pacific, Hawai‘i offers activities that are not available anywhere else in the U.S. These outdoor activities draw millions of visitors a year and are beloved by the 1.4 million residents of the state.

The 2015 SCORP public survey found that people participate in outdoor recreation as an individual and with their friends in almost equal amounts. Including those who participate with their family, those three responses comprise over 70 percent of the responses. Nearly every respondent identified having fun, being outdoors, and exercise or physical fitness as their reasons for participating in outdoor recreation.

This chapter provides a description of the outdoor recreation needs that were identified by the public and recreation providers as well as needs identified by other studies. Priority needs include: ocean-based activities for both residents and visitors; hiking and walking trails; picnicking facilities; sports fields; and, facilities that support wildlife associated recreation. The needs described in this chapter are carried forward in the goals, objectives, and strategies found in Chapter 8, Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan.

6.1 OUTDOOR RECREATION NEEDS: HAWAI‘I RESIDENTSIn the public survey conducted for this plan residents of Hawai‘i, identified visiting the beach, swimming in the ocean, and snorkeling as the top three water-based activities in which they participate. More than 43 percent of survey respondents said that they visit the beach weekly and another 20 percent said they visit the beach daily. According to the 2012 Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Report, 83 percent of tourists participate in beach activities while visiting Hawai‘i (Hawai‘i Tourism Authority 2012). Assuming that these visitors are going to the beach at least once in their average 7.31-day trip, a rough extrapolation of this data out to the state resident and visitor populations suggests that over half a million residents and over a hundred and fifty thousand visitors are going to beach once a week.3

3 Based on the 2012 average daily census of tourists of 201,267, multiplied by 0.83 (Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, 2012a). This calculation assumes that the tourists who are present on a single day will be there for an average of 7.31 days. The resident calculation is based on the 2012 population of 1,392,000 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012).

Kailua Beach, O‘ahu on Independence Day


While water-based, and especially ocean-based, activities are clearly important to Hawai‘i, it was walking on paths, tracks or sidewalks that respondents reported doing the most frequently. A quarter of survey respondents take daily walks. Possibly reflecting the statewide push for more paths since 2008, respondents in 2014 emphasized not just the need for more bike paths and sidewalks, but also for safe paths. Hiking, picnicking/BBQ, and wildlife watching are three other top land-based activities.

Standing out in qualitative responses was hiking, in which 90 percent of respondents participate. When asked what recreation providers could do to improve their outdoor recreation experience, over 100 survey respondents took the time to make additional comments about hiking. These comments almost universally fit into two categories: (a) demand for more trails or access to mauka lands and (b) the need for trail facilities and maintenance.

There are some noticeable differences in reported activity participation throughout the state. Unsurprisingly, the region with the most activity is Honolulu, followed by O‘ahu’s windward coast. More respondents from Maui than any other island reported participating in kitesurfing or windsurfing. Hunting is markedly more popular among Hawai‘i Island and Kaua‘i residents. O‘ahu residents reported the lowest participation in snorkeling, off-road vehicle/ATV use, and mountain biking. Kaua‘i residents report playing golf and canoe paddling in higher numbers than other island residents while Hawai‘i islanders participate in triathlons at higher rates. Throughout the state, wildlife related activities are also popular. As discussed earlier in this

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It is clear that statewide, Hawai‘i’s resident population demands ongoing beach facilities and beach access, walking and hiking facilities, picnic facilities and facilities that support wildlife-associated recreation.

Many Hawaiian songs, chants, and legends highlight the cultural and personal relationship between individuals and the environment. This bond is expressed in sports such as surfing, sailing, and outrigger canoeing. It also manifests itself in outdoor activities such as visiting a heiau (pre-Christian place of worship and significant Hawaiian cultural site), harvesting kalo, fishing, and gathering natural materials for food, traditional arts and craft, and medicinal purposes. When asked about land-based recreational activities, 607 of 918 respondents to the public survey indicated that they participate in cultural activities such as hula or gathering. When asked why they participate in outdoor recreation, several respondents provided comments regarding culture, including, “to gather food for myself, my ‘ohana, and others,” “practice and preserve the Hawaiian culture,” and “kuleana maka‘āinana ahupua‘a a me na mea‘ai, cultural practices-way of life.”

For Hawai‘i’s resident population, cultural practices and outdoor recreation are deeply intertwined, if not inseparable. As such, there is an on-going demand for access to nature in general and cultural sites specifically.

Figure 19. Comparison of Activity Frequency

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6.2 NEEDS TO SUPPORT & MANAGE VISITORS TO HAWAI‘I According to the 2012 Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Report by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the most popular outdoor recreational activity among visitors across all markets was “beach/sunbathing/swimming.” Other popular activities include: snorkeling, running/jogging/fitness walking, sightseeing, visiting local communities (Chinatown, Hale‘iwa, etc.), visiting historic sites, attending a luau or Polynesian show/hula, and surfing/bodyboarding/paddleboarding (Table 7).

Recognizing that visiting the beach is the most popular activity of both Hawai‘i’s visitor and resident population, investments in beach access, beach facilities will be an on-going need. These investments are needed to accommodate visitor demand while addressing issues such as protecting the natural resources from over use, protecting the public’s safety and avoidance of user conflicts discussed in the Issues section of this report.

Table 7. Visitor Outdoor Recreational Activity Participation Statewide

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Self-guided tour/Drive Around Island 84.8 84.4 55.0 86.9 76.4

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Limo, Van/Bus tour 7.4 18.7 39.6 17.3 21.3

Scenic Views/Natural Landmarks 59.0 67.9 27.5 71.1 68.3

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Beach/sunbathing/swimming 86.9 86.9 64.9 92.1 92.1

Surfing/bodyboarding/paddleboarding 26.5 22.6 6.7 31.7 26.0

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Snorkeling/scuba diving 47.6 41.7 17.7 54.9 45.5

Jet skiing/parasailing/windsurfing 3.6 3.2 3.6 3.5 3.0

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State Parks/Botanical Gardens 40.7 47.8 14.1 49.2 52.0

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Historic military site 21.8 40.3 15.7 24.8 43.9

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Luau 25.9 40.7 3.6 32.5 22.1

Polynesian show/hula 18.2 25.2 29.3 24.4 35.8

Lessons, Hula/canoeing 3.1 3.8 4.8 5.1 5.4

Art/craft fair 12.3 12.9 2.3 14.8 7.3

Festivals 3.5 4.2 3.0 4.1 2.8

Farmers Market 36.0 27.2 19.5 47.0 27.2

Source: (Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, 2012b)

*Agritourism is defined as an agriculturally-based activity that brings visitors to a farm or ranch. An

example in Hawai‘i is Kualoa Ranch on O‘ahu.

6.3 NEW OR CHANGING NEEDS SINCE 2008Despite the breadth of existing outdoor recreation in the state, there continues to be demand for new and improved activities. For example, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. (Outdoor Industry Association, 2014). This trend is clear in Hawai‘i as well. In 2008, only 18 percent of respondents to the Hawai‘i SCORP survey said that they participate in SUP whereas, in 2014, over 50 percent of respondents report participating in SUP. Increased interest in adventure sports is another national trend that recreation providers have observed in Hawai‘i. Kaua‘i providers mentioned a trail run that goes out to Kalalau Valley and Hawai‘i Island National Park Service representatives said they have been approached for adventure races. A more local trend is increased demand for camping, especially on the west side of Hawai‘i Island but it was mentioned as an issue at every island’s recreation providers meeting. Corroborating this new demand, the percent of survey respondents participating in camping increased by fifteen percentage points between 2008 and 2014.

New demands like boot-camp style fitness classes put pressure on park facilities while some old demands, such as for legal motocross areas and additional hiking trails, continue to be unmet. A particular challenge for recreation providers is addressing high demand for sports fields due to an increasing population and proliferation of activities. Additional

Camping at Polihale Beach Park on Kaua‘i (Source: FelixR flickr)

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sports with year round seasons and new interest in sports like Frisbee golf and lacrosse are stressing multi-purpose fields on Kaua‘i, Maui, and O‘ahu. In the case where a county allows extended use of the fields, these additional demands create a catch-22 in which the county has less time to maintain the fields but the additional use means that maintenance is even more necessary. Another new demand that is challenging for recreation managers is the use of technology in outdoor recreation. In the providers meetings for this plan, agency staff mentioned in-water jetpacks, geocaching, and airborne drones. Feeding this demand, in some ways, is a trend toward outdoor recreationists wanting to find the “next best,” most challenging activities. The worst outcome of this attitude is the need for rescue or medical attention when people partake in dangerous activities or activities for which they are not physically prepared. Several providers partially faulted the proliferation of information on the internet for this new trend.

Geocaching on Hawai‘i Island (Source: Ryan Ozawa flickr)

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7 ISSUESThis chapter details concrete issues and challenges in providing outdoor recreation in Hawai‘i. The issues of greatest concern are a product of the challenges associated with delivery of safe, well-maintained, and accessible outdoor recreation facilities in balance with protection of cultural and natural resources in a year-round, high-demand environment. The issues described in this chapter are carried forward in the goals, objectives, and strategies found in Chapter 8, Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan.

7.1 ISSUE #1: QUALITY & CONDITION OF FACILITIESPoor “quality or condition of facilities” is a serious issue as it prevents many people from participating in outdoor activities, particularly those that are in high demand. Operating and maintaining existing infrastructure and facilities is both the public and recreation providers’ number one priority for investment in outdoor recreation for the next five years. This is a jump up in ranking from 2008 and may reflect what many providers say is catching up on 10 to 20 years of neglected maintenance.

Recreation providers reported that, over the next five years, maintenance and repair projects are anticipated at a higher rate than land acquisition, new construction, facilities upgrades, and new or expanded programs. Providers also identified “renovation of older park facilities and/or upgrading of existing recreational facilities” as their top priority for LWCF funds.

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After “lack of time,” “quality or condition of facilities” was the most frequent response to the public survey question regarding barriers to outdoor recreation. When asked about the quality, quantity, accessibility, and condition of land and water-based facilities, respondents gave the worst scores to the condition of the facilities.

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Maintenance and bathroom condition concerns were also the most mentioned issues when the public was given the opportunity to comment in the survey. Areas called out by respondents in regards to the state of water-based facilities include Kailua/Lanikai/Waimānalo, Kona/West Hawai‘i, and O‘ahu boat harbors.

For land based activities, respondents mentioned Kona/West Hawai‘i, and Maui and O‘ahu in general. Note that the emphasis on West Hawai‘i may be due to the overrepresentation of Hawai‘i Island respondents and the additional media coverage the SCORP survey and meeting received in the Kona region.

Respondents reported that addressing maintenance, improving or providing bathrooms, and improving or adding facilities are the most important actions that recreation managers can take to encourage people to participate in or improve their experience of outdoor recreation activities.

Table 8. Public vs. Provider Ranking of Outdoor Investment Priorities

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1 1 0

Protecting natural and wildlife resources and wilderness areas

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Providing public access to recreation areas 3 2 1

Protecting cultural/historic resources 4 3 1

Developing beach facilities and places for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, boating, and other sustainable ocean recreational activities

5 6 -1

Preventing and mitigating vandalism of recreation facilities 6 5 1

Developing paths for walking, jogging, or biking 7 8 -1

Increasing opportunities in mauka areas for hiking, camping, hunting, and other outdoor recreation activities

8 7 1

7.2 ISSUE #2: HIKING TRAIL DEMAND AND USEOne activity that the public identified as particularly problematic is hiking, in which 90 percent of survey respondents participate. Comments regarding hiking in the survey almost universally fit into two categories: (a) demand for more trails or access to mauka lands and (b) the need for trail facilities and maintenance. Often, these two issues go hand-in-hand. Mariner’s Ridge and Maunawili Falls trails are two good examples on O‘ahu where there is an extremely successful and popular mauka access without any supporting facilities, such as parking or restrooms. Mariner’s Ridge, which is on privately owned land is now closed to the public and neighbors of the Maunawili Falls trailhead asked their legislative representative to put forth a bill that would close it until DLNR is able to provide adequate facilities. Among both the community and recreation providers, there seems to be a great deal of disappointment and frustration about loss of trails, but Nā Ala Hele expressed concern about adding trails without additional resources. While they recognize the need to spread people out to new trails to avoid having


more trails like Mānoa Falls, which now supports around 200,000 hikers annually, it is important to trail providers that they focus on providing safety, maintenance, and support facilities for their existing inventory.

7.3 ISSUE #3: USER CONFLICTSNearly half (44.6 percent) of the respondents reported that they are limited or prevented from participating in an outdoor activity due to conflict with another activity that shares facilities or resources with their activity. Of those respondents, 16 individuals reported that conflict with another activity has caused them to quit their chosen activity. The most common issues mentioned as being involved in conflict were boating (issues with ramps, slips, and conflicts with non-boating activities), too many users, and swimming. Nine comments specifically called out Kailua Beach on O‘ahu as a conflict zone.

Most of the comments in the public survey and in provider meetings about conflict referred to specific geographical areas of conflict. The following places were identified as having serious user conflicts – Kailua Beach on O‘ahu, Koko Head Shooting Range, Keahou Bay, Waikīkī, and Kanahā Beach Park on Maui. Kailua Beach was the most cited conflict area in the survey, with respondents reporting conflicts related to a perception of overcrowding, commercial users, and motorized boats and kitesurfers in swimming areas. Respondents described inter-user conflicts at Waikīkī (fishing and swimming) and at Keahou Bay (motorized boating and non-motorized ocean recreation). Comments about Koko Head Shooting Range referred to pressure from too many users, compounded by a

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shortage of open hours. Recreation providers identified kitesurfing as an antagonistic conflict with other ocean and beach recreation at Kanahā, Maui.

User conflict can harm a participant’s experience of outdoor recreation and sometimes can cause them to quit an activity altogether. In recreation theory, conflict is often conceptualized as “goal interference” and can occur along a spectrum from complementary to antagonistic (Table 9). In Hawai‘i, nearly half of the public survey respondents reported being limited (competitive) or prevented from participating (antagonistic) in their sport due to conflicts (Figure 23). Most commonly mentioned conflicts in the survey include pressure from too many users, issues with boat ramps and slips, and multi-user conflicts with ocean swimmers. Recreation providers also identified several conflicts that were confirmed in the public survey – the unavailability of multi-purpose fields (as discussed above), uses conflicting with ocean swimmers, boating issues, and safety concerns, especially in reference to the homeless.

One clear example in Hawai‘i of the “goal interference” conflict framework is the conflicts arising from the often opposing needs and desires of consumptive (hunters, fishermen) and non-consumptive (wildlife watchers, hikers, snorkelers) users. In particular, game management strategies of hunters, who want to maintain a healthy population of ungulates, are at odds with conservation strategies that aim to eradicate non-native ungulates.

Table 9. Conflict Spectrum

INTERACTION TYPE KEY CHARACTERISTIC OUTCOME EXAMPLE

Complementary Increasing rates of return with increased use

Positive sum and growing – no conflict

Canoeing and fishing

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Snowmobiling and ATV use

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Source: (Marcouiller, Scott, & Prey, 2005)

Figure 24. Relevant Management Tools for Conflict

Source: Marcouiller, Scott, & Prey, 2005


7.4 ISSUE #4: UNCERTAIN & INADEQUATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT Without adequate funding, protection from liability, thoughtful oversight and mutually beneficial partnerships, Hawai‘i’s outdoor recreation providers cannot perform management, maintenance, and enforcement necessary to ensure quality recreational facilities.

As discussed in Section 2.4, maintaining adequate and stable funding for outdoor recreation has been challenging. This has affected the ability of the state and counties to deliver the volume and quality of service the public wants and expects them to provide.

Recreation providers identified limited and/or decreasing funding/budgets as their most serious challenge in managing or providing outdoor recreation facilities.

At the state level, Act 081 signed into law in 2014 is an example of how tenuous funding for outdoor recreation can be. The act diverted funds from the Transient Accommodations Tax Trust Fund that were previously dedicated to State Parks and Nā Ala Hele programs to pay debt service on a revenue bond that funded acquisition of conservation easements at Kuilima (Turtle Bay) (Appendix B). Conserving land on O‘ahu’s famed north shore is important to the public and spawned a well-known grassroots campaign with the slogan “keep the country country.” However, the diversion of funds will mean trade-offs in reduced State Parks and Nā Ala Hele programs and services at existing facilities. Understanding such trade-offs is important for legislators and the public. Thus, communications about the state’s recreational needs, demands and challenges are articulated in the SCORP and disseminated to decision-makers at the state and county level.

In an uncertain funding environment, underutilized means of financing outdoor recreational facilities become increasingly important. The Hawai‘i Coastal Zone Management Program recognized this and commissioned a study discussed in Statewide Trends to examine alternative means for the financing of public accesses to makai resources. This plan offers innovative suggestions for recreation providers and decision-makers to pursue in their attempt to satisfy the public’s demand to acquire, improve and maintain access to Hawai‘i’s beloved shorelines.

One traditional, but underutilized in Hawai‘i, funding source is the user fee. However, recreation providers responding to the survey for this

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plan responded most often that they were “exploring/considering” user fees and recreational leases rather than currently using them. An example of an agency employing user fees is Nā Ala Hele’s authorization of 32 commercial trail tour operators who can use certain trails and access roads deemed appropriate for commercial use. Authorized vendors reserve slots for a particular day on a particular trail and pay a per patron fee according to a per unit system based on the impact the mode of transport (i.e. hike, bike and horse, motorcycle, 4WD) has on the trail. This ensures that activities by multiple vendors do not exceed the established daily capacities for each trail. It also provides a mechanism for screening tour operators. Net revenue4 from Nā Ala Hele commercial fees totaled $81,424 for fiscal year 2012 (State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, 2012).

Table 10. Commercial Trail Users, Fiscal Year 2011

PATRON TYPE FEE O‘AHU KAUA‘I HAWAI‘I MAUI TOTAL

Hikers $5 10,627 46 526 14 11,213

4 Wheel Drive Passengers $25-100 0 1,693 538 0 2,231

Equestrian Riders $7 0 513 0 0 481

Motorcycle Riders $10 0 0 0 0 0

Mountain Bike Riders $7 0 0 0 0 0

Total 10,627 2,252 1,064 14 13,957

Source: (State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, 2012)

Since 2008, entrance fees have also been implemented at some State Parks, and the City and County of Honolulu has instituted both a parking fee and an entry fee at Hanauma Bay. The LWCF provides reasonable fee structure guidelines for LWCF project sites whereby fees charged to non-residents cannot exceed twice the amount charged to residents. Where there is no charge to residents, non-resident fees cannot exceed those charged at a comparable state or local public facility (National Parks Service, 2008). These long-standing, national guidelines could serve as the basis for a tiered fee system throughout the state. In fact, at Hanauma Bay, where everyone arriving by private vehicle pays a parking fee, the entry fee is free for Hawai‘i residents. Similar tiered fee systems are used at Nu‘uanu Pali State Wayside, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, and ‘Akaka Falls State Park.

The public supports user fees – just under half of respondents to the public survey support user fees. They also support a variety of other fees for funding the development and maintenance of recreational areas and/or facilities, but commercial user fees were supported the most (18.8 percent of respondents). Donations were the second most supported source of funding, followed by concessions and sales. Many respondents commented that there should be a lower cost fee for kama‘āina. Recreation providers identified commercial permits and user fees as the most common way they currently fund the development and maintenance of recreational facilities. Entry fees and recreation leases are the two methods of funding that the most providers are exploring or considering.

4 Twenty percent of total gross revenues from ceded lands is allocated to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.


Of existing user fees, camping and lodging fees are probably the most commonly used by providers. Income from user fees could be a useful regular source of funding that state and county recreation providers could rely on even when their general funds are appropriated to meet other needs (e.g. Turtle Bay conservation easement). However, implementation of user fees should not be an excuse to remove even more tax revenue funding from recreation agencies.

With limited resources to manage Hawai‘i’s recreational facilities, recreation providers have limited time to pursue alternative funding sources. The other concern is that as new revenues are generated, general operating budgets may be cut, which will eventually lead to a zero increase in funding to meet recreation needs. To alleviate this catch-22, recreational providers may benefit from regular information about available funding sources and support in accessing those funds. Dissemination of the SCORP Update to recreation providers at the state and county level and an efficient Open Project Selection Process are ways to facilitate access to outdoor recreation funding.

7.5 ISSUE #5: LIABILITY CONCERNS Liability concerns were also raised as a barrier to providing a complete outdoor recreational landscape, especially in the mauka lands. High profile, fatal accidents at Sacred Falls and Opaeka‘a Falls have precipitated tort claims that have cost the State of Hawai‘i millions of dollars (Kobayashi, 2012). The history of costly tort claims in Hawai‘i now weighs heavily into planning and management decisions. Liability concerns both on private and public land have limited use of or closed popular mauka recreational activities and sites, notably the Ha‘ikū Stairs and Mariner’s Ridge trails. Counties especially are frustrated because they do not have the same universal liability as the state, particularly at beaches that require a county lifeguard.

Frustration with closed trails was a frequent comment in the public survey as well. Some providers and members of the public have speculated in meeting discussions that this frustration may be particularly acute because of the history of land tenure in Hawai‘i. Many people remember the days when plantations owned vast tracts of land and employees and their ‘ohana (family) were free to use cane roads to access mauka resources and even to hunt.

7.6 ISSUE #6: ENFORCEMENT Sufficient enforcement of laws and safety regulations are essential to protect both the public’s wellbeing and the health of Hawai‘i’s natural and cultural resources. The need for additional enforcement was a strongly expressed demand by both recreation providers as well as public survey respondents. Representative examples of issues include DOBOR’s inability to adequately enforce rules preventing recreational boats in their harbors from becoming essentially houseboats, prosecution of

Graffiti at Makena State Park.

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theft of solar and pump equipment, and vandalism of signage. Comfort stations are a particular hotspot for enforcement issues – paper products are stolen, rubbish is flushed down toilets, and illegal activity occurs behind closed doors. Providers reported in the survey for this plan that their number one priority need is to provide “safe, secure recreational setting, including enforcement.”

7.7 ISSUE #7: ACCESSIBILITY The ability to access a range of outdoor recreation activities is different depending on age, ability and socioeconomic status. While the majority of Hawai‘i’s residents and visitors are able to take advantage of the outdoor recreation opportunities the state provides, there are still barriers to access for some. For most, competing demands on time is the greatest barrier to participation in outdoor recreation.

This is consistent with a nationwide trend finding that teenagers in particular are not necessarily uninterested in outdoor activities, they are simply overscheduled. Recreation providers on Hawai‘i Island and O‘ahu also mentioned the physical and mental barriers of major roadways (Hawai‘i Belt Road and Nimitz Highway, respectively) separating the mauka residents from makai resources.

Responding to various shifts in demographics in Hawai‘i is essential to protecting the outdoor recreation experience and to providing support for appropriate activities. One of the most salient demographic trends in Hawai‘i is its increasing population. Hawai‘i is growing at an above average rate compared to the rest of the U.S. DBEDT estimates about a 25 percent increase in the state’s population between 2010 and 2040 (State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, 2012). Increasing population has driven certain trends and created some problems in providing outdoor recreation. In general, the majority of recreation providers polled said that they have seen increasing participation in outdoor recreation activities due to population growth. More specifically, the County of Maui has historically been the fastest growing county in the state, and now, with nearly 150,000 residents,

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Maui recreation providers reported that they have a “shortage of everything.” Both Maui and Hawai‘i counties are now growing at roughly the same rate, and in response, they seem to be the counties investing the most in new and expanded parks. However, this has a ripple effect in that providers already report struggling to operate and maintain their existing facilities – adding more parks only increases this financial and personnel burden.

Challenges in providing adequate outdoor recreation opportunities for increasing numbers of residents is compounded by the fact that the number of visitors to Hawai‘i is forecast to increase to nearly ten million annual arrivals in 2040 from around 8.6 million in 2014 (State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, 2012). If HTA is successful in attracting rising Asian markets like China and Korea, this number could rise even further. As discussed in Chapter 4, visitor arrival is at least partly motivated by Hawai‘i’s outdoor appeal, and as such, they put additional pressure on outdoor recreation areas and infrastructure.

Shifts in the age make-up of the state also will have profound effects on user preferences for outdoor recreation activities. As discussed in Chapter 4, Hawai‘i’s population is aging – by 2035, the population of individuals 65 years and older is forecast to increase by 111.6 percent over 2007 levels (Enterprise Honolulu, 2010). An aging population is more likely to demand facilities that provide for less strenuous activities such as walking, golfing, and nature viewing.

The aging and disabled populations are exposed to more challenges and hazards than the majority. As an example, Hawai‘i has been identified by multiple studies as most dangerous state in the U.S. for pedestrians 65 and over (Star-Advertiser Staff, 2014). In addition, people 65 years and older are most likely to have a disability – they comprise 34.4 percent of the disabled population in the state. According to the proceedings of the Symposium for Physical Activity and Sport for People with Disabilities, people with disabilities are less active than people without disabilities due to a number of barriers (emphasis added):

• “People with disabilities are more likely to experience attitudinal, social and programmatic barriers that may limit their inclusion in physical activity, fitness, sports, recreation and physical education.

• Healthy behaviors are just as important for promoting health and wellness and preventing disease in people with disabilities as they are for those without a disability. Yet, people with disabilities have been left out of many health promotion efforts.

• Many fitness and recreation facilities, outdoor spaces, and some types of fitness equipment are not accessible to people with disabilities making efforts to participate in physical activity very difficult.”

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Lack of time, by far, is the most common limitation to outdoor recreation participation (26.4 percent of respondents), followed by lack of available facilities and quality or condition of facilities.

This has resulted in a situation in which 56 percent of people with a disability do not engage in any physical activity as compared to 36 percent of people without a disability. Also, only 23 percent of people with disabilities are active for at least 30 minutes three or more times per week (Lakowski & Long, 2011).

In response to the special needs of these two populations, safety and accessibility measures will be increasingly necessary in the future to allow aging and disabled individuals to engage fully in outdoor recreation activities. In 2010, the Department of Justice adopted Outdoor Developed Areas standards (Aoki, 2014). Currently, the new standards apply only to federal facilities, but they are expected to be adopted under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the near future. This means that the standards will eventually apply to all public facilities (under Title II) and private entities (under Title III). For public recreation entities like Hawai‘i State Parks, program access must be provided in addition to facility access. In other words, if picnicking is a “program” that State Parks provides then some reasonable number of accessible picnicking facilities must be provided. The new standards include threshold numbers of required facilities as well as standards for making them accessible. For trails, the main thrust of the Outdoor Developed Area standards is to provide signage that conveys an assessment of the entire trail’s relevant features (such as slope, trail condition, obstructions, etc.). With this information in hand, a person can self-determine if they want to use the trail. Accessibility on-site at a recreation area is important, but it is just as critical that public transportation to an area is available to aging and disabled individuals, many of whom are unable to drive.

7.8 ISSUE #8: PHYSICAL FITNESSThe importance of physical fitness and the role of outdoor recreation in encouraging and providing exercise is a clear ongoing trend both within Hawai‘i and in the U.S. as a whole. The prevalence of obesity (body mass index (BMI) >30) continues to be a health concern for adults, children and adolescents in the U.S. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating contribute to obesity and a number of chronic diseases, including some cancers, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes (Leavitt, 2008). Promoting regular physical activity and healthy eating and creating an environment that supports these behaviors are essential to addressing the obesity problem. As discussed in Section 4.2.7, the majority of Hawai‘i’s youths and adults do not meet the U.S. Center for Disease Control’s physical activity recommendations.

While the need for physical fitness is unambiguous, research shows that one clear way to achieve positive health outcomes from physical activity is for it to take place outdoors (Godbey, 2009). In particular, when people have access to a park, they are more physically active (Sherer, 2006). Being

“When people have access to a park, they are more physically active” (Sherer, 2006).

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outdoors is an especially important determinant of children’s physical activity levels (Godbey, 2009). There are also mental health benefits, particularly stress reduction, to being outdoors and viewing natural scenes (Godbey, 2009). In Hawai‘i, there is clear recognition of these benefits – 92.4 percent of respondents to the public survey reported that they participate in outdoor recreation for physical fitness while 84.2 percent reported that they participate for relaxation (i.e. stress relief).

Government entities are responding to the need for improved physical fitness through various means. The DOH encourages a physically active lifestyle through its Start Living Healthy statewide health promotion campaign. Funded through the Tobacco Settlement funds, this multimedia educational campaign, with partnerships in both the private and public sectors, is designed to provide the people of Hawai‘i with easy to understand information on healthy living (http://www.healthyhawaii.com/). One of the specific media campaigns, Start Walking, is designed to encourage adults to walk at least 30 minutes, five days a week.

Both the state and counties are adding new parks and working to improve alternative transportation networks. These efforts recognize that areas with greater recreation opportunities (e.g., parks, facilities, recreation lands, bikeways, etc.) have higher rates of physical activity, lower health care expenditures, and lower obesity rates (Rosenberger, Sneh, Phipps, & Gurvitch, 2005). A 2007 study found that every extra $10 spent per capita on parks translates to a third of a day more per week of vigorous exercise (Cawley et al., 2007 in Godbey, 2009). Several of the county mayors have also made exercise and physical fitness an important part of their administration. Mayor Billy Kenoi of the County of Hawai‘i organizes annual Health Fests throughout the island. In 2012, the County of Maui was recognized by the American Heart Association as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite (County of Maui, 2012b).

7.9 ISSUE #9: COMMUNICATIONOutdoor recreationists need information in order to keep themselves safe and the environment healthy. Improving communication between recreation providers and participants is critical to providing a respectful and responsible atmosphere that keeps recreationists safe and the environment healthy.

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Approximately five percent of respondents to the public survey specifically mentioned the need for better communication, especially between the state and the public. Requesting better, timelier, and easier-to-access information on parks, trails, events, classes, and other activities was one of the most common communication-related answers to the public survey question of “What is the single most important thing that recreation managers can do to help you participate in or improve your experience of outdoor recreation activities?” In particular, there were a number of requests for better signage and on-site information to promote safe and environmentally-conscious behavior as well as provide knowledge of the site.

Partially in response to this trend towards better communication, there has been a shift in recent years toward providing more complete and easier to use recreation information on websites. For example, State Parks now does all camping permits through an online reservation system. However, there is the other side of this trend in which recreationists now want real-time information, such as trail conditions, ocean conditions, and weather, at their fingertips (on mobile phones). Providers have struggled to catch up to this trend, but one recent example is the HTA’s mobile application called “Festivals of Hawai‘i,” which tells users if they are nearby a festival.

Respondents also asked that providers reach out and listen to the stakeholders, especially because frequent users of a recreation area are a good source of information. Such discussions ensure that providers and participants are on the same page in terms of appropriate and safe use of recreation areas.

Even while recreationists want more communication to improve their experience, providers expressed frustration with the difficulties and hazards of communicating, especially with visitors. As the tourism industry has become more decentralized through the proliferation of small tours and vacation rentals, providers said that they have found it much harder to educate visitors to be respectful and safe. This issue is compounded in the era of the internet when local knowledge becomes global knowledge through the posting of a blog review or a YouTube video of a “secret” hike. Such internet postings rarely provide safety context for many of the extreme activities that are promoted, and so results in unknowledgeable or unprepared participants (local or visitor) getting into potentially dangerous situations. This is exacerbated by a provider-observed increase in “soft adventurers,” or people who are interested in nature-based activities but are physically unprepared for them.

As an example of this situation, at the closed Sacred Falls State Park, where eight hikers were killed by a rockfall/landslide in 1999, officials report that half of the trespassing citations now go to people from out-of-state who learn about how to illegally access the park through websites like http://notsogreathikingblog.blogspot.com and http://www.explorationhawaii.com. As recently as March 2014, a visitor from was rescued from Sacred Falls State Park. Curt Cottrell

“O‘ahu is a Day Hikers Dream...One centralized website (with a map-based format) that has every hiking trail on O‘ahu. I currently use 4-5 different websites to find trails. But none of the sites give all the info on hikes on the island.”

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of State Parks summarized this issue by saying that the advent of internet communication means that recreation providers and managers have lost control of the flow of information.

Senator Laura Thielen expressly singled out HTA as not taking responsibility for the success of their marketing (Figure 12). Several providers mentioned that HTA and other tourism providers have been resistant to tell visitors that anything bad can happen to them while in Hawai‘i, suggesting that HTA has been unwilling to support efforts to provide safety information. But this directly contradicts what residents want (as discussed above) and results in visitors being less aware of the dangerous side of going into the ocean or hiking to a waterfall.

7.10 ISSUE #10: FRAGILITY OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENTRecreationists can unintentionally impact the natural environment if they do not know about the fragility of their surroundings. In Hawai‘i, outdoor recreation is dependent on a healthy natural environment, but outdoor recreation activities can have unintended ecological impacts. Hawai‘i’s residents clearly recognize the central importance of the state’s natural and cultural resources for outdoor recreation – in the public survey, they rank protection of these resources as second only to operation and maintenance. In the 2008 SCORP, this was the top priority for the public.

While recreation providers rank protection of natural and cultural resources lower than the public, in meetings and through government action, it is clear that providers appreciate the need to protect the environment for quality outdoor recreation. In 2011, the state legislature passed bills creating the South Kona wilderness area on Hawai‘i island (Appendix B). The CZM Program updated the ORMP to encourage better stewardship of ocean and near shore resources, which many people depend on for outdoor recreation (Chapter 4).

One area of particular concern is the expansion of ecotourism in Hawai‘i. The Hawai‘i Ecotourism Association defines ecotourism as “Nature and culture based tourism that is ecologically sustainable and supports the well-being of local communities” (Hawai‘i Ecotourism Association, n.d.). While this is ideally the way ecotourism works, many providers expressed concern that people participating in ecotourism or nature-based activities do not recognize their potential to harm the environment and the local community.

Ecotourism has a positive effect on the economy, but it also presents additional challenges to maintain and protect already strained natural resources. In meetings with providers, attendees gave a number of examples of where the environmentally- and culturally-conscious purpose of ecotourism conflicts with its impacts.

• Manta ray dive sites at Keahou Sheraton and Airport Park (Hawai‘i) are perceived to be too crowded and there is a concern that they are not only dangerous for participants but harmful to the rays.

• Swimming with dolphin tours disturb dolphins while they sleep, but the tours are becoming increasingly popular.

“Ecotourism is an agent of change...It is inevitable that the introduction of tourists to areas seldom visited by outsiders will place demands upon environment associated with new actors, activities, and facilities”

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• Nā Ala Hele program finds that the need for maintenance of its most popular trails diverts resources away from the agency’s mission of acquiring and opening new trails (Lowe, 2014).

• Where roping off an area of the beach has been the practice to protect basking sea turtles and monk seals, conservation groups are now trying different ways to protect them without drawing additional attention from beach goers.

While ecotourism is a potent force with potential for negative environmental impacts, outdoor activities that rely on the environment in general can also have detrimental effects. Like ecotourists, many outdoor recreationists do not acknowledge the potential for harm, which is a state of mind that only exacerbates the situation. For example, at Ka‘ena Point, fishermen worry that the off-duty military are using four-wheel drive vehicles on trails and causing erosion that harms the reef and reduces catch. But, these fishermen also use the four-wheel drive trails to access their fishing sites. Recreation providers expressed the most concern about lack of awareness among non-consumptive recreationists, especially as nature and wildlife viewing has become more popular. Examples include snorkelers who touch coral or stand on reefs; sea turtle or monk seal viewers who approach the endangered animals too closely; and dolphin viewing tours that harass spinner dolphins while they rest/sleep. In response to this obliviousness, some recreation managers are finding that they need to do more than provide information. For instance, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is working on a proposed rule package and an Environmental Impact Statement that considers a variety of options to minimize dolphin disturbance.

7.11 ISSUE #11: PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCESMismanaged outdoor recreation can negatively impact traditional practices or even cause physical harm to archaeological and cultural resources. Inauthentic cultural interpretation can create misunderstandings and perpetuate inaccurate stereotypes.

As discussed in the Needs section of this report, cultural practices and outdoor recreation are deeply intertwined, if not inseparable. As such, there is an on-going demand for access to nature in general and cultural sites specifically.

Local and state recreation providers are generally well informed of the cultural links to outdoor recreation. At a meeting with O‘ahu recreation providers, participants stressed that referring to hunting and fishing as “recreational” alone is often deemed insufficient. The activities have deeper meaning and values depending on the circumstances including: cultural (both Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian), subsistence, and traditional. Such provider comments acknowledge their sensitivity to Hawai‘i’s unique cultural landscape.

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As important as providing facilities that support outdoor recreation of a cultural nature is appropriate interpretation of these places for the visiting public, particularly at parks that are open to the public. Without interpretation, an uninformed visitor may not have the awareness of the activities they are observing/participating in or their cultural significance to host cultures. Recognizing this, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority dedicates resources to “Kūkulu Ola: Living Hawaiian Culture Program” to address goals in the Hawai‘i Tourism Strategic Plan, such as, “strengthening the relationship between the visitor industry and the Hawaiian community; nurturing the Hawaiian culture by creating visitor experiences, activities and marketing programs that are respectful and accurate; and supporting Hawaiian programs and cultural practitioners, craftsmen, musicians and other artists that preserve and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture.”

7.12 ISSUE #12: EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGEClimate change, the increase in worldwide temperature due to human emissions of greenhouse gases, will have an impact on outdoor recreation in Hawai‘i. The effects of climate change in Hawai‘i will include an increase in air and ocean temperature, ocean acidification, sea-level rise, increased drought frequency, and changes in the frequency and intensity of tropical storms (Cristini, Cox, Konan, & Eversole, 2014). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SeaGrant did a study on climate change in Hawai‘i and suggested mitigating these impacts by better studying both climate change and tourism in Hawai‘i as well as exploring and implementing feasible climate adaptation strategies. Recommended strategies include improving energy management and encouraging the use of alternative energy sources; water conservation; improvements toward disaster risk reduction and resilience; enlargement of marine protected areas; and investments in adaptation of existing infrastructure (Cristini, Cox, Konan, & Eversole, 2014). Recognizing the threats from climate change, Hawai‘i’s State Planning Act was amended to include ten Climate Change Adaption Priority Guidelines in 2012 (see Section 4.2.8).

Many of the conditions associated with climate change will threaten the natural resources, such as coral reefs and lush forests, upon which recreation in the state depends and may seriously hurt the recreation-based tourism economy. For outdoor recreational resources, this may mean a loss in terrestrial and marine amenities, eroding beaches, and inundation of coastal recreational facilities. Recreation providers may be faced finding funding to move facilities inland or out of newly hazardous areas.


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8 OUTDOOR RECREATION STRATEGIC PLANThis chapter sets forth overarching goals to address the needs identified in Chapter 6 and issues described in Chapter 7 and recommended strategies to implement in the next five years to achieve the goals. Strategies highlighted with an asterisk () are those that have the potential to be addressed through the LWCF.

8.1 GOAL 1: PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCE (QUALITY OF THE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCE)

Objective 1-1: Provide adequate facilities, infrastructure, and funding to expand access to and otherwise support high-demand outdoor recreation activities.

Strategies:

Support beach activities and walking on paths and tracks through funding and development of support facilities.

• Provide additional funding through increased allocation from the Transient Accommodations Tax to Nā Ala Hele so that it can keep trails at a safe level of maintenance and provide necessary facilities to allow trails to stay open or be reopened to the public.

• Support legal research into “paper trails.” Develop county and state databases of both mauka and makai accesses.

Provide passive recreation facilities that have multiple uses, such as open fields that could be used for picnicking, outdoor concerts and festivals, and sports.

Construct additional multipurpose or sports-specific fields to accommodate an increased variety of uses and longer seasons.

Develop more camping areas, including primitive sites and improved campgrounds, that are maintained and safe for residents and visitors.

• Work with user groups and associations to provide areas where people can legally participate in motocross while increasing enforcement of illegal off-highway vehicle use.

Acquire or develop lands that can support large, intensive gatherings and festivals to ease impacts to high use parks.

Objective 1-2: Focus outdoor recreation resources on maintaining and renovating existing facilities.


Strategies:

Encourage LWCF expenditures on renovation of popular outdoor recreation facilities.

• Support initiatives that direct funds to maintenance of existing outdoor recreation facilities.

• Seek non-traditional means of providing maintenance services, where feasible, such as private contractors, community service organizations, and inmate work crews.

Objective 1-3: Promote new or enhanced accessibility to outdoor recreation through alternative transportation methods.

Strategies:

Provide and maintain a continuous bike and pedestrian network, especially in areas with high pedestrian use and between residential communities, business/retail districts, and recreation areas.

Support implementation of projects identified in state and county alternative transportation plans such as Hawai‘i’s Statewide Pedestrian Master Plan and the O‘ahu Bike Plan; and the county-adopted “Complete Streets” policies.

• Provide education for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers to encourage better awareness of and safe participation in alternative transportation.

Objective 1-4: Encourage outdoor recreation through funding and provision of accessible recreation opportunities.

Strategies:

Support acquisition of recreational lands or development of recreational facilities that are accessible by public transportation.

Support development or redevelopment of recreational facilities to become compliant with Department of Justice adopted Outdoor Developed Areas standards or equivalent standards.

• Encourage communities to be more pedestrian and bike friendly so that people can recreate and exercise on their way to do other activities.

• Provide easily understood and accessible information about where and how to exercise or participate in outdoor recreation.

• Develop classes that teach or improve skills related to outdoor recreation activities. Focus especially on safety and inspiring confidence in a participant’s abilities.

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Objective 1-5: Eliminate user conflicts that prevent or limit people from participating in outdoor activities of their choice.

Strategies:

Provide facilities that are adequate to accommodate the needs of all the users at a recreation area.

• Delineate use-intensive areas or areas where conflict is antagonistic or competitive so that managers can focus their efforts and determine appropriate responses.

• Proactively plan for user conflicts through collection of data on public use at recreation areas.

• Where conflicts are antagonistic, provide spatial separation by demarcating single-use areas.

• Provide sufficient user information about rules, policies, advice for trail and/or ocean respect.

• Establish constructive relationships with user groups, including through multi-user volunteering and social events.

• Establish game management advisory committees for high-use or contentious hunting areas. Include representatives from both the hunter and conservation community. Use Hawai‘i Island’s Game Management Advisory Commission as a model.

8.2 GOAL 2: EXPAND OPPORTUNITES FOR PUBLIC OUTDOOR RECREATION (QUANTITY OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES)

Objective 2-1: Facilitate State and County awareness of and access to outdoor recreation funding.

Strategies:

Ensure elected officials at the county and state level are regularly informed of Hawai‘i’s recreational needs, demands, challenges and goals through dissemination of the SCORP in electronic format and making it available on-line.

Donation tube at Little Rainbow trailhead in Salida, Colorado. Donations benefit Salida Mountain Trails.

(Source: Salida Citizen website, 2014)


Ensure that recreation providers are aware of the availability of LWCF grants and the process for acquiring the grants.

Support acquisition of recreation lands identified in county-adopted open space plans particularly through the use of the Counties open space grant funds.

Support development of outdoor recreation projects identified in County plans such as the Kaua‘i Parks & Recreation Master Plan through County budgets and matching LWCF grants.

• Resume disbursement of the Transient Accommodations Tax Trust Fund to the state outdoor recreation providers.

Support the Hawai‘i Coastal Zone Management Program’s efforts to coordinate alternative means of financing the acquisition and maintenance of public accesses to coastal resources.

• Increase TAT and/or Tourism Fund allocation to counties as annual block grants in proportion to prior year visitor counts to support public access maintenance.

• Support the expansion of a tiered system of user fees (in which residents of Hawai‘i pay a reduced rate) at high-use state and county outdoor recreation facilities that are currently free.

• Support on-site donation programs for established non-profits that have formalized agreements with outdoor recreation agencies to provide maintenance or interpretive services at outdoor recreation facilities.

Objective 2-2: Provide relief to outdoor recreation providers so that the threat from of liability keeps them from providing great service.

Strategies:

• Support and facilitate indemnity agreements for private land owners from the state when high value public outdoor recreational opportunities exist on private property.

• Lobby for county tort immunity based on responsible public health and safety improvement standards.

Objective 2-3: Take proactive measures to support enforcement so that limited resources can be utilized more efficiently and effectively.

Strategies:

• Identify less sensitive lands that can be developed for activities such as off-road vehicles and dirt biking.

• Support education programs that teach responsible use of outdoor recreation resources.

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• Endorse certification programs for nature-based commercial operators, such as those offered by the Hawai‘i Ecotourism Association and Nā Ala Hele.

• Support efforts to house homeless.

• Establish more resident park caretakers or Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement residences within State Parks.

• Build and strengthen relationships with daily park users (e.g. fishermen) to encourage reporting of illegal behavior.

• Supplement established enforcement agencies through use of existing or new private security contracts.

Objective 2-4: Encourage public private partnerships to provide enhanced or innovative improvements and services.

Strategies:

• Seek partnerships to provide unique and expanded outdoor recreation activities such as community gardening, interpretive programs, and ecological restoration work days.

• Support community capacity building efforts to increase the number and longevity of community/agency partnerships.

• Where appropriate, support partnerships with corporate entities where augmented services at public facilities are desirable to the community and visitor industry.

• Expand or create “adopt-a-park,” “adopt-a-beach,” “adopt-a-pier,” and “adopt-a-trail” programs to increase public involvement in caring for and funding recreation facilities.

8.3 GOAL 3: ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY PEOPLE THROUGH OUTDOOR RECREATION

Objective 3-1: Provide all residents and visitors, regardless of age, ability, or socioeconomic status with opportunities to participate in a range of outdoor recreation activities.

Strategies:

Ensure that all new or improved outdoor recreation facilities meet the ADA Outdoor Developed Area standards.

Support lifetime sports, including (as defined by the American Academy of Pediatricians) bicycling, jogging, swimming, tennis, golf, and walking.

• Develop partnerships with disabled and elderly groups that create opportunities for these communities to participate in outdoor recreation.

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• Provide training for providers on integrating persons with a disability and elderly people into their programs.

Objective 3-2: Use outdoor recreation activities and areas as an essential tool in increasing physical fitness in Hawai‘i.

Strategies:

• Promote programs and facilities where people work, learn, live, play and worship (i.e., workplace, public, private, and non-profit recreational sites) to provide easy access to safe and affordable physical activity opportunities.

• Increase funding and resources for parks, recreation, fitness, and sports programs and facilities in areas of high need.

• Increase social marketing efforts to maximize use of recreations programs and facilities for physical fitness and promote co-benefits with environmental and other related approaches. Ensure that the marketing is inclusive and incorporates images of and information aimed at individuals with disabilities.

• Encourage efforts to incorporate physical activity into people’s day by supporting state and county implementation of complete streets plans and policies.

• Plan and manage parks and recreation areas so that they promote activities that deliver health benefits.

• Encourage use of walking, jogging, or multi-use pathways by installing mileage/km markers. Support county, state, and federal agencies in publicizing and coordinating pathway distances.

Objective 3-3: Enhance communication between recreation providers and participants through more thorough, relevant, and easier-to-access sources of information.

Strategies:

• Improve the quality and clarity of information about outdoor recreation on county and state websites. Review content frequently to remove “clutter” – out-of-date, low importance, or rarely accessed information.

• Work with hotels, tourism associations, and especially the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority to distribute information, especially related to ocean and hiking safety, to visitors about safe and respectful participation in outdoor recreation.

Improve clarity of and increase number of locations where interpretive, informational, and safety signs are provided.

• Integrate QR codes and mobile phone numbers into signs to provide interpretive messages and safety information to users.

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• Through social media, websites, and offline methods, provide timely information about events and activities in parks and other recreation areas. Take recreation content to where people are already on the internet (e.g. Facebook, Twitter), rather than expecting them to come to the government website.

• Continue to improve efforts to reach out to stakeholder groups, especially through embracing of new, internet-based public outreach tools.

• Expand opportunities to inform visitors about recreation opportunities and safety through airline videos and magazines so they receive information on the front end of their visit to Hawai‘i.

8.4 GOAL 4: PROMOTE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT PRESERVE AND SUSTAIN HAWAI’I’S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Objective 4-1: Develop and disseminate information about the impacts of outdoor recreation on Hawai‘i natural environment to both visitor and resident recreationists.

Strategies:

• Coordinate with the tourism industry to disseminate information to increase awareness about and respect for the fragility of Hawai‘i’s natural and cultural resources.

• Incorporate ideas from social marketing, especially (a) tailoring a message to the audience, (b) providing information, and (c) creating commitment and using incentives, into efforts to promote conservation behaviors in both visitor and resident outdoor recreationists.

• Support both educational and regulatory methods to protect wildlife and the environment.

• Involve outdoor recreation participants in management of recreation resources as a means of education and sharing information with other users.

• Implement monitoring programs to assess impacts/damage to natural and cultural resources at heavily used facilities and areas and share these findings with users through interpretive and resource management messages.

Objective 4-2: Enable and enhance opportunities to preserve and sustain Hawai‘i’s cultural environment through protection of resources and provision of authentic experiences.

Strategies:

Support development of outdoor recreation facilities that support cultural activities such as community gardening of kalo and other traditional foods, hālau (traditional

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roofed structure) for outrigger canoes, and mauka trails to forests for hunting and gathering activities.

• Coordinate with Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners to develop interpretive programs and to establish protocol for recreation activities in and around cultural resources.

Support development of outdoor recreation facilities that have successfully attracted funding through the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Kūkulu Ola-Living Hawaiian Culture Program, Natural Resources Program and County Product Enrichment Program when the project goals also meet LWCF purposes.

• Support public recreational programs that encourage culturally relevant activities such as hula, lua (a form of Hawaiian martial arts), paddling, swimming, fishing, and surfing.

Objective 4-3: Encourage outdoor recreation planning and development that considers the effects of climate change and sea level rise.

• Support investments in monitoring and research of impacts of climate change on outdoor recreational resources.

• Support planning efforts that incorporate Hawaiian traditional knowledge and practices in the planning for the impacts of climate change.

Support the preservation and restoration of natural landscape features, such as coral reefs, beaches and dunes, forests, streams, floodplains, and wetlands, that have the inherent capacity to avoid, minimize, or mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Support development of new outdoor recreation facilities that are outside mapped flood and tsunami hazard areas.

Encourage “managed retreat” for rehabilitation of outdoor recreation facilities that are located in flood prone, tsunami hazard, or projected sea-level rise areas.

Keiki hula at Kūhiō Beach Park on O‘ahu.


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9 OPEN PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS9.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONProposed recreation projects are selected for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance through an established Open Project Selection Process (OPSP). This process is intended to comply with Chapter 2 of the LWCF Financial Federal Assistance Manual. It sets forth procedures to assure equal opportunity for all eligible project sponsors and all sectors of the general public to participate in the benefits on the program, and to meet priority outdoor recreation needs of the state.

The process is used to acquire and develop lands with high recreation potential, using a priority rating system. Project applications are submitted to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for consideration and selected projects are submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Processing of applications continues on an annual basis, subject to availability of funds.

9.2 GOALS OF THE OPEN PROJECT SELECTION PROCESSThe OPSP is intended to accomplish the following goals:

• Provide for public knowledge of and participation in the formulation and application of the project selection process used by the state in allocating LWCF assistance;

• Ensure all potential state and local applicants are aware of the availability of and process for obtaining LWCF assistance, and provide opportunities for all eligible agencies to submit project applications and have them considered on an equitable basis;

• Provide a measurable link, through published selection criteria, to the specific outdoor recreation needs and priorities identified in SCORP policies and implementation programs; and

• Assure the distribution of LWCF assistance is accomplished in a non-discriminatory manner, especially with regard to minority, elderly, disabled, and other underserved populations and ensure a fair and equitable evaluation of all applications for LWCF assistance.

9.3 PRIORITY RATING SYSTEMEach state develops a priority rating system for selecting projects that ensures the fair and equitable evaluation of all projects. At a minimum, the rating system:

• Places the strongest possible emphasis on project selection criteria that conforms directly to explicit priority needs identified by the SCORP process. Because compatibility of projects funded with SCORP priorities is the primary measure of responsive planning and selection processes, SCORP-related criteria should be heavily-weighted to ensure that a) the rank ordering of projects closely reflects their response to plan-identified needs, and b) no project without measurable links to SCORP-identified priorities will be funded.

• Encourages public participation in the formulation of grant proposals at the project sponsor level.

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• Recognizes the need for accessibility of proposed projects, to the greatest extent practicable, to all segments of the public including minority populations, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations.

• Requires project conformance to LWCF eligibility and evaluation criteria.

9.4 STEPS IN THE PROCESSThe Open Project Selection Process includes several steps to carry out the goals of the selection process and is developed in conformance with the LWCF Grants-in-Aid Manual (Part 660.4). Hawai‘i implements the LWCF program on an annual cycle.

9.4.1 NOTIFICATION OF FEDERAL APPORTIONMENTThe NPS notifies the States of their annual apportionment upon enactment by Congress, usually by February. During Hawai‘i’s LWCF program review in 2011, the NPS and State agreed to several adjustments in the State’s grant selection process:

1. Project applications sponsored by county and state agencies would be solicited in alternating years. Applications would remain competitive based on the OPSP criteria.2. Selection of several larger projects would be considered over many small projects to improve efficiency for fund management and project award administration.3. Project awards in the range of $200,000 to $500,000 were recommended but not required for equal and fair consideration.

Once notified by NPS, DLNR then informs all eligible state and county agencies about the availability of the LWCF program funds and the period in which project applications will be accepted by State Parks. The state and county agencies are encouraged to work with community groups to identify projects where there may be interest in partnering on recreation projects.

Notification will occur in writing to the agencies, news releases, and posting on the DLNR website. With this notice, DLNR provides information on the LWCF grants program, the types of projects eligible for funding, and the open project selection process. A link on the DLNR website for the LWCF program will include these same materials.

State Parks provides technical assistance to any sponsor who needs help in defining the project scope and preparing the application in accordance with the LWCF Grants-in-Aid Manual.

The State has the option to establish a proportional distribution of the funds to the state and county government agencies. However, based on the fact that all the agencies are equally affected by the top priority needs identified in the SCORP and that both the state and counties anticipate budget shortfalls, fair consideration will be given to all projects, regardless of state or local government sponsorship. To ensure fair consideration, projects sponsored by local governments will be solicited in even numbered years and projects sponsored by state agencies will be solicited in odd numbered years. If the State or the local governments do not submit applicaitons during their given year or if there is a balance after the grant applicaitons have been approved by the National Park Service, these grant funds will be made available to the grant sponser of the next funding year.

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public views in defining the proposed projects, so that it is responsive to the needs of various recreation users. This step should be ongoing as the project sponsors plan and budget for their recreation programs and facilities, annually.

Figure 28. LWCF Annual Funding Cycle5

9.4.3 PROJECT EVALUATIONProject applications are submitted by eligible state and county agencies to DLNR, State Parks for consideration. Upon submittal, applications are initially reviewed for compliance with the LWCF Act and public review of environmental impacts in accordance with State EIS law, Chapter 343, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. DLNR evaluates the project proposals for conformance with the recreation priorities identified in the SCORP and the LWCF Grants-in-Aid Manual. A pre-award site inspection of the project sites is conducted by State Parks to assess site suitability and the degree to which the projects address the recreation priorities identified in the SCORP.

If proposed projects are limited in number and within the funding apportionment, awards may be made to all projects that meet the requirements of the LWCF Act. However, if project applications are numerous and exceed the funding apportionment, projects will be ranked based on the OPSP priority rating worksheets found in Appendix E.

State Parks, on behalf of DLNR, makes its recommendations for project awards to the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR). The semi-monthly meetings of the BLNR are open to the public with the opportunity for public testimony on the projects being considered for funding through the LWCF program. Based on testimony from the public and the applicants, and the technical evaluation of the applications by State Parks, the BLNR either approves or disapproves the recommendations of State Parks. Approval by BLNR also authorizes DLNR, State Parks to enter into a project agreement with NPS for the grant award and subject to the general provisions of the project agreement.

Expenditures of LWCF grants on wetland resources should show consistency with the National Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan prepared by the USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1991). The National Wetland Priority Conservation Plan provides a Wetlands Assessment Threshold Criteria for states to utilize in determining if a project qualifies for acquisition using LWCF grant monies. The threshold criteria, published in 1989, are adapted in Appendix E to account for Hawai‘i’s contemporary scarcity, vulnerability and function and values considerations.

5 The funding cycle is subject to Congressional approval of the Federal budget and, in some years, the timing is delayed.

July 1State Parks submits ranked projects and their recommendations for project awards to the Board of Land and Natural Resources for their review and approval/disapproval. Selected applicants are asked to submit oustanding application documents.

September 15NPS reviews projects selected by the State; Project agreements are fi-nalized for projects approved for grant awards by NPS.

August 1State Liaison Officer submits project applica-tions to the NPS for review and approval.

MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

May 30Deadline for submittal of project applications; State Parks initiates site visits of submitted projects that met the criteria of the LWCF program.

MarchNotification from NPS ofState’s apportionment of LWCF grants.

April 1State Liaison Officer (DLNR) notifies eligible State and County agencies of available funding and in-forms agencies that they can prepare and submit projects that met the criteria of LWCF program.

June 15State Parks completestheir review and ranking of applications using the priority rating system. Preliminary selection is made and applicants are given 30-60 days to submit all required forms.

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9.4.4 PROJECT AWARDSUpon final project selection by the BLNR, project applications with all the supporting documentation are forwarded to the NPS for final approval and acceptance. A project agreement is signed between the state and NPS. If the award goes to a local government entity, a second agreement is signed between the state and county where the county commits to the general provisions of the LWCF grant award.


CHAPTER 10References

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APPENDIX AInventory of Statewide Outdoor Recreation Facilities

HAWAI‘I STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN 2015 UPDATE

Appendix A

OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES MAPS

The outdoor recreation facilities maps (Appendix A) are organized into the following

categories:

Recreational Facilities & Managed Areas Maps: shown by development plan

districts established by each County’s General Plan or regional development

plans.

Hiking Trails & Walking Paths; Camping & Hunting Areas Maps: shown by

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components is provided below.

List of Definitions for Map Legend Components

Recreational Facilities

Private Park: a park owned and managed by a private entity.

County Park: a park owned and/or managed by the County.

State Park: a park owned and managed by the State.

National Park: a park owned and managed by the National Park Service

Boating Facility: a facility for boating, i.e. small boat harbor.

Managed Areas

Wildlife Refuge/Sanctuary: area designated for the protection of the habitats for

some types of wild animals, especially migratory waterfowl, within which

hunting and fishing are either prohibited or strictly controlled.

Forest Reserve: multi-use land areas, with the primary purpose for watershed

protection, that are managed by DOFAW and which encompass and incorporate

a variety of public uses and benefits depending on the nature of the resources

found within the reserve.

Game Management Area: area where game is a primary objective. Hunting

seasons and bag limits provide maximal sustained public hunting opportunities

and benefits.

Preserve: Private and public lands that have been dedicated to conservation; this

includes lands in the State’s Natural Area Partnership Program (NAPP), which is

an innovative program that aids private landowners in the management of their

native ecosystems.


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Natural Area Reserve: State lands that have been designated as part of the

Hawai‘i natural area reserves system (NARS) by DLNR pursuant to section 195-

4, HRS.

Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD): area designed to conserve and

replenish marine resources. MLCDs allow only limited fishing and other

consumptive uses, or prohibit such uses entirely. MLCDs are established by

DLNR, as authorized by Chapter 190, HRS.

Marine Managed Area: area managed by DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources,

which may include artificial reef, bottomfish restricted fishing area, fisheries

management area, fisheries replenishment area, public fishing areas, and other

types of marine managed area.

Fish Aggregating Device (Buoy): any anchored, surface, or subsurface structure

including its fixtures and anchor line placed in the ocean by the statewide fish

aggregating system.

Hiking Trails & Walking Paths

State Trail: trail owned by the State.

Mixed Ownership Trail: trail owned by multiple owners.

Nā Ala Hele Trail: trail included in the Nā Ala Hele trail system.

Pedestrian Walking Path: paved path used for pedestrian and/or bicycle use

(but not every sidewalk along a public or private street).

Camping & Hunting Areas

Public Campground: campground owned by a public agency (regardless of

whether it is managed by a private concessionaire).

Private Campground: campground owned by a private entity.

Hunting Area: area where public hunting is allowed.

Archery Hunting Only: area where only archery/bow hunting is allowed, i.e., no

firearms.

Safety Zone: area within a public hunting area where possession of a loaded

weapon or discharge of a firearm or other weapon is prohibited to prevent a

hazard to people or property.

No Hunting: area outside of, but adjacent to a public hunting area, where

possession of a loaded weapon or discharge of a firearm or other weapon is

prohibited to prevent a hazard to people or property.

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Anahola Hawaiian Homes Park

Hanalei Black Pot Beach Park

HanaleiPavilion

K Ï LA U E A N AT I O N A L

WI L D L I F E R E F U G E

Wailua Homesteads Park

Wailua Riverview Park

Lumahaÿi Beach

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MOKUÿAEÿAE SEA BIRD SANCTUARY

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Limahuli National Tropical Botanical Garden

Keahua Forestry Arboretum

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KAUAÿI:

Disclaimer: This map has been prepared for general planning

purposes only. It should not be used for boundary

interpretations or other spatial analysis beyond the

limitations of the data.

North Shore &

Kapaÿa-Wailua

Source: Kauaÿi County: Planning Department

State of Hawaiÿi: Office of Planning; Department of Land & Natural Resources U.S. Department of the Interior: U.S. Geological Survey

LINEAR SCALE ( FEET )NORTH

September 2014

KAUAÿI

NORTHSHORE

KAPAÿA-WAILUA

* owned or managed by a state agency

LEGEND RoadsNorth Shore & Kapaʻa-WailuaDistrict Boundaries

RECREATIONAL FACILITIESPark Boundary

!( Private Park!( County Park!( State Park*¾Î Boating Facility

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Wailua Golf Course

Laukönä Park

Hanamäÿulu ParkHanamäÿulu Beach Park

Ahukini State Recreation Pier

Isenberg Park

Lïhuÿe Park

Vidinha Memorial Stadium

Kalena Park

Näwiliwili Beach ParkUlu Ko Park

Niumalu Beach Park

Hökülei Park

Puhi Park

Puhi Subdivision Park

Poÿipü Pavilion

Poÿipü Beach Park

Weliweli Park

Kukuiÿula Small Boat Harbor Park

Köloa Park

Waikomo Park

National TropicalBotanical Garden

Waha Park

Kukuiolono Park

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Hanapëpë Cliffside Park

Hanapëpë Heights Park

Hanapëpë Beach Park

Hanapëpë Pavilion

Hanapëpë Park

Hanapëpë Town Park

Salt Pond Park

Kaumakani Keiki Kamaliÿi Park

Kaumakani Park & Senior Center

Smokey Valley Park

Waimea Athletic Field

Waimea State Recreation Pier

Captain Cook Memorial ParkWaimea Neighborhood Park

Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park

Lucy Wright Park

Hofgaard Park

Kekaha Faye ParkKekaha Beach Park

Kekaha Gardens Park

Waimea Canyon State ParkPolihale State Park

Kïkïaola SmallBoat Harbor

Port Allen Small Boat Harbor

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HANAPËPË-ÿELEÿELE


September 2014


LEGEND RoadsWaimea-Kekaha &Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻeleDistrict Boundaries


!( Private Park!( County Park!( State Park*!( Federal Park¾Î Boating Facility

MANAGED AREASForest ReserveGame Management AreaPreserveNatural Area ReserveMilitaryFisheries Management Area

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Miloliÿi

Polihale State Park

Lucy Wright Park

Camp Hale Koÿa Alan FayeBoy ScoutCamp

Kökeÿe State ParkCabins & Campground

YMCA Camp SloggettSugi Grove Camp

Kawaiköï Camp

LonomeaCamp

Hipalau Camp

Koaiÿe Camp

Waiÿalae Cabin

Kaluahäÿula Camp

Wiliwili Camp

Poachers Camp

Kähili Mountain Camp

Salt Pond Beach Park

Niumalu Beach Park

Hanamäÿulu Beach Park

YMCA Camp NaueHäÿena Beach Park

Hanakoa

Kalalau

Hanalei Beach Park

ÿAnini Beach Park

Anahola Beach Park

Methodist Camp

Hongwanji Camp

Lydgate Park

Näpali Coast StateWild

erness Park

Source: County of Kauaÿi: Department of Planning & Permitting

State of Hawaiÿi: Department of Land & Natural Resources; DOFAW Map No. FW-0284 12/2002

U.S. Department of the Interior: U.S. Geological Survey

U.S. Department of the Interior: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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Hiking Trails & Walking Paths;


KAUAÿI

March 2014



purposes only. It should not be used for boundary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyond the


Please consult with the appropriate authority for hunting,

hiking and camping rules and permit requirements.

LEGEND Roads

HIKING TRAILS & WALKING PATHSNā Ala Hele TrailPublic TrailMixed Ownership TrailPrivate TrailWalking Path

CAMPING FACILITIESPublic'9 ' "7 "3

Private'9 Primitive Campsite' Campground"7 Lodge or Cabin"3 Wilderness Cabin

HUNTING AREASHunting AreaArchery Hunting OnlySafety Zone

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Kahalu‘u Regional Park (Waihee Marsh) County x X X XKahana Bay Ramp State X XKahawai Beach Support Park County 2.6 X X XKahe Point Beach Park (Electric Beach) County 4.47 X X X X X X X X XKahiwelo Neighborhood Park County 3 X X XKahi Kani Neighborhood Park County 2.64 XKahua O Waikalua (Kāne‘ohe Bayview) Park County 15.65Kahuku District Park County 15.86 X X X X XKahuku Golf Course County 68 X XKaiaka Bay Beach Park County 52.83 X X X X X XKailua Beach Park County x 35.2 X X X X X X X X X X X X XKailua District Park County 18.65 X X X X X X X X XKaimukī Community Park County 2.75 X X X X X X X XKaiona Beach Park County 4.33 X X X X X XKaiwi State Scenic Shoreline State 346.85 X X X X XKaka‘ako Waterfront Park State 28 X X X X XKalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor State XKalae‘ō‘io Beach Park County 0.81 X X X XKalaeola Regional Park (Barbers) Federal 120Kalaepōhaku Neighborhood Park County 1.33 X X X X X XKalaheo Neighborhood Park County 1.43 X X X X XKalākaua District Park County 7.77 X X X X X X XKalama Beach Park County x 4.28 X X X X XKalama Valley Community Park County 6 X X X X X X XKalihi Uka Community Park County 1.03 X X X XKalihi Valley District Park County 11.85 X X X X X X X XKalihi Waena Neighborhood Park County 1.24 X X X X XKaluapuhi Neighborhood Park County 5.79 X X X X XKamaio Neighborhood Park County 4.01Kamamalu Neighborhood Park County 5.27 X X X X X X XKamananui Neighborhood Park County 0.64 X XKamanele Square County XKamehameha Community Park County 8.6 X X X X X XKamilo Iki Community Park County x 18.47 X X X X X X X X XKamilo Iki Neighborhood Park County X XKamokila Community Park County 5.89 X X X X XKamole Mini Park County 2.15 X XKane‘ōhe Bay Harbor (Offshore Mooring) State X X XKane‘ōhe Beach Park County 1.05 X X X X XKane‘ōhe Civic Center Neighborhood Park County 4.18 X X XKane‘ōhe Community Park County 5.51 X X X X X XKane‘ōhe District Park County x 31.37 X X X X X X X X X X XKānewai Community Park County 9.34 X X X X X X X X X

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Kuli‘ou‘ou Beach Park County 3.23 X X X X X XKuli‘ou‘ou Neighborhood Park County x X X XKunawai Neighborhood Park County 0.96 X X X XKunawai Springs County 0.59 XKunia Neighborhood Park County 5.53 X X X XLaenani Neighborhood Park County 1.37 X X X X X X XLā‘ie Beach Park County 5.91 X X X XLā‘ie Point State Wayside State 1.4 X XLanakila District Park County 5.54 X X X X X X X XLaniākea Beach Support Park County 2.52 X XLanikai Beach X X X X XLē‘ahi Beach Park County 1.28 X X X XLeftovers Beach Park County 0.25 X XLehua Community Park County 6.67 X X X X X X XLili‘uokalani Botanical Garden County 7.68 XLo‘i Kalo Mini Park County 2.31 XLualualei Beach Park County 17.75 X X X X X X X X XMā‘ili Beach Park County x X X XMā‘ili Community Park County 3.68 X X X X X X XMākaha Beach Park County 39.56 X X X X X X X XMākaha Community Park County 4.32 X X X X X XMakakilo Community Park County 8.5 X X X X X X X X X XMakalapa Neighborhood Park County 5.97 X X X X X XMakaleha Beach Park County 27.72 X XMākālei Beach Park County 0.77 X X XMākaua Beach Park County 0.14 X X XMakaunulau Community Park County 16.09 X X X X X XMakiki District Park County 8.7 X X X X X X X XMakiki Valley State Recreation Area State 19.8 X X X XMālaekahana State Recreation Area State x 110 X X X X X X X X X X XMānana Kai Neighborhood Park County 4.35 X X X XMānana Neighborhood Park County 4.02 X X X X X XMānana Trailhead State XMānoa Falls Trail State XMānoa Valley District Park County 29.46 X X X X X X X X X X X X XMarine Corps Base Hawaii County XMaukalani Neighborhood Park County 4.4 X X X X X X XMauna Lahilahi Beach Park County 8.74 X X X X XMauna Lahilahi Cultural Garden Park County 14.3 XMaunalani Community Park County 3.6 X X X X X XMaunalua Bay Beach Park County x 5.39 X X X X X X XMaunalua Bay Ramp State X X XMaunawili Neighborhood Park County 4.21 X X X X X X X

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Maunawili Valley Neighborhood Park County 8.13 X X X X X X XMau‘umae Nature Park County 28.89 XMcCully District Park County 1.43 X X X X X XMelemanu Neighborhood Park County 4.04 X X X XMililani District Park County 21.23 X X X X X X X X XMililani Mauka Community Park County 12.85 X XMililani Neighborhood Park County 5 X X X X XMililani Town Center Neighborhood Park County 7.79 X XMililani Waena Neighborhood Park County 7 X X X X X XMoanalua Community Park County 7.59 X X X X X X X XMoanalua Valley Neighborhood Park County x 2.85 X X X X XMokauea Street Mini Park County X XMokū‘leia Army Beach Park Federal X XMokū‘leia Forest Reserve State XMō‘ili‘ili Neighborhood Park County 3.44 X X X XMother Waldron Neighborhood Park County 1.76 X X X X XNa Pueo Mini Park County XNahele Neighborhood Park County 4 X X X XNanakuli Beach Park County 39.63 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XNāpuanani Neighborhood Park County 4.43 X X X X XNehu Neighborhood Park County 1.32 X X X XNeil S. Blaisdell Beach Park County x 25.89 X X X X X XNewton Neighborhood Park County 8.08 X XNiu Valley Neighborhood Park County 2.06 X XNoholoa Neighborhood Park County 7.26 X X X XNu‘uanu Pali State Wayside State x 3 X xNu‘uanu Valley Park County X X XO‘ahu Forest NWR Federal 4,569Old Stadium Park County 9.17 X X X XOne‘ula Beach Park County 30 X X X X X X XPacheco Neighborhood Park County 4.59 X X X XPacific Palisades Community Park County 8.42 X X X X X X XPaki Community Park County 2.2 X X X X XPālailai Neighborhood Park County 4.01 X X X X XPālama Uka Private X XPali Golf Course County 215.88Pālolo Valley District Park County 11.39 X X X X X X X XPapakōlea Community Park State 0.87 XPatsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park County 264.79 X X X X X X X X XPauahi Recreation Center County 0.07 XPearl City District Park County 9.95 X X X X X XPearl Harbor StatePearl Harbor NWR Federal 98 X

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Pearl Ridge Community Park County x 5.12 X X X X X XPeter Buck Mini Park County XPetrie Community Park County 4.82 X X X X X X X XPililā‘au Community Park County 10.44 X X X X XPoamoho Trail Shelter State XPohakupu Mini Park County 3.54 X XPōka‘ī Bay State X X X XPōka‘ī Bay Beach Park County x 15.49 X X X X X X X XPūkele Avenue Mini Park County X XPunalu‘u Beach Park County x 2.84 X X X X XPū‘ōhala Neighborhood Park County 3.93 X X X X XPūpūkea Beach Park County 36.57 X X X X X X XPūpūkea Bike Trail County XPupuole Street Mini Park County X XPu‘u O Kaimuki Mini Park County 2.31 XPu‘u O Kapolei Archery Range County XPu‘u O Mahuka State Historic Site State 5.7 X XPu‘u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside State 50 X X X XPu‘uloa Neighborhood Park County 4.34 X X X X XPu‘uloa Rifle Range XPu‘unui Community Park County 1.62 X X X X XRoyal Mausoleum State Monument State 10 X XSacred Falls State Park (closed indefinitely) StateSalt Lake District Park County 146.68 X X X X X X X X XSand Island Ramp State X X XSand Island State Recreation Area State x 140 X X X X X X X XSandy Beach Park County x 32.82 X X X X X XSheridan Community Park County 1.73 X X X XStevenson Recreation Center County 0.5 X X X XSunset Beach Neighborhood Park County x 2.06 X X X X XSunset Beach Park County 17.73 X X X X X XSunset Point Beach Park County 0.93 X XSwanzy Beach Park County 4.82 X X X X X X X XTed Makalena Golf Course County 150.76Thomas Square County 6.42 X X XTracks Beach Park County 14.3 X X X X X X XUlehawa Beach Park State 57.65 X X X X XUlupō Heiau State Historical Park State x 29 X XUppers Surfing Support Park County 0.25 X XUSS Arizona Memorial Federal 17 X X X X XWa‘ahila Ridge State Recreation Area State 49.9 X X XWahiawā Botanical Garden County 26.92 X XWahiawā District Park County 10.01 X X X X X X X

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Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area State 65.9 X X X XWai`anae Army Recreation Center Federal X XWaiāhole Beach Park County 14.87 XWai‘alae Beach Park County 4.38 X X X X X XWai‘alae iki Neighborhood Park County 5.35 X X X X XWaiale‘e Beach Park County 25.65 XWaialua District Park County 12.82 X X X X X X X XWai‘anae Small Boat Harbor State x 38.4 X X XWai‘anae District Park County 22.92 X X X X X X X XWaiau District Park County x 31.43 X X X X X X XWaiau Neighborhood Park County X XWaiawa Community Park #1 (Future) CountyWaiawa Community Park #2 (Future) CountyWaiawa Neighborhood Park #1 (Future) CountyWaiawa Neighborhood Park #2 (Future) CountyWaihe‘e Valley Nature Park County 149.55Waikane Nature Park County 503.85Waikele Community Park County 12.84 X X X X XWaikele Neighborhood Park County 5 XWaikiki Beach (Kuhio Beach to Fort DeRussy) County X X X X X X X X XWailupe Beach Park County x 1.19 X X X X X XWaikīkī Beach Waters State X X X X XWailupe Valley Neighborhood Park County 2.51 X XWaimalu Neighborhood Park County 2.14 X X X X XWaimanālo Bay Beach Park County x 74.76 X X X X XWaimanālo Beach Park County x 37.56 X X X X X X X X XWaimanālo District Park County x 25.31 X X X X X X X XWaimano Trailhead State XWaimea Bay Beach Park County x 22.16 X X X X X XWaipahu Cultural Garden Park County 48.88 XWaipahu District Park County 13.83 X X X X X X X X XWaipahu Uka Neighborhood Park County 4 X X X X XWaipi‘o Neighborhood Park County 12.3 X X X X X X X XWaipi‘o Penninsula Sports Park County 233.84 X XWar Memorial Park and Natatorium County X XWest Loch Golf Course County 187West Loch Shoreline Park County 6.36 X X X X XWhitmore Community Park County 0.92 X XWhitmore Neighborhood Park County 2.29 X X X X XWilson Community Park County 4.1 X X X X X

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Kaÿahele Neighborhood Park

Nahele Neighborhood Park

Pacific Palisades Community Park

Waimano Gulch State Park ReservePacific Palisades Entrance Park

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Mänana Kai Neighborhood Park

Mänana Community Park

Pacheco Neighborhood Park

Lehua Community Park

Neal S. Blaisdell Park

Pearl Ridge Community Park

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LEGEND RoadsPrimary Urban Center, WestDistrict Boundary



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DeCorte Neighborhood Park

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Puÿunui Community ParkKamehameha Community ParkKalihi Waena Neighborhood Park

Keÿehi Lagoon ParkMokauea Street

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Royal MausoleumState Monument

Booth District Park

Papakölea Community Park

Stevenson Recreation Center

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Thomas Square

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Auld Lane Mini Park

Kanoa Street Mini ParkPälama Triangle Mini Park

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Kawänanakoa Neighborhood Park

Dole Community Park

ÿIolani Palace State Monument

Kawaiahaÿo Mini Park

Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park

Liliÿuokalani Botanical GardenKauluwela Community Park

Foster Botanical Garden

Kamämalu Neighborhood Park

Queen Emma Square

Beretania Community Park

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Pauahi Recreation Center

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Robert W. Wilcox Mini Park

Irwin Memorial Park

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Keÿehi Small

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Pälolo Valley District Park

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Kaimukï Community Park

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Kapäolono Community Park

Diamond Head State Monument

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Crane Community Park

Känewai Community Park

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Makiki Street Mini Park

Punahou Square

Wilder Avenue Mini Park

Möÿiliÿili Neighborhood Park

Kaÿaha Street Mini Park

Date Street Mini Park

Piÿikoi Street Mini Park

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Sheridan Community Park

Mäkua Aliÿi Senior Citizen's Center

McCully District Park

Ala Wai Promenade

Frank C. Judd Mini Park

Ala Wai Community

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Päkï Hale

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PRIMARY URBANCENTER EAST



& Managed Areas


Center, East




0 2,000 4,000




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LEGEND RoadsPrimary Urban Center, EastDistrict Boundary



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Wailupe Beach Park

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Nehu Neighborhood Park

KawaikuÿiBeach Park

Niu Valley Neighborhood Park

Wailupe Valley Neighborhood Park

Hahaÿione Neighborhood Park

Kuliÿouÿou Beach Park

Maunalua Bay Beach Park

Koko Head Neighborhood Park

Sandy Beach Park

Kamilo Iki Community Park

Kamilo Iki Neighborhood Park

Kalama Valley Community Park

Hahaÿione Valley Neighborhood Park

Kuliÿouÿou Neighborhood Park

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LEGEND RoadsEast HonoluluDistrict Boundary


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Kaÿelepulu Mini Park

Kailua District Park

Kalama Beach Park

Kawainui Neighborhood Park

Kaläheo Neighborhood Park

ÿAikahi Community Park

Keaÿalau Neighborhood Park

Käneÿohe Beach Park

Käneÿohe Bayview Park

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Käneÿohe District Park

Heÿeia Neighborhood Park

Käneÿohe Community Park

Käneÿohe Civic Center

Püÿöhala Neighborhood Park

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Kailua Boat Ramp

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NORTH

December 2014


LEGEND RoadsKo'olaupokoDistrict Boundary



MANAGED AREASForest ReserveWildlife SanctuaryArtificial ReefMarine Managed Area

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Kokololio Beach Park

Hauÿula Beach ParkHauÿula Community Park

Punaluÿu Beach Park

Makaua Beach Park

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LEGEND RoadsKoʻolauloaDistrict Boundary



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Waiawa Neighborhood Park #1

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Waiawa District Park

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Ted Makalena Golf Course

Waipahu District Park

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Crestview Community Park

Central Oÿahu Regional Park

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Kaomaÿaiku Neighborhood Park

Makaunulau Community Park

Mililani Town Center Neighborhood Park

Noholoa Neighborhood Park

Kuahelani

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Whitmore Neighborhood ParkKahi Kani Neighborhood Park

Kükaniloko Birthstones State Historic Site

Kaÿala Neighborhood Park

Wahiawä Botanical GardenWahiawä District Park

Wahiawä Freshwater State Recreation Area

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Kïpapa Neighborhood Park

Mililani Waena Neighborhood Park

Mililani Neighborhood Park

Höküahiahi Neighborhood Park

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Holanialiÿi Neighborhood Park

Kunia Neighborhood Park

Höÿaeÿae Community Park

Honowai Neighborhood Park

Waipahu ÿUka Neighborhood Park

Hans L'Orange Neighborhood Park

Waipahu Cultural Garden Park

Pupuÿole Street Mini Park

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Wahiawä Ramp

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NORTH

September 2014


LEGEND RoadsCentral O'ahuDistrict Boundary


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Peacock Flats

Keaÿau Beach Park

Waiÿanae Army Recreation Center

Lualualei Beach Park

Nänäkuli Beach Park

Kahe Point Beach Park

Camp Timberline

Barbers Point Naval Air Station

Waimano Trailhead

Mänana Trailhead

Kaiaka Bay Beach Park

Pälama Uka

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Mälaekahana State Recreation Area

Kokololio Beach Park

Hauÿula Beach Park

Hauÿula Trail Camp

Ahupuaÿa O Kahana State Park Swanzy Beach Park

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Marine Corps Base(military only)

Bellows Field Beach Park (military only)

Bellows Field Beach Park (public on weekends)

Waimänalo Bay Beach Park

Waimänalo Beach Park

Hoÿomaluhia Botanical Garden

Keaïwa Heiau StateRecreation Area

Camp H. M. Smith

Sand Island State Recreation Area

Mäÿili Beach Park

Pe a r l H a r b o r

Camp Püpükea

Kalaeloa Beach Park

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NORTH

March 2014






LEGEND Roads

HIKING TRAILS & WALKING PATHSNā Ala Hele TrailPublic TrailMixed Ownership TrailPrivate Trail




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Kahului Pool (War Memorial) County X 1 X XKalama Park County X 36.48 X X X X X X X X X X X XKalepolepo Park County 1.5 X X X X XKamali‘i Park County 1.4 X X X XKama‘ole I County 3 X X X X X X XKama‘ole II County X 2.2 X X X X XKama‘ole III County X 10 X X X X X X X X XKamehameha Iki County 1.8 X X XKanahā Beach Park County X 40 X X X X X X X X X XKanahā Pond Wildlife Sanctuary State 143 XKapalua Beach County X X X X X X X XKaumahina State Wayside State 7.8 X X X XKeālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Federal 691 X XKe‘anae Park County 4.1 X X X XKe‘anae Ramp StateKeawakapu I and II Beach Park County X XKelawea Mauka Makai Park County 3.4 X XKenolio Recreation Complex County 7.2 X X XKēōkea Park County 6.7 X X X X X X XKeonekai Park County 2.3 X X X X XKe'opuolani Regional Park County 110 X X X X X X XKepaniwai Park County X 7.6 X X X X X XKīhei Aquatic & Community Center County X XKīhei Beach Reserve (Waipuilani Park) County 20.22 X X X X X XKīhei Boat Ramp State X 11.5 X X XKīhei Quay (Offshore Mooring) State X X XKīlohana Park County 1.5 X X X XKīpahulu Point Light Station County 1.1 X X XKokua Pool County 1 X XKula Community Center County 7 X X XLahaina Aquatic and Recreation Center County X X X X X X X XLahaina Banyan Court County 1.94 X XLahaina Civic Center County X X XLahaina Roadstead (Offshore Mooring) State X X XLahaina Small Boat Harbor State X 11.6 X X XLauniopoko Park County 6.7 X X X X XLeisure Estates Park County 4 X X X XLīhau Natural Area Reserve State

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Lihikai Park County 1.4 X X X XLower Pā‘ia Park (Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center) County 1.5 X X XMā‘alaea Small Boat Harbor State X X X XMai Poina Park County 5.3 X X X X X X XMakana Park County X XMakawao ParkMākena Landing Beach Park County X X XMākena State Park State X 164.4 X X X X X X X X X X XMāla Boat Ramp State X 0.35 X X XMaluaka Beach Park County X XMalu Ulu Olele Park County 4.7 X XMāla Wharf State XMāliko Boat Ramp State/County/private X XManduke Baldwin Polo Field private XMaui Botanical Gardens County 3.5 X X X X XMaui Community College Fields County 7 XMaui High School Park County 13 X XMaui Lani Park PrivateMayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center County 20 X X X X X X XMōkapu Beach Park County X X X X XMokuhau Park County 2.4 X X XMokulē‘ia Bay State XNākālele Lighthouse County 4.8 XNāpili Bay County X XNāpili Park County 8.4 X X X X X XNational Tropical Botanical Garden - Kahanu Garden Private X XNew Kula Ball Field County 10.3 X X X XOld Kula Center County XOlowalu Jetty State/County

Pa‘animai Park County 1.1 X X XPā‘ia Community Center County 1.6 X X XPā‘ia Gymnasium and Ball Field County 3.2 X X XPalauea Beach Park County X XPapalaua Wayside Park County 6.7 X X X XPaukakalo Park County 4.7 X XPaunau Park County 0.3 X XPa‘uwela Lighthouse County 3.3 XPōhaku Park County 1 X X X X

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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area State 10 X X X XPolo Beach County X X XPomaika‘i Park County 4.7Po‘olenalena Park County 7.4 X X X XPua‘a Ka‘a State Wayside State 5 X X XPuamana Park County 1.4 X X XPu‘uohala Park County 0.6 X X X XRainbow Park County 2.6 X XSun Yet Sen Park County 1 X XUkumehame Beach Park County 3.8 X X X X X X XUkumehame Firing Range County 84.1 X XUlua Beach Park County X X X X X X XUlumalu Arena County 4.8 X X XVelma McWayne Santos Community Center County 4 XWahikuli Terrace Park County 2.2 X X X X XWahikuli Wayside Park County 8.3 X X X X X XWaiakoa Gymnasium County 1.7 X XWai‘ale Park County X 3 X X X X XWai‘ānapanapa State Park State X 122.1 X X X X X X X X X XWaiehu Beach Park County 3.65 X X X XWaiehu Heights Park County 3 X X XWaiehu Terrace Park County X X X XWaihe‘e Ball Park County 2 X X X X XWaihe‘e Beach Park County X 2 X X X X X XWaikamoi Ridge Trailhead X X X X XWaikapū Neighborhood Center and Park County 2.4 X X X X XWailea Beach Park County X X X X XWailua Peninsula Lookout XWailua Valley State Wayside State 1.5 XWailuku Elementary School Park County 3.9 X X X X XWailuku Gymnasium County 0.8 X X XWailuku Heights Park County 1.4 X XWaipuilani Beach Park County XWar Memorial Complex County 51 X X X X XWells Community Complex County 6.6 X X X X X XWest Maui Natural Area Reserve State 6,702 XWindmills Beach Park (Punalau) Private X X

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LEGEND RoadsWest Maui & Wailuku-KahuluiDistrict Boundaries



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Hosmer Grove

Polipoli Springs

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Kanahä Beach Park

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Camp Keÿanae YMCA

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NORTH

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LEGEND RoadsNational Park Service: Park Boundary

HIKING TRAILS & WALKING PATHSNā Ala Hele TrailPublic TrailWalking Path




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LEGEND RoadsMolokaʻi & LānaʻiDistrict Boundaries


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MANAGED AREASGame Management AreaForest ReservePreserveNatural Area ReserveWildlife Refuge/ SanctuaryMarine Life Conservation DistrictMarine Managed Area


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HIKING TRAILS & WALKING PATHSNā Ala Hele TrailMixed Ownership Trail

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Ahalanui Park/Maunakea Pond County 5.9 X X X X X XAhualani Park County 3.5 X X X XAinako Park County 3.0 X X X XAinaola Park County 5.9 X X X X X XAkaka Falls State Park State 65.4 X X X X X XAla Kahakai National Historic Trail State/Federal X XAli‘i Kai Park (undeveloped) County 1.6‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay X X X X X X X X X XArthur C. Greenwell Park County 2.7 X X X X XBakers Beach County 3.1 X X XBig Hill Camp Private XCamp Honokaia BSA Private XCarlsmith Beach Park County 6.9 X X X X X X XClem Akina Park County 4.8 XDisappearing Sands Beach Park County 1.0 X X X X X XFrank Santos Park (Papaiko Park) County 11.0 X X X XGilbert Carvalho Park County 15.8 X X X XGlenwood Park County 1.1 X X XHaina Park County 3.6 X XHakalau Forest NWR Federal 38047.0 XHakalau Veterans Park County 6.1 X X X XHappiness Gardens County 1.4 X XHapu‘u Camp Private XHāpuna Beach State Recreation Area State X 464.0 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XHarold H. Higashihara Park County 5.3 X X X X X XHarry K Brown Park County 22.9Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Federal 333086.0 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XHawaiian Beaches Park County 11.0 X X X X X XHawaiian Ocean View Estates- Kahuku Park County 4.0 X X X XHawaiian Paradise Park County 6.0Herbert Shipman Park County 16.9 X X X X X XHilo Bayfront Beach Park County 5.2 X X X X X X X X X XHilo Bayfront Park County 45.6 X X X XHilo Harbor State XHilo Municipal Golf Course County 70.7 X XHilo Skeet Range County 113.0 X XHilo Soccer Fields County XHoloholokai Beach Park/Puakō Petroglyph State/private X X X X XHōnauanu Boat Ramp County 1.2 X X X X X X X XHonoipu Landing State

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Honoka‘a Landing State X XHonoka‘a Park County 27.7 X X X X X X X XHonoka‘a Swimming Pool County XHonokōhau Small Boat Harbor State X 128.7 X X X X xHonoli‘i Beach Park County 2.8 X X X X XHonomū Park County 10.0 X X X XHonu‘apo Pier StateHo‘okena Beach Park County X 3.2 X X X X X X X X X X X XHo‘olulu Complex County X 56.2 X X X X XHualani Park County 4.8 X X XIsaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Memorial Park County X 26.5 X X X X X X X X XJames Kealoha Beach Park County X 3.5 X X X X XKa Lae X X X XKahakai Park County 3.6 XKahalu‘u Beach Park County X 4.2 X X X X X X X X X X XKailua Park County 34.9 X X X X X X X X X X X XKailua Playground County 0.7 X X X XKailua-Kona Offshore Mooring State X X XKailua-Kona Wharf/Boat Ramp State X X X XKaiwiki Park County 5.0 X XKalākaua Park County 1.2 XKalapana Beach (Area B) County 15.0Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park Federal 1161.0 X X X X X X X X X X XKalōpā State Recreation Area State 100.0 X X X X X X X X XKamehameha Park County X 18.5 X X X X X X XKanakea Pond County 2.4 X XKapa‘a Beach Park County 26.3 X X X X X X X XKauhakō Landing CountyKaulana Ramp State 4.5 XKa‘ūmana Caves County 4.9 X X XKa‘ūmana Lani Park (undeveloped) County 4.7Ka‘ūmana Playground (undeveloped) County 1.5Kauna‘oa Beach X X X X XKawaihae Canoe Area County 4.7 X X X XKawaihae Small Boat Deep Draft Harbor State X XKawaihae Small Boat Harbor (North) State 4.0 X X X X XKawaihae Small Boat Harbor (South) State 7.8 X X X XKealakekua Bay State Historical Park State 221.0 X X X X X X X X X X X X XKeauhou Small Boat Harbor State X XKehena Beach Park County X

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Keikiland Playground County 1.9 X X XKekaha Kai State Park State 1642.5 X X X X X X XKēōkea Beach Park County 7.1 X X X X X X XKeolonāhihi State Historic Park State X 29.7Kīholo Bay State Park Reserve State 4365.0 X X X X XKilohana Girl Scout Camp Private XKohala Historical Sites State Monument State 7.2 X XKohanaiki Beach Park County 109.0 X X X X X XKoholālele Landing State XKolekole Gulch Park County X 5.5 X X X X XKona Community Aquatic Center County X XKona Hillcrest Park County 1.6 X XKona Scenic Park County 5.0 X X XKonawaena Swimming Pool County 1.0 X XKu‘emanu Heiau/Waikui Pond XKūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park County 2.8 X X X XKukuihaele Landing State XKukuihaele Park County 4.0 XKula‘imano Park County 28.9 X X XKurtistown Park County 6.8 X X X X X XLa‘aloa Beach Park (Magic Sands) County 2.6 XLapakahi State Historical Park State 279.0 X X X X X X X XLaupāhoehoe Playground County 0.5 X XLaupāhoehoe Point Beach Park County X 24.1 X X X X X X X XLaupāhoehoe Pool County 2.7 X XLava Tree State Monument State X 17.1 X X X X X X X XLehia Beach Park County 54.7 X X XLeleiwi Beach Park County X 30.9 X X X X XLiholiho Garden County 0.2 XLili‘uokalani Gardens County 19.5 X X X X XLincoln Park County 2.6 X X X X XLokahi Park County 7.7 X X X XMachado Acres Park County 7.9Mackenzie State Recreation Area State 13.1 X X X X XMāhukona Beach Park County 2.7 X X X X X X X X XMāhukona Harbor State XMāhukona Wharf County 0.4 X XMalama Park County 10.6 X X X X X XManini Point (undeveloped) County 5.6 X XManukā State Wayside State 13.4 X X X X X X X

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Reeds Bay Offshore Mooring State X XRichardson Ocean Park County X 4.6 X X X X X X XSpencer Beach Park County X 13.4 X X X X X X X X XUniversity Heights Park County 4.3 X X XVolcano Park (Cooper Center) County 10.0 X X x X xWai‘aha Bay (Honl's) Beach Park County 0.7 X X X X X XWaiākea Camp Private XWaiākea Rec Center County X X X X X XWaiākea Uka Park & Gym County 7.7 X X XWaiākea Waena Park/Andrews Gym County 3.8 X X XWaikaumalo Park County 3.4 X XWaikoloa Community Park County 22.5 X X X XWaikoloa Neighborhood Park County 4.3 X X X X XWaikui Pond County 0.7Wailoa River State Recreation Area State 131.9 X X X X X X XWailoa Sampan Basin/Boat Harbor State X X X XWailuku River State Park State 16.3 X X X XWaimanu Valley County XWaimea Church Row Park County 2.8Waimea Park County X 10.6 X X X X XWaimea Soccer Field County 2.2 XWainaku Playground/Kaiwiki Ball Park County 5.0 XWai‘ōhinu Park County X 4.4 X X X XWaipi‘o Lookout County 1.0 X X XWhittington Beach Park & Expansion County 226.0 X X X X XWilliam Charles Lunalilo Playground County 6.8 X X X

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NORTH

September 2014


LEGEND RoadsKaʿū & PunaDistrict Boundaries



MANAGED AREASForest ReserveNatural Area ReserveGame Management AreaPreserveWildlife Refuge/SanctuaryMarine Life Conservation DistrictMarine Managed Area


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Kaümana Caves

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Malama Park

Hilo Municipal Golf Course

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Mohouli Park

Lehia Beach Park

Leleiwi Beach Park

Carlsmith Park

James Kealoha Beach

Hualani Park

Onekahakaha Beach

Këökea Houselots

NAS Swimming Pool

Baker's BeachReed's Bay Park

Liliÿuokalani Garden

Happiness Garden

Gilbert Carvalho Park

Kamanä Senior Center

Hilo Senior Center

Lanikäula Center

Waiäkea Recreation Center

Hoÿolulu Park

Wailoa RiverState

RecreationArea

Clem ÿAkina Park

Hilo Armory

MoÿoheauParkEast Hawaiÿi Cultural Center

Kalakäua Park

Lincoln Tennis Court

Pömaikaÿi Senior Center

Keikiland Playground

Hilo Bayfront Beach ParkLincoln Park

Wailoa SampanBasin & Boat Harbor

Reed's Bay

Ramp

Papa'i (King's Landing)

Coconut

Island

Waiäkea Ramp

Richardson Ocean Park

Machado Acres Park

Wailoa Sampan Basin &Small Boat Harbor

Hilo Soccer Fields







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LEGEND RoadsNorth & South HiloDistrict Boundaries



MANAGED AREASForest ReserveFisheries Management Area


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Kukuihaele Park

Paÿauilo Gym / Park

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Honokaÿa Rodeo Arena

Honokaÿa Park

Haina Park

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LEGEND RoadsHāmākuaDistrict Boundary


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MANAGED AREASForest ReserveGame Management AreaNatural Area ReserveMitigation AreaSanctuary


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Waimanu Valley

Kapaÿa Beach Park

Mähukona Beach Park

Spencer Beach Park

Häpuna Beach State Recreation Area

Hoÿokena Beach Park

Miloliÿi Beach Park

HäpuÿuCamp

Big HillCamp

Kilohana Girl Scout Camp

Mauna Kea State Recreation Area

Red HillCabin

ÿAinapöCabin

Waiäkea Camp

Keawewai Cabin

Laupähoehoe Point Beach Park

Kolekole Beach Park

Isaac Hale Memorial Park

Mackenzie State Recreation Area

Kehena Beach Park

Näpau CraterCampsite

Kïlauea Military Camp (military only)

NämakanipaioCampground

ÿÄpua Point Campsite

Halapë Shelter

Külanaokuaiki Campground

Kaÿaha Shelter

PepeiaoCabin


Whittington/Honuÿapo Beach Park

Camp Honokaia BSA

Kälöpa State Recreation Area

Mauna LoaCabin

Keauhou Campground

Manukä State Wayside

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HIKING TRAILS & WALKING PATHSNā Ala Hele TrailPublic TrailMixed Ownership TrailPrivate Trail




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APPENDIX BState and County Legislation related to Outdoor Recreation

2008 -2015

APP

END

IX B

: ST

ATE

& C

OU

NTY

LEG

ISLA

TIO

N R

ELA

TED

TO

OU

TDO

OR

R

ECR

EATI

ON

200

8-20

15

STA

TE

In th

e de

scri

ptio

n of

sta

tew

ide

legi

slat

ion

belo

w, S

B in

dica

tes

Sena

te B

ill, H

B in

dica

tes

Hou

se B

ill, a

nd H

CR

indi

cate

s H

ouse

Con

curr

ent

Reso

lutio

n. S

B, H

B, o

r H

CR

will

be

follo

wed

by

the

bill

num

ber

and

then

SD

, HD

, and

/or

CD

eac

h fo

llow

ed b

y a

num

ber.

This

num

ber

indi

cate

s th

e nu

mbe

r of

dra

fts t

he b

ill w

ent

thro

ugh

in t

he S

enat

e (S

D),

Hou

se (H

D),

and

Com

mitt

ee (C

D).

Reg

ular

Ses

sion

of 2

015

HCR

141

(HD

1 SD

1) R

elatin

g to

Bea

ch A

cces

s for

Per

sons

With

Disa

bilit

ies

Requ

ests

tha

t th

e D

epar

tmen

t of

Lan

d an

d N

atur

al R

esou

rces

and

the

cou

ntie

s th

at m

aint

ain

beac

h tr

ansi

t co

rrid

ors,

im

prov

e pu

blic

bea

ch a

cces

s to

the

sh

orel

ine

for

pers

ons

with

dis

abili

ties

at p

ublic

bea

ches

with

a p

ublic

res

troo

m

faci

lity

or a

re in

an

ocea

n re

crea

tion

man

agem

ent

area

. Re

solu

tion

adop

ted

in

final

form

on

Apr

il 30

, 201

5.

R

egul

ar S

essi

on o

f 201

4 A

ct 8

6 (S

B 10

07 S

D2

HD

2) R

elatin

g to

War

ning

Sig

ns

The

purp

ose

of t

his

Act

is t

o m

ake

perm

anen

t lia

bilit

y pr

otec

tions

for

war

ning

si

gns

for

outd

oor

recr

eatio

n on

pub

lic la

nds

by a

men

ding

Act

82,

Ses

sion

Law

s of

Haw

ai‘i

2003

, as

amen

ded.

Pas

sed

legi

slat

ure

on M

ay 1

, 201

4 an

d si

gned

into

la

w Ju

ne 6

, 201

4.

A

ct 1

45 (S

B 23

91 S

D2

HD

1 CD

1) R

elatin

g to

Pub

lic R

ecre

atio

n La

nd U

ser C

onfli

cts

Esta

blis

hes

a 2-

year

pilo

t pr

ojec

t to

res

olve

use

r co

nflic

ts o

n pu

blic

rec

reat

iona

l la

nds

by c

onve

ning

one

wor

king

gro

up o

n O

‘ahu

to

iden

tify

and

impl

emen

t m

anag

emen

t st

rate

gies

thr

ough

the

exe

cutio

n of

a w

ritte

n ag

reem

ent

betw

een

inte

rest

ed p

artie

s. S

igne

d in

to la

w o

n Ju

ne 2

4, 2

014.

Act

081

(HB2

434

HD

2 SD

2 CD

1) R

elatin

g to

the T

rans

ient A

ccom

mod

atio

ns T

ax

This

bill

was

ori

gina

lly in

tend

ed to

cor

rect

the

lang

uage

of A

ct 1

61 fr

om 2

013

and

dire

ct th

e TA

T fu

nds

to D

LNR

rath

er th

an th

e G

ener

al F

und.

How

ever

, the

bill

w

as a

men

ded

to a

ccom

mod

ate

a sp

ecia

l fu

nd f

or t

he T

urtle

Bay

con

serv

atio

n ea

sem

ent a

nd th

e co

rrec

ting

lang

uage

was

dis

card

ed. A

s a

resu

lt, D

LNR

did

not

rece

ive

any

TAT

fund

s fo

r a

seco

nd y

ear.

Pass

ed le

gisl

atur

e on

May

1, 2

014

and

sign

ed in

to la

w o

n M

ay 2

3, 2

014.

Reg

ular

Ses

sion

of 2

013

Act

118

(SB

319

HD

1) R

elatin

g to

Thr

ill C

raft

Am

ends

Act

89,

Ses

sion

Law

s of

Haw

ai‘i

2009

, whi

ch p

rohi

bits

the

oper

atio

n of

th

rill

craf

t in

stat

e w

ater

s w

ith s

peci

fic e

xcep

tions

. Thi

s bi

ll ad

ds a

n ex

cept

ion

by

allo

win

g th

rill

craf

t to

be

used

to

cond

uct

ocea

n cl

eanu

p ac

tiviti

es a

nd r

equi

res

the

Dep

artm

ent o

f Lan

d an

d N

atur

al R

esou

rces

to a

dopt

rule

s to

impl

emen

t suc

h us

e of

thr

ill c

raft.

Pas

sed

legi

slat

ure

on A

pril

29, 2

013

and

sign

ed i

nto

law

on

June

14,

201

3.

A

ct 1

61 (S

B 11

94 S

D2

HD

1 CD

1) R

elatin

g to

Tra

nsien

t Acc

omm

odat

ions

Tax

A

mon

g ot

her

amen

dmen

ts

to

prov

isio

ns

rela

ting

to

the

tran

sien

t ac

com

mod

atio

ns t

ax, t

his

bill

allo

cate

s 3

mill

ion

dolla

rs o

f th

e ex

cess

rev

enue

s fo

r the

pro

tect

ion,

pre

serv

atio

n, a

nd e

nhan

cem

ent o

f nat

ural

reso

urce

s im

port

ant

to t

he v

isito

r in

dust

ry,

plan

ning

, co

nstr

uctio

n, a

nd r

epai

r of

fac

ilitie

s an

d op

erat

ion

and

mai

nten

ance

cos

ts o

f pu

blic

land

s co

nnec

ted

with

enh

anci

ng t

he

visi

tor

expe

rien

ce. T

his

allo

catio

n is

sub

ject

to m

utua

l agr

eem

ent o

f the

boa

rd o

f la

nd a

nd n

atur

al r

esou

rces

and

the

boa

rd o

f di

rect

ors

of t

he H

awai

‘i to

uris

m

auth

ority

. Pas

sed

legi

slat

ure

on A

pril

30, 2

013

and

sign

ed in

to la

w o

n Ju

ne 2

1,

2013

. D

LNR

was

not

abl

e to

rec

eive

the

se f

unds

bec

ause

the

Act

dir

ecte

d th

e fu

nds

to b

e de

posi

ted

into

the

Gen

eral

Fun

d.

A

ct 2

43 (S

B 14

12 S

D2)

Rela

ting

to S

mal

l Boa

t Har

bors

Th

is a

ct r

equi

res

that

DLN

R ac

com

mod

ate

moo

ring

of

nativ

e H

awai

ian

cano

es

owne

d or

leas

ed b

y no

npro

fit e

ntiti

es a

nd u

sed

for e

duca

tiona

l pur

pose

s in

sm

all

boat

har

bors

. Pas

sed

legi

slat

ure

Apr

il 30

, 201

3 an

d si

gned

into

law

on

June

28,

20

13.

Reg

ular

Ses

sion

of 2

012

Act

195

(SB

2933

SD

2 H

D2

CD1)

Rela

ting

to O

cean

Saf

ety

Requ

ires

DLN

R to

ado

pt r

ules

that

pro

mot

e gr

eate

r sa

fety

of o

cean

use

rs in

the

stat

e’s

near

shor

e w

ater

s an

d to

rep

ort o

n th

e st

atus

of r

ulem

akin

g. A

ppro

pria

tes

fund

s fo

r sw

im z

one

buoy

s at

Kam

aole

bea

ch o

n M

aui .

Requ

ires

the

depa

rtm

ent

to re

loca

te th

e bu

oys

in th

e w

ater

s of

f Ka‘

anap

ali b

each

bet

wee

n M

ala

Wha

rf a

nd

Blac

k Ro

ck o

n th

e is

land

of

Mau

i to

wat

ers

beyo

nd t

he la

nes

or a

reas

use

d by

ca

noe

padd

lers

. Es

tabl

ishe

s th

e te

mpo

rary

(u

ntil

2015

) W

est

Mau

i O

cean

Re

crea

tion

Man

agem

ent

Are

a A

dvis

ory

Com

mitt

ee t

o ad

vise

DLN

R on

sta

te

wat

ers

with

in th

e ar

ea, p

artic

ular

ly w

ith r

espe

ct to

Ka‘

anap

ali.

Requ

ires

rep

orts

to

the

legi

slat

ure.

Est

ablis

hes

alte

rnat

e ac

cess

to s

tate

boa

ting

faci

litie

s. R

equi

res

D

LNR

to

adop

t ru

les

to

allo

w

vess

els

hold

ing

a va

lid

ocea

n re

crea

tion

man

agem

ent a

rea

com

mer

cial

use

per

mit

to u

se a

sta

te s

mal

l boa

t har

bor

or b

oat

laun

chin

g ra

mp

whe

n un

safe

win

d an

d se

a co

nditi

ons

wou

ld p

reve

nt s

afe

acce

ss

to t

he s

hore

line

thro

ugh

a de

sign

ated

ingr

ess

or e

gres

s zo

ne. P

asse

d le

gisl

atur

e M

ay 3

, 201

2 an

d si

gned

into

law

on

June

29,

201

3.

A

ct 0

27 (S

B 25

87 H

D1)

Rela

ting

to S

ailin

g Sc

hool

Ves

sels

A

men

ds th

e de

finiti

on o

f “sa

iling

sch

ool v

esse

l” to

mea

n, a

mon

g ot

her

thin

gs, a

ve

ssel

tha

t is

in

com

plia

nce

with

the

titl

e 46

Cod

e of

Fed

eral

Reg

ulat

ions

par

t 16

9. S

igne

d in

to la

w o

n A

pril

17, 2

012.

Act

289

(HB

2682

HD

1 SD

1) R

elatin

g to

Com

mer

cial

Act

iviti

es o

n O

cean

Wat

ers

Aut

hori

zes

DLN

R to

reg

ulat

e th

e co

mm

erci

al u

se o

f st

ate

wat

ers

and

mar

ine

reso

urce

s, in

clud

ing

oper

atio

ns o

rigi

natin

g fr

om p

riva

te m

arin

as. T

his

law

doe

s no

t add

any

regu

latio

n; it

onl

y ad

dres

ses

curr

ently

unr

egul

ated

act

iviti

es. S

igne

d in

to la

w o

n Ju

ly 9

, 201

2.

A

ct 1

94 (

HB

2871

HD

1 SD

1 CD

1) R

elatin

g to

the

Wes

t M

aui

Oce

an R

ecre

atio

n M

anag

emen

t Are

a Re

quir

es

DLN

R to

es

tabl

ish

a te

mpo

rary

W

est

Mau

i oc

ean

recr

eatio

n m

anag

emen

t are

a ad

viso

ry c

omm

ittee

to a

dvis

e D

LNR

on

issu

es r

elat

ing

to th

e st

ate

wat

ers

with

in

the

Wes

t M

aui

ocea

n re

crea

tion

man

agem

ent

area

, pa

rtic

ular

ly w

ith r

espe

ct t

o th

e w

ater

s ad

jace

nt t

o K

a‘an

apal

i on

the

isl

and

of

Mau

i. Si

gned

into

law

on

July

2, 2

012.

R

egul

ar S

essi

on o

f 201

1 A

ct 1

78 (S

B 11

54 S

D2

HD

1 CD

1) R

elatin

g to

Hist

oric

Pre

serv

atio

n Es

tabl

ishe

s th

e So

uth

Kon

a w

ilder

ness

are

a on

the

isla

nd o

f Haw

ai‘i

to p

rese

rve

vuln

erab

le v

isua

l, na

tura

l, bi

olog

ical

, and

his

tori

cal a

spec

ts o

f So

uth

Kon

a. O

ne

of t

he p

urpo

ses

of t

he S

outh

Kon

a w

ilder

ness

are

a is

to

“per

mit

limite

d no

n-ve

hicu

lar

acce

ss f

or r

ecre

atio

nal

purp

oses

, su

ch a

s fis

hing

, sw

imm

ing,

and

ex

plor

atio

n.”

Sign

ed in

to la

w o

n Ju

ly 1

, 201

1.

A

ct 7

6 (H

B 93

1 SD

1 CD

1) R

elatin

g to

Sm

all B

oat H

arbo

rs

Def

ines

the

ter

m “

regu

larl

y na

viga

ted”

reg

ardi

ng v

esse

ls m

oore

d in

sm

all b

oat

harb

ors

to b

e “t

he m

ovem

ent o

f a v

esse

l und

er it

s ow

n po

wer

from

its

assi

gned

m

oori

ng w

ithin

a s

mal

l bo

at h

arbo

r to

bey

ond

the

conf

ines

of

the

smal

l bo

at

harb

or a

nd e

ntra

nce

chan

nel a

t lea

st o

nce

in a

nin

ety-

day

peri

od. V

esse

ls m

oore

d in

an

offs

hore

moo

ring

are

a sh

all

exit

the

conf

ines

of

the

desi

gnat

ed m

oori

ng

area

und

er t

heir

ow

n po

wer

at

leas

t on

ce in

a n

inet

y-da

y pe

riod

.” S

igne

d in

to

law

on

June

1, 2

011.

Reg

ular

Ses

sion

of 2

010

SB 2

547

SD1

HD

1 Re

latin

g to

Sm

all B

oat H

arbo

rs

Requ

ires

sm

all b

oat h

arbo

r ve

ssel

per

mitt

ees

who

, in

the

cour

se o

f pro

vidi

ng a

n ex

curs

ion

usin

g st

ate

boat

ing

faci

litie

s, d

isem

bark

far

e-pa

ying

pas

seng

ers

in

cert

ain

coun

ties

with

the

exp

ecta

tion

that

the

y w

ill v

isit

stat

e pr

oper

ty a

djac

ent

to q

uasi

-pub

lic p

rope

rty

duri

ng t

he e

xcur

sion

, to

acco

mpa

ny p

asse

nger

s at

all

times

whi

le a

shor

e. V

etoe

d by

gov

erno

r on

July

6, 2

010.

Act

160

(HB

1808

HD

3 SD

1 CD

1) R

elatin

g to

Coa

stal

Are

as

Requ

ires

DLN

R to

mai

ntai

n be

ach

tran

sit

corr

idor

s by

pro

hibi

ting

land

owne

rs’

hum

an-in

duce

d ve

geta

tion

that

in

terf

eres

with

ac

cess

w

ithin

th

e co

rrid

or.

Esta

blis

hes

acce

ss

with

in

the

corr

idor

s as

a

polic

y of

th

e C

oast

al

Zone

M

anag

emen

t Pro

gram

. Sig

ned

into

law

on

June

2, 2

010.

R

egul

ar S

essi

on o

f 200

9 A

ct 5

4 (S

B 71

8 SD

1 H

D1)

Rela

ting

to T

rans

port

atio

n Re

quir

es

the

depa

rtm

ent

of

tran

spor

tatio

n an

d th

e co

unty

tr

ansp

orta

tion

depa

rtm

ents

to s

eek

to re

ason

ably

acc

omm

odat

e ac

cess

and

mob

ility

for a

ll us

ers

of p

ublic

hig

hway

s, in

clud

ing

pede

stri

ans,

bicy

clis

ts, t

rans

it us

ers,

mot

oris

ts, a

nd

pers

ons

of a

ll ab

ilitie

s. E

stab

lishe

s a

tem

pora

ry t

ask

forc

e to

rev

iew

cer

tain

hi

ghw

ay d

esig

n st

anda

rds

and

guid

elin

es th

at m

ust r

epor

t to

legi

slat

ure

in 2

010

and

2011

. Si

gned

into

law

on

May

6, 2

009.

A

ct 8

9 (H

B 11

41 H

D1

SD1

CD1)

Rela

ting

to T

hrill

Cra

ft O

pera

tion

Aut

hori

zes

gove

rnm

ent p

erso

nnel

con

duct

ing

oper

atio

ns a

ppro

ved

by D

LNR

to

oper

ate

thri

ll cr

afts

in

non-

desi

gnat

ed a

reas

. A

utho

rize

s fil

m p

erm

it ho

lder

s in

volv

ed i

n fil

m p

rodu

ctio

n op

erat

ions

app

rove

d by

DLN

R to

ope

rate

thr

ill

craf

ts i

n no

n-de

sign

ated

are

as,

whi

ch s

unse

ts o

n 6/

30/2

014.

DLN

R an

d th

e H

awai

‘i fil

m o

ffic

e sh

all s

ubm

it an

nual

repo

rts

on fi

lm p

rodu

ctio

n th

rill

craf

t use

. Si

gned

into

law

on

June

3, 2

009.

Act

15

(HB

1552

HD

2 SD

2 CD

1) R

elatin

g to

Pub

lic L

ands

A

utho

rize

s D

LNR

to i

ssue

lon

g-te

rm r

esid

entia

l le

ases

to

qual

ified

per

sons

in

stat

e liv

ing

park

s. E

stab

lishe

s liv

ing

park

pla

nnin

g co

unci

ls t

o de

velo

p st

ate

livin

g pa

rk m

aste

r pla

ns to

ens

ure

the

livin

g pa

rk a

chie

ves

its p

urpo

se a

nd g

oals

. Es

tabl

ishe

s a

2-ye

ar m

orat

oriu

m o

n ev

ictio

ns o

f res

iden

ts o

f Kah

ana

Val

ley

Stat

e Pa

rk. V

etoe

d by

gov

erno

r on

July

15,

200

9. V

eto

over

ridd

en o

n Ju

ly 1

5, 2

009.

CO

UN

TY

Ord

inan

ces

pass

ed b

y th

e C

ity a

nd C

ount

y of

Hon

olul

u C

ounc

il be

twee

n 20

09 a

nd 2

014

are

sum

mar

ized

bel

ow.

Ord

inan

ce 1

3-12

, Bill

8 (2

013)

, CD

1 Re

latin

g to

Pub

lic P

arks

A

men

ds S

ectio

ns 1

0-1.

1 an

d 10

-1.2

to a

dd a

new

def

initi

on o

f tr

aver

se a

nd p

erm

its

trav

erse

of p

arks

eith

er d

urin

g or

afte

r pa

rk o

pen

hour

s to

rea

ch th

e sh

orel

ine.

Thi

s or

dina

nce

was

inte

nded

to a

ccom

mod

ate

nigh

t fis

hing

. App

rove

d M

ay 1

, 201

3.

Ord

inan

ce 1

2-2,

Bill

5 (

2011

), CD

1, F

D1

Rela

ting

to P

ublic

Par

ks t

o Pr

ohib

it Co

mm

erci

al

Act

iviti

es a

t Cer

tain

City

Bea

ch P

arks

A

dds

new

def

initi

ons

for

“com

mer

cial

act

ivity

” an

d “r

ecre

atio

nal s

tops

” to

Sec

tion

10-1

.1 o

f the

Rev

ised

Ord

inan

ces

of H

onol

ulu

1990

(RO

H).

Am

ends

Sec

tion

10-1

.2 o

f th

e RO

H to

lim

it ho

urs

whe

n co

mm

erci

al a

ctiv

ities

, inc

ludi

ng r

ecre

atio

nal s

tops

by

tour

co

mpa

nies

, ar

e al

low

ed

at

Kai

lua

and

Kal

ama

Beac

h Pa

rks.

Pr

ohib

its

com

mer

cial

act

iviti

es, i

nclu

ding

rec

reat

iona

l sto

ps b

y to

ur c

ompa

nies

, at c

ity-o

wne

d or

ope

rate

d be

ach

righ

ts-o

f-way

and

eas

emen

ts f

rom

Lan

ikai

to

Kap

oho

Poin

t (C

astle

Poi

nt).

App

rove

d on

Mar

ch 1

, 201

2.

Ord

inan

ce 1

2-9,

Bill

60

(201

1), F

D2

Rela

ting

to F

ees f

or R

ecre

atio

nal F

acili

ties

The

purp

ose

of th

is o

rdin

ance

is to

cla

rify

whe

n fe

es a

re c

harg

ed f

or u

se o

f ce

rtai

n ci

ty r

ecre

atio

nal

faci

litie

s. A

men

ds S

ectio

n 10

-2.7

of

the

ROH

to

requ

ire

that

or

gani

zatio

ns

usin

g ci

ty

recr

eatio

nal

faci

litie

s ou

tsid

e of

th

e fa

cilit

y’s

post

ed

oper

atio

n ho

urs

mus

t pa

y a

serv

ice

fee

of $

15 p

er h

our.

Fees

col

lect

ed p

ursu

ant

to

this

sub

sect

ion

shal

l be

depo

site

d in

to a

spe

cial

fund

, est

ablis

hed

by th

e m

ayor

and

ap

prov

ed b

y th

e co

unci

l, or

into

a s

peci

al a

ccou

nt o

f the

gen

eral

fund

for

the

use

of

the

depa

rtm

ent

of p

arks

and

rec

reat

ion

for

expe

nses

rel

atin

g to

par

k se

rvic

es.

App

rove

d on

Apr

il 25

, 201

2.

Ord

inan

ce 1

1-14

, Bill

17

(201

1), C

D1

Rela

ting

to F

ees f

or U

se o

f Mun

icip

al G

olf C

ours

es

Add

s a

new

sec

tion

(10-

4.2)

to C

hapt

er 1

0, A

rtic

le 4

of t

he R

OH

to d

etai

l gre

en fe

es

asse

ssed

per

rou

nd o

f go

lf fo

r us

e of

the

gol

f co

urse

fac

ilitie

s op

erat

ed b

y th

e ci

ty.

App

rove

d Ju

ne 2

1, 2

011.

O

rdin

ance

s pa

ssed

by

th

e M

aui

Cou

nty

Cou

ncil

betw

een

2009

an

d 20

14

are

sum

mar

ized

bel

ow.

Ord

inan

ce 3

996,

Bill

No.

93

(201

2) A

bill

for

an o

rdin

ance

am

endi

ng t

itle

10, M

aui C

ount

y Co

de, a

nd ti

tle 1

3, M

aui C

ount

y Co

de, a

utho

rizin

g pa

rks

secu

rity

offic

ers

to is

sue

cita

tions

and

pr

ohib

iting

una

utho

rized

act

ivity

in p

arks

A

men

ds s

ectio

n 10

.48.

250

MC

C “

Publ

ic a

cces

s pa

rkin

g” t

o al

low

par

ks s

ecur

ity

offic

ers

and

othe

r au

thor

ized

dep

artm

ent

of p

arks

and

rec

reat

ion

pers

onne

l to

re

mov

e an

y ve

hicl

e pa

rked

at

a pu

blic

bea

ch a

cces

s th

at is

not

usi

ng t

he b

each

for

re

crea

tiona

l pur

pose

s. A

lso

amen

ds S

ectio

n 13

.04.

235

MC

C t

o al

low

par

ks s

ecur

ity

offic

ers

and

othe

r au

thor

ized

dep

artm

ent o

f par

ks a

nd r

ecre

atio

n pe

rson

nel t

o is

sue

cita

tions

for

viol

atio

ns u

nder

10.

48.2

50 a

nd 1

0.52

.70

MC

C. A

lso

clar

ifies

the

sect

ions

of

the

MC

C u

nder

whi

ch p

arks

sec

urity

offi

cers

and

oth

er a

utho

rize

d de

part

men

t of

park

s an

d re

crea

tion

pers

onne

l can

issu

e vi

olat

ions

whe

n th

ose

viol

atio

ns o

ccur

on

prop

erty

und

er t

he c

ontr

ol o

f th

e de

part

men

t. A

dds

a de

finiti

on o

f co

mm

erci

al

activ

ity t

o se

ctio

n 13

.04.

020

MC

C “

Def

initi

ons”

and

pro

hibi

ts c

omm

erci

al a

ctiv

ity

(exc

ept b

y pe

rmit,

lice

nse,

leas

e or

con

cess

ion)

in a

ny p

ark

or r

ecre

atio

nal f

acili

ty in

Se

ctio

n 13

.04.

040

“Gen

eral

pro

hibi

tions

app

licab

le t

o al

l pa

rks

and

recr

eatio

n fa

cilit

ies.

” Fi

nally

, am

ends

sec

tion

13.0

4.09

0 “P

erm

its a

nd f

ees”

to

requ

ire

perm

its

for

type

II, t

ype

II (C

C),

type

II (R

), ty

pe II

I, ty

pe IV

, or

type

V a

ctiv

ities

con

duct

ed

on D

epar

tmen

t of P

arks

and

Rec

reat

ion

prop

erty

. App

rove

d D

ecem

ber 1

0, 2

012.

O

rdin

ance

372

3, B

ill N

o. 1

2 (2

010)

A b

ill fo

r an

ord

inan

ce r

elatin

g to

the

ope

n sp

ace,

natu

ral

reso

urce

s, cu

ltura

l re

sour

ces,

and

scen

ic v

iews

pres

erva

tion

fund

as

it pe

rtai

ns t

o co

unci

l ap

prov

al a

nd co

nser

vatio

n ea

sem

ents

A

men

ds s

ectio

n 3.

88.0

70 M

CC

to

add

that

gra

nt a

gree

men

ts t

o la

nd c

onse

rvat

ion

orga

niza

tions

for

prop

erty

acq

uire

d w

ith th

e op

en s

pace

, nat

ural

res

ourc

es, c

ultu

ral

reso

urce

s, a

nd s

ceni

c vi

ews

pres

erva

tion

fund

can

als

o in

clud

e in

tere

st in

pro

pert

y (a

s op

pose

d to

just

titl

e).

Als

o re

quir

es t

hat,

in t

he c

ase

that

a l

and

cons

erva

tion

orga

niza

tion

acqu

ires

fee

sim

ple

title

, it

mus

t co

nvey

to

the

coun

ty a

per

petu

al

cons

erva

tion

ease

men

t. Th

is o

rdin

ance

als

o am

ends

sec

tion

3.88

.060

MC

C t

o al

low

th

e co

unty

to

redu

ce a

gra

nt a

mou

nt t

o re

flect

acq

uisi

tion

cost

s to

the

cou

nty

and

requ

ire

coun

cil a

ppro

val o

f an

y gr

ant

as a

bud

get

appr

opri

atio

n. A

ppro

ved

Mar

ch

10, 2

010.

O

rdin

ance

361

4, B

ill N

o. 1

(200

9) A

bill

for

an o

rdin

ance

to a

utho

rize

park

s se

curit

y of

ficer

s to

en

forc

e Cha

pter

13.

04, M

aui C

ount

y Co

de

Cha

pter

13.

04 o

f the

Mau

i Cou

nty

Cod

e (M

CC

) is

“Rec

reat

iona

l Are

a Re

gula

tions

.”

This

ord

inan

ce a

dds

a pr

ovis

ion

that

allo

ws

polic

e of

ficer

s, p

ark

secu

rity

offi

cers

, au

thor

ized

la

w

enfo

rcem

ent

pers

onne

l, an

d ot

her

auth

oriz

ed

depa

rtm

ent

enfo

rcem

ent

pers

onne

l to

is

sue

cita

tions

fo

r vi

olat

ions

of

th

is

chap

ter.

This

or

dina

nce

also

exp

licitl

y de

fines

fee

am

ount

s fo

r pa

rkin

g vi

olat

ions

rel

ated

to

park

ing

in a

spa

ce r

eser

ved

for

pers

ons

with

dis

abili

ties.

App

rove

d on

Feb

ruar

y 10

, 20

09.

Ord

inan

ce 3

640,

Bill

No.

27

(200

9) A

bill

for

an

ordi

nanc

e am

endi

ng C

hapt

er 1

3.04

, Mau

i Co

unty

Cod

e, pe

rtai

ning

to re

crea

tiona

l are

a re

gula

tions

A

men

ds s

ectio

n 13

.04.

140

MC

C t

o re

quir

e th

at a

nyon

e se

ekin

g to

ren

t eq

uipm

ent

from

the

dep

artm

ent

of P

arks

and

Rec

reat

ion

mus

t ha

ve p

aid

for

repl

acem

ent

or

repa

ir o

f any

equ

ipm

ent d

amag

ed in

a p

revi

ous

rent

al. I

t als

o ad

ds m

obile

ble

ache

rs

and

mob

ile s

tage

s as

ava

ilabl

e re

ntal

item

s. F

inal

ly, i

t ad

ds a

req

uire

men

t th

at t

he

pers

on o

r or

gani

zatio

n re

ntin

g th

e eq

uipm

ent

mus

t pa

y a

cust

odia

l de

posi

t. A

ppro

ved

on M

ay 2

9, 2

009.

O

rdin

ance

368

0, B

ill N

o. 6

7 (2

009)

A b

ill fo

r an

ordi

nanc

e rela

ting

to sh

ark

tour

ope

ratio

ns

Add

s C

hapt

er 6

.02

to th

e M

CC

that

pro

hibi

ts s

hark

tour

ope

ratio

ns. V

iola

tion

of th

e ch

apte

r re

sults

in a

fine

of n

ot m

ore

than

$1,

000

or n

ot m

ore

than

a y

ear o

r pr

ison

or

both

. App

rove

d Se

ptem

ber 8

, 200

9.

Ord

inan

ces

pass

ed b

y th

e H

awai

‘i C

ount

y C

ounc

il be

twee

n 20

09 a

nd 2

014

are

sum

mar

ized

bel

ow.

Ord

inan

ce

12-1

10,

Char

ter

Am

endm

ent

– Es

tabl

ish

a G

ame

Man

agem

ent

Adv

isory

Co

mm

issio

n (2

012)

A

men

ds t

he C

ount

y of

Haw

ai‘i

Cha

rter

(20

10)

Art

icle

VI,

Cha

pter

9 b

y cr

eatin

g a

new

sec

tion

rela

ting

to a

gam

e m

anag

emen

t adv

isor

y co

mm

issi

on. T

he c

omm

issi

on

shal

l adv

ise

coun

ty, s

tate

and

fede

ral a

genc

ies

on m

atte

rs r

elat

ed to

the

pres

erva

tion

of s

ubsi

sten

ce h

untin

g an

d fis

hing

, pro

tect

ion

of t

radi

tiona

l and

cul

tura

l gat

heri

ng

righ

ts,

and

any

mat

ter

affe

ctin

g th

e ta

king

and

con

serv

atio

n of

aqu

atic

life

and

w

ildlif

e. T

he c

omm

issi

on s

hall

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Outdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant Survey

Thank you for taking the time to answer the following survey questions. Responses to this survey will be used to update Hawai‘i's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The purpose of the SCORP is to identify recreational needs and trends as well as priorities for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreational facilities. The document is meant to help identify recreation issues of statewide importance that may be addressed with funding from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

Introduction

Page 2


Do you participate in outdoor recreational activities?*Yes

No

IF YES, PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 3. IF NO, PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 12.

Page 3


When you participate in an outdoor recreation activities, do you generally do so... (select all that apply)*

As an individual

With my family

With my friends

As a member of an organized, competitive team (including volleyball, swimming, and canoe)

As an individual in a league or association

As part of an informal or non-competitive club


Page 4


Please indicate which of the following outdoor recreational activities you have participated in and at what frequency during the past 12 months in Hawai‘i. Note that the activities are listed in alphabetical order.

Water-Based Recreation Activities

*

At least daily At least weekly At least monthly At least yearly Never

Boating (motorized)

Bodysurfing

Fishing (deep-sea)

Fishing (reef or diving or spear)

Fishing (shore)

Kayaking

Kitesurfing or Windsurfing

Paddling, Outrigger Canoe (6-person)

Paddling, Outrigger Canoe (solo)

Personal Watercraft (jet-ski)

Scuba Diving

Snorkeling

Stand-up Paddling

Surfing/Bodyboarding

Surfski

Swimming (Ocean)

Swimming (Pool)

Visiting a Beach

Other (please indicate both the activity and frequency)

Outdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyIf you participate in water-based recreational activities, please select the region in which you most often do them.

Overall, how would you rate Hawai‘i's water-based recreational facilities according to the following categories? Examples of facilities include beaches, swimming pools, and support infrastructure (e.g. bathrooms, showers, and parking lots).

Please provide any additional comments you may have regarding Hawai‘i's water-basedrecreational facilities.

Very Poor Poor Acceptable Good Very Good

Quality

Quantity

Accessibility

Condition

Hawai‘i - North Kohala

Hawai‘i - Kohala Coast

Hawai‘i - Kona

Hawai‘i - Ka‘u

Hawai‘i - Puna

Hawai‘i - Hilo

Hawai‘i - Hamakua

Kaua‘i - Lihu‘e

Kaua‘i - East Side

Kaua‘i - West Side

Kaua‘i - South Shore

Kaua‘i - North Shore

Lana‘i

Maui - West Maui

Maui - Central Maui

Maui - Upcountry

Maui - East Maui

Maui - South Maui

Moloka‘i

O‘ahu - North Shore

O‘ahu - Leeward Coast

O‘ahu - Windward Coast

O‘ahu - Central

O‘ahu - Honolulu


Page 6


Please indicate which of the following outdoor recreational activities you have participated in and at what frequency during the past 12 months in Hawai‘i. Note that the activities are listed in alphabetical order.

Land-Based Activities

*

At least daily At least weekly At least monthly At least yearly Never

Archery

Attending outdoor concerts/festivals

Baseball

Basketball

Bicycling

Camping

Cultural activities (e.g. hula, gathering)

Football

Frisbee (ultimate or disc golf)

Golf

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Hunting

Inline Hockey

Lacrosse

Mountain Biking

Nature viewing (including bird watching, whale watching, and photography)

Off-Road Vehicle/ATV

Picnicking/BBQ

Playground Use

Polo (horse)

Rugby

Running on roads and sidewalks

Shooting/Marksmanship at a range

Skateboarding/Rollerskating

Soccer

Softball

Page 7


If you participate in land-based recreational activities, please select the region in which you most often do them.

Tennis

Track and Field

Trail Running

Triathlons

Visiting a Dog Park

Visiting Botanical Garden

Visiting Historic Site

Visiting Nature Center

Visiting Park Visitor Center

Visiting Scenic Lookout

Volleyball

Walking on paths, tracks, or sidewalks

Walking with a pet

Other (please indicate both the activity and frequency)

Hawai‘i - North Kohala

Hawai‘i - Kohala Coast

Hawai‘i - Kona

Hawai‘i - Ka‘u

Hawai‘i - Puna

Hawai‘i - Hilo

Hawai‘i - Hamakua

Kaua‘i - Lihu‘e

Kaua‘i - East Side

Kaua‘i - West Side

Kaua‘i - South Shore

Kaua‘i - North Shore

Lana‘i

Maui - West Maui

Maui - Central Maui

Maui - Upcountry

Maui - East Maui

Maui - South Maui

Moloka‘i

O‘ahu - North Shore

O‘ahu - Leeward Coast

O‘ahu - Windward Coast

O‘ahu - Central

O‘ahu - Honolulu


Page 8

Outdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOverall, how would you rate Hawai‘i's land-based recreational facilities according to the following categories? Examples of facilities include trails, campgrounds, baseball fields, and support infrastructure (e.g. bathrooms, showers, and parking lots).

Please provide any additional comments you may have regarding Hawai‘i's land-basedrecreational facilities.

Very Poor Poor Acceptable Good Very Good

Quality

Quantity

Accessibility

Condition


Why do you participate in outdoor recreation activities? (Check all that apply)

What keeps you from or limits your outdoor recreation? (Check all that apply)

Recreation Motivation & Limitations

*

*

Have fun

Be outdoors

It is free and/or affordable

To be with family and friends

Solitude (spend time by myself)

Escape urban setting

Exercise or physical fitness

Relaxation

For the challenge

To be closer to nature

Visit/see new places and things

To learn


Physical or health limitation

Cost

Lack of time

Participate in other recreational activities or hobbies that are not outdoor

Lack of available facilities


Safety concerns

N/A

Page 10


What is the single most important thing that recreation managers can do to help you participate in or improve your experience of outdoor recreation activities?

Recreation Issues and Priorities

*

Page 11


The SCORP is updated every five years. The following needs and issues were identified in the 2008 SCORP as priorities for investment in outdoor recreation. Please rank these today according to how important it is that recreation providers invest in these needs and issues in the next five years (1=highest priority, 8=lowest priority)

Please complete the following sentence:An outdoor recreation activity I participate in shares facilities or resources with another activity and the situation...

Recreation Issues and Priorities

*

Developing paths for walking, jogging, or biking

Increasing opportunities in mauka areas for hiking, camping, hunting, and other outdoor recreation activities

Protecting natural and wildlife resources and wilderness areas

Preventing and mitigating vandalism of recreation facilities

Providing public access to recreation areas

Protecting cultural/historic resources

Operating and maintaining existing infrastructure and facilities

Developing beach facilities and places for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, boating, and other sustainable ocean recreational activities

*

does not limit or affect my ability to participate in my chosen activity.

at times limits or affects my ability to participate in my chosen activity.

significantly limits or affects my ability to participate in my chosen activity.

has caused me to quit participating in my chosen activity.

N/A

What are the activities in conflict and where does this conflict occur?

PLEASE SKIP PAGE 12 AND RESUME THE SURVEY ON PAGE 13.

Page 12


What keeps you from or limits your outdoor recreation? (Check all that apply)

What is the single most important thing that recreation managers can do to help you participate in or improve your experience of outdoor recreation activities?

Do not participate in outdoor recreation

*

*

Physical or health limitation

Cost

Lack of time

Participate in other recreational activities or hobbies that are not outdoor

Lack of available facilities


Safety concerns

N/A


Which of the following would you support as a source of funding for the development and maintenance of recreational areas and/or facilities? (Check all that apply)

Funding for Recreation

*

Park entry fees

Parking fees

Commercial user fees

User fees (e.g. permits)

Taxes

Donations

Concessions and sales

None


Page 14


This demographic information will be used for statistical analysis purposes only. Your information will not be given or sold to other parties for any purpose.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What is your ethnic background? (Check all that apply)

How many people currently live in your household?

Demographics

Adults

Children 12-18 years old

Children under 12 years old

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 and older

Female

Male

White

Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano

Puerto Rican

Cuban

Hispanic (Other)

Black or African American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian Indian

Chinese

Filipino

Japanese

Korean

Vietnamese

Other Asian (for example, Hmong, Thai,

Pakastani)

Native Hawaiian

Guamanian or Chamorro

Samoan

Other Pacific Islander (for example,

Fijan, Tongan, Marshallese)


Page 15

Outdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyOutdoor Recreation Participant SurveyWhat was your approximate total household income before taxes in 2013?

Below $20,000

$20,000 - 39,999

$40,000 - 69,999

$70,000 - $100,000

Over $100,000

Decline to disclose

Page 16


Is Hawai‘i your primary place of residence?

Demographics: Residency

Yes

No

IF YES, PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 18. IF NO, PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 17.


If Hawai‘i is not your primary residence, where do you reside primarily?

Country/Region of Primary Residence

U.S. West (AK, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WY, WA)

U.S. Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

U.S. Middle West (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)

U.S. Northeast (CT, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT)

U.S. Southeast (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)

Canada

Japan

China

Other country

Page 18


On which island do you live?

Island of Primary Residence

Kauai

Hawaii

Maui

Molokai

Lanai

Oahu


Page 19


Thank you for participating in the 2014 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Update!

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Hawaii is in the process of preparing its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), which itdoes every five years. Your voice will make the difference on how money is spent in Hawaii on recreationalmatters. See the meeting schedule below for each island. If you can’t make it in person, there is a link below to asurvey you can take online.

The SCORP provides detailed information on trends and userpreferences. For example, this graph shows that hiking was one of thetop ranking activities of the folks who contributed to the 2008 surveyresults. You can check out Hawaii’s 2008 SCORP here.

You can find out more about the federal funding program, the Land andWater Conservation Fund here. This link shows that funding has beenmuch lower over the last five years because of the economy and the factthat the federal government raided the LWCF for other federalprograms. That trend will hopefully be changing in the years to come.

MORE INFO FROM DLNR IS BELOW.Anyone who is unable to attend any of the meetings is invited to takethe SCORP survey, which is available online atwww.surveymonkey.com/s/HISCORP… and will be open through Feb.

28, 2014.

In Hilo, 5–7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18——–State Office Building, Conference Rooms A, B, C, 75 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI 96720

In Kailua-Kona, 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27——–Community Meeting Hale at the West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane , Keohokalole Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI96740

Oahu, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 5 – 7 p.m.——–Kanaina Building Conference Room at Iolani Palace, 364 South King St., Honolulu, HI 96813 (From King Street,turn left onto Likelike Mall and left again into the Iolani Palace grounds. The Kanaina Building is the firstbuilding on the right after the gates.)

Kauai, Thursday, Feb. 13, 5 – 7 p.m.——–Lihue Neighborhood Center, Main Hall, 3353 Eono St., Lihue, HI 96766

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Maui, Monday, March 3, 5 – 7 p.m.——–Planning Department Meeting Room, Room 106, 1st Floor, Kalana Pukui Building, 250 South High St., Wailuku,HI 96793

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks in partnership with PBRHAWAII, invites the public to informational meetings about the 2014 Statewide Comprehensive OutdoorRecreation Plan (SCORP). Hawaii updates the SCORP every five years to remain eligible to receive funds foroutdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal grants programadministered by the National Park Service.

Public participation in the meetings will help State Parks and National Park Service select projects to receiveLand and Water Conservation funding that best meets Hawaii’s recreational needs and helps resolve anyrecreational conflicts.

Meetings will be for two hours and will include a brief presentation near the beginning, but information will beavailable throughout the evening. The public can drop by for as much or as little time as they wish. Keiki arewelcome, and there will be a special activity for them.

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide a match for state and county funds to acquire new

land for outdoor recreation and develop or renovate recreational facilities. Since 1967, the State of Hawaii and

the four counties have received more than $38 million in LWCF grants for acquisition and development of

outdoor recreation lands and facilities. In recent years, LWCF grants have been awarded to the County of Hawaii

to install new playground equipment at Panaewa Zoo in Hilo, the City and County of Honolulu to replace the ball

field lights at Ala Wai Community Park, the County of Maui to construct a new skate park within the Lahaina

Recreation Center, and State Parks for renovation of park cabins, pavilions, and comfort stations at Hapuna

Beach State Recreation Area on Hawaii Island.

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Department officials say the plan is updated every five years in order for the state to remain eligible to receive federal funds and grants through the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the National Park Service.

The meeting runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Planning Department meeting room, located on the first floor of the Kalana Pukui Building in Wailuku.

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Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey

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HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks (State Parks) inpartnership with PBR HAWAII, is inviting the public to participate in a survey designed to assess Hawai‘i’s outdoorrecreation trends, needs and priorities.

The survey is one component of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). This plan is updatedevery five years to provide guidance for our Hawaii’s recreational future and to remain eligible to receive funds foroutdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal grants programadministered by the National Park Service (NPS). Public participation in the survey will help State Parks and NPS selectprojects to receive federal funding that best meets Hawaii’s recreational needs and help resolve any recreationalconflicts.

“In the 2008 plan, the public identified multi-use paths for walking, jogging, and bicycling as one of Hawaii’srecreational priorities. In response to this demand, we look forward submitting a grant to support the construction of thenew Hilo Bayfront trail in 2014. It is with the public’s input that we are able to support projects that best meet thecommunity’s recreational needs,” said William J. Aila, Jr., DLNR chairperson.

The survey is available online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HISCORP2014 and is open now through Feb. 28,2014. Public meetings will be held over the next several months to give the public the opportunity to directly expresstheir recreation needs and concerns. Meeting announcements will be also be made through news media outlets and viathe DLNR Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Land and Water Conservation Fund grants provide a match for state and county funds to acquire new land for outdoorrecreation and develop or renovate recreational facilities. Since 1967, the State of Hawaii and the four counties havereceived more than $38 million in LWCF grants for acquisition and development of outdoor recreation lands andfacilities.

In recent years, LWCF grants have been awarded to the County of Hawaii to install new playground equipment atPanaewa Zoo in Hilo, the City and County of Honolulu to replace the ball field lights at Ala Wai Community Park, theCounty of Maui to construct a new skate park within the Lahaina Recreation Center, and State Parks for renovation ofpark cabins, pavilions, and comfort stations at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area on Hawaii island.Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt, and the forest and field in which you walk.Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul.--Fred Bear

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HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks in partnershipwith PBR HAWAII, invites the public to informational meetings about the 2014 Statewide ComprehensiveOutdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Hawaii updates the SCORP every five years to remain eligible to receivefunds for outdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal grantsprogram administered by the National Park Service.



Anyone who is unable to attend any of the meetings is invited to take the SCORP survey, which is availableonline at www.surveymonkey.com/s/HISCORP… and will be open through Feb. 28, 2014.

In Hilo5–7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18——–State Office BuildingConference Rooms A, B, C75 Aupuni St.Hilo, HI 96720

In Kailua-Kona5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27——–Community Meeting Hale at theWest Hawaii Civic Center74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

BACKGROUND

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide a match for state and county funds to acquire newland for outdoor recreation and develop or renovate recreational facilities. Since 1967, the State of Hawaii andthe four counties have received more than $38 million in LWCF grants for acquisition and development of

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outdoor recreation lands and facilities. In recent years, LWCF grants have been awarded to the County of Hawaiito install new playground equipment at Panaewa Zoo in Hilo, the City and County of Honolulu to replace theball field lights at Ala Wai Community Park, the County of Maui to construct a new skate park within theLahaina Recreation Center, and State Parks for renovation of park cabins, pavilions, and comfort stations atHapuna Beach State Recreation Area on Hawaii Island.

Other meetings

OahuWednesday, Feb. 55 – 7 p.m.——–Kanaina Building Conference Roomat Iolani Palace364 South King St.Honolulu, HI 96813From King Street, turn left onto Likelike Mall and left again into the Iolani Palace grounds. The KanainaBuilding is the first building on the right after the gates.

KauaiThursday, Feb. 135 – 7 p.m.——–Lihue Neighborhood CenterMain Hall3353 Eono St.Lihue, HI 96766

MauiMonday, March 35 – 7 p.m.——–Planning Department Meeting RoomRoom 106, 1st Floor, Kalana Pukui Building250 South High St.Wailuku, HI 96793

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MEDIA RELEASE: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks in partnershipwith PBR HAWAII, invites the public to informational meetings about the 2014 Statewide ComprehensiveOutdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).

Hawaii updates the SCORP every five years to remain eligible to receive funds for outdoor recreation projectsthrough the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal grants program administered by the NationalPark Service.



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HiloTuesday, Feb. 185 – 7 p.m.——–State Office BuildingConference Rooms A, B, C75 Aupuni St.Hilo, HI 96720

Kailua-KonaThursday, Feb. 275 – 7 p.m.——–Community Meeting Hale at theWest Hawaii Civic Center74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

MauiMonday, March 35 – 7 p.m.——–Planning Department Meeting RoomRoom 106, 1st Floor, Kalana Pukui Building250 South High St.Wailuku, HI 96793

Anyone who is unable to attend any of the meetings is invited to take the SCORP survey, which is availableonline at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HISCORP2014 and will be open through Feb. 28, 2014.

BACKGROUNDLand and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide a match for state and county funds to acquire newland for outdoor recreation and develop or renovate recreational facilities. Since 1967, the State of Hawaii andthe four counties have received more than $38 million in LWCF grants for acquisition and development ofoutdoor recreation lands and facilities. In recent years, LWCF grants have been awarded to the County of Hawaiito install new playground equipment at Panaewa Zoo in Hilo, the City and County of Honolulu to replace theball field lights at Ala Wai Community Park, the County of Maui to construct a new skate park within theLahaina Recreation Center, and State Parks for renovation of park cabins, pavilions, and comfort stations atHapuna Beach State Recreation Area on Hawaii Island.

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HONOLULU - The state Department of Land and Natural Resources'(DLNR) Division of State Parks, in partnership with PBR Hawaii,invites the public to informational meetings about the 2014Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).

The Maui meeting is slated for Monday, March 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. inthe Planning Department Meeting Room on the first floor of theKalana Pukui Building at 250 South High St. in Wailuku.

Hawaii updates the SCORP every five years to remain eligible toreceive funds for outdoor recreation projects through the Land andWater Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal grants programadministered by the National Park Service.

A LWCF grant was awarded to the County of Maui to construct a newskate park within the Lahaina Recreation Center, for example.

Public participation in the meetings will help the State Parks andNational Park Service select projects to receive Land and WaterConservation funding to meet Hawaii's recreational needs and helpresolve any recreational conflicts.

LWCF grants provide a match for state and county funds to acquirenew land for outdoor recreation and develop or renovate recreationalfacilities.

Since 1967, the State of Hawaii and the four counties have receivedmore than $38 million in LWCF grants for acquisition anddevelopment of outdoor recreation lands and facilities.

The meeting will include a brief presentation near the beginning, butinformation will be available throughout the evening.

The public can drop by for as much or as little time as they wish.Keiki are welcome, and there will be a special activity for them.

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DLNR Invites Public Input On Survey Of Hawaii’s OutdoorRecreation Trends, Needs, PriorityPosted on January 23, 2014 by Damon

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks (StateParks) in partnership with PBR HAWAII, is inviting the public to participate in a surveydesigned to assess Hawai‘i’s outdoor recreation trends, needs and priorities.

The survey is one component of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor RecreationPlan (SCORP). This plan is updated every five years to provide guidance for ourHawaii’s recreational future and to remain eligible to receive funds for outdoor recreationprojects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal grantsprogram administered by the National Park Service (NPS). Public participation in thesurvey will help State Parks and NPS select projects to receive federal funding that bestmeets Hawaii’s recreational needs and help resolve any recreational conflicts.

“In the 2008 plan, the public identified multi-use paths for walking, jogging, and bicyclingas one of Hawaii’s recreational priorities. In response to this demand, we look forwardsubmitting a grant to support the construction of the new Hilo Bayfront trail in 2014. It iswith the public’s input that we are able to support projects that best meet thecommunity’s recreational needs,” said William J. Aila, Jr., DLNR chairperson.

The survey is available online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/HISCORP2014 and is opennow through Feb. 28, 2014. Public meetings will be held over the next several months togive the public the opportunity to directly express their recreation needs and concerns.Meeting announcements will be also be made through news media outlets and via theDLNR Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Land and Water Conservation Fund grants provide a match for state and county fundsto acquire new land for outdoor recreation and develop or renovate recreationalfacilities. Since 1967, the State of Hawaii and the four counties have received more than$38 million in LWCF grants for acquisition and development of outdoor recreation landsand facilities.

In recent years, LWCF grants have been awarded to the County of Hawaii to install newplayground equipment at Panaewa Zoo in Hilo, the City and County of Honolulu toreplace the ball field lights at Ala Wai Community Park, the County of Maui to constructa new skate park within the Lahaina Recreation Center, and State Parks for renovationof park cabins, pavilions, and comfort stations at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

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22 / SaturdayBob Dylan — Tickets go on sale 9 a.m., Feb. 22, Blaisdell Box Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com forthe legendary music icon’s scheduled April 29 Blaisdell Arena concert. Ticket prices start at $59.Also order at 1-800-745-3000. Service fees may apply.

Hawaii Chocolate Festival — The annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival, noon-5 p.m., at the Dole Cannery Shops,650 Iwilei Rd., features exhibitors offering chocolate and chocolate-inspired products from cheesecake, trufflesand chocolate-laced beverages to chocolate soap and cultured pearls.Admission ($20 in advance, $25 at the door) includes a passport to 10 chocolate samplings from some of thestate’s top chocolatiers.Children 10 and under receive a free passport. Visit www.Hawaii ChocolateFestival.com.

Kuhio Beach Hula Show — Authentic Hawaiian music and hula show by Hawaii’s finest hula halau (dancetroupes) and Hawaiian performers, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 22. Location is Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, diagonallyacross Kalakaua Avenue from the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach hotel at Uluniu Ave.It is outdoors with casual seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats and more are okay. Cameras are welcome. Call808-843-8002.

23 / Sunday“Radio Golf” — It’s an August Wilson theater production about an entrepreneur who aspires to becomePittsburgh’s first black mayor. Plays 7:30 p.m., through Feb. 23, at the TAG Theater Dole Plantation.Runs Thursdays-Sundays. Military tickets, $12, with valid ID. Available at www.tsaghawaii.net or call808-722-6941.

24 / MondayHui ‘O Na Wahine — Deadline for registering for the 5 p.m., March 1, Mock Dining In evening at theNehelani is Feb. 24. Tickets are $25.To purchase tickets, email [email protected] or seek out a board member. Visitwww.schofieldspousesclub.com.

25 / TuesdayTAMC Prayer Breakfast — The public is invited, 8:15 a.m., Feb. 25, to the TAMC National Prayer Breakfast.Lt. Gen. Patricia Horono is the guest speaker. Call 808-433-5727.28 / FridayDeCA Scholarships — Applications for the 2014 Scholarships for Military Children Program are available atcommissaries or online at www.militaryscholar.org.Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 28. Packages must be hand-deliveredor shipped via U.S. Postal Service or other delivery methods, not emailed or faxed.

Hawaii State Outdoor Recreation Plan — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Divisionof State Parks invites the public to help select projects to receive federal funding support to best meet Hawaii’sfuture recreation needs. Take the 2014 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan (SCORP) survey,through Feb. 28, at www.surveymonkey.com/s/HISCORP2014.March1 / SaturdayLei Court Selection — Festival is 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 1, at Ala Moana Park McCoy Pavilion. Features lei

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Hawaii State Outdoor Recreation Plan — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Divisionof State Parks invites the public to help select projects to receive federal funding support to best meet Hawaii’sfuture recreation needs. Take the 2014 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan (SCORP) survey,through Feb. 28, at www.surveymonkey.com/s/HISCORP2014y y .

Outdoor Recreation Providers Survey Outdoor Recreation Providers Survey Outdoor Recreation Providers Survey Outdoor Recreation Providers Survey 

Thank you for taking the time to answer the following survey questions. Responses to this survey will be used to update Hawai‘i's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The purpose of the SCORP is to identify recreational needs and trends as well as priorities for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreational facilities. The plan is meant to help identify recreation issues of statewide importance that may be addressed with funding from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

Introduction

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1. Please indicate whether your agency is planning, in the next five years, new, improved, and/or expanded recreational areas, facilities, and programs for the five listed categories of outdoor recreation activities. You can choose multiple activities in a single row (e.g. you may be planning to acquire land for both nature-based and ocean-based activities).

Ocean and coastal activities include fishing (shore and deep sea), surfing of all types, snorkeling, SCUBA, boating (including kayaking and canoe paddling), swimming in the ocean, and visiting a beach.

Natural land activities include camping, hiking, cultural activities, hunting, mountain biking, trail running, scenic outlooks, and OHV use.

Developed land activities include those requiring fields/courts (e.g. soccer, basketball), developed parks (e.g. playground use, picnicking), facilities(e.g. shooting at a range, swimming in a pool) and hardened sidewalks/paths/roads (e.g. bicycling, running).

Interpretive activities include nature viewing (bird watching, whale watching, nature photography) as well as visiting a historic site, nature center,park visitor center, and botanical gardens.

Planned Recreation Activities, Facilities, and Areas

Ocean- and/or Coastal-basedActivities

Natural land-based ActivitiesDeveloped land-based

ActivitiesInterpretive Activities

Land Acquisition

New Construction

Facilities Upgrades

Maintenance and Repair

New or Expanded Programs

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2. In the 2008 SCORP, the public identified the following recreational needs and issues as priorities for investment. Please rank them according to your agency's priorities for investment in the next five years. (1=highest priority, 8=lowest priority)

3. In the 2008 SCORP, agencies identified several priority recreational needs. Please rank these needs according to their importance to your agency today. (1=most important, 11=least important)

Outdoor Recreation Needs and Issues

*

Paths for walking, jogging, or biking

Protection of natural and wildlife resources and wilderness areas

Increased opportunities in mauka areas for hiking, camping, hunting, and other outdoor recreation activities

Beach facilities and places for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, boating, and other sustainable ocean recreational activities

Protection of cultural/historic resources

Operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure and facilities

Preventing and mitigating vandalism of recreation facilities

Public access to recreation areas

*

Funding for the management and maintenance of recreational facilities

Off-highway vehicle use

Limited access to recreational areas and associated trespassing

Protection of natural and cultural resources in areas of high recreational demand

Resolving conflict between different recreational users

Public demand for preservation of open space and coastal access

Provide safe, secure recreational setting, including enforcement

Liability for both public and private landowners

Stronger influential process to support recreational fishing

Additional skate parks and dog parks

Guidelines for commercial and ecotourism operations in recreation areas

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4. Are there additional high priority recreational needs that you would add?

5. In 2008, agencies identified the following major challenges, obstacles or barriers in managing or providing outdoor recreational facilities. Please rank the following major challenges, obstacles, or barriers according to how serious you anticipate them being over the next five years. (1=most serious challenge/obstacle/barrier, 9=least serious challenge/obstacle/barrier)

6. Are there additional challenges, barriers, or obstacles you anticipate facing over the next five years?

*

Limited and/or decreasing funding/budgets

Staffing inadequacies

User conflicts

Maintaining and operating aging recreational facilities

Lack of funding specifically for maintenance and operation of recreational facilities

Opening private land for recreation

Locating and managing suitable locations for Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) use

Providing sufficient access to recreation land

Need for more research on recreation's impacts on environment

7. The following were identified in a 2013 Outdoor Foundation report as trends in outdoor recreation in the United States. Please share your observations of these trends in Hawai‘i.

*Adventure racing is generally a combination of navigation/orienteering and two or more endurance disciplines, such as trail running, mountain biking, paddling, and rock climbing.

Trends

*

This is a strong trend that I have observed in Hawai‘i

This is a weak trend that I have observed in Hawai‘i

I have not observed this trend in Hawai‘i

Stand up paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing sports

Increasing participation in outdoor recreation activities due to population growth

Increasing outdoor participation rate among adolescent boys

For young adults, lack of time is a bigger barrier to participation than lack of interest

Increasing number of outdoor outings

Youth who do not participate in outdoor activities say they are not interested in the outdoors

Adventure racing is one of the fastest growing sports*

Running is the most popular activity among Americans

Participation in outdoor activities is highestamong Caucasians

Decreasing outdoor participation rate among adolescent girls

Are there other trends you have observed in Hawai‘i that are not listed above?

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8. How are you funding the development and/or maintenance of your recreational facilities now and what other sources are you exploring or considering?

Funding Outdoor Recreation

*

Currently using Exploring/consideringNot currently using &

notexploring/considering

General taxes (state, county, federal)

Special taxes (conveyance, tourism, etc.)

Recreation based taxes

Grants

Entry fees

User fees (e.g. camping, licenses, permits, parking)

Commercial permits

Concessions and sales

Recreation leases

Donations

"Adopt-a-Park" programs or partnerships with non-profits


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9. The SCORP is updated about every five years. Are you currently using the SCORP 2008 or 2003 documents as part of your program?

10. A required component of the SCORP relates to wetlands and their ecological and recreational values, because LWCF monies may be used for wetland acquisition to protect these resources and provide opportunity for passive outdoor recreation. Does your agency own or manage wetlands for the protection of their ecological resources?

11. Does your agency offer programs or recreational facilities in or oriented toward a wetland environment (e.g. nature trails or boardwalks; bird watching blinds)?

12. In the next five years does your agency plan to invest in wetland resources through acquisition, recreational facility development (e.g. boardwalks, interpretive signage), and/or protection?

SCORP & LWCF

*

*

*

*

Yes

No

No, but would like to

If no, please explain why not:

Yes

No

Yes

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Wetland acquisition

Development of recreational facilities

Protection activities

None of the above


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Outdoor Recreation Providers Survey Outdoor Recreation Providers Survey Outdoor Recreation Providers Survey Outdoor Recreation Providers Survey 13. The following types of projects were listed by recreational providers in 2008 as

suggested priorities for LWCF funds. Of the priorities identified in 2008, please select your highest priority for LWCF funding today.

*

Acquisition, and/or development,or facility improvements at shorelines and beach parks

Acquisition and/or development of more off-highway vehicle parks

Acquisition and/or development of non-motorized trails

Development of interpretive displays addressing wildlife viewing etiquette

Renovation of older park facilities and/or upgrading of existing recreational facilities

Acquisition and/or development of new parks generally

Acquisition and/or development of outdoor play courts, ballfields and skate parks

Enhancement of fishing program

Other (my highest priority for LWCF funds is not listed)


14. To help us ensure that responses to this survey are coming from an agency representative, please provide your name and agency.*

Name:

Agency:

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Thank you for participating in our survey for the Hawai‘i 2014 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan!

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Wyl

ie

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E C

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N

OTE

S EN

CLO

SUR

ES:

Sign

-in S

heet

Th

is m

eetin

g w

as o

rgan

ized

to b

egin

with

a b

rief

pre

sent

atio

n on

the

Land

and

W

ater

Con

serv

atio

n Fu

nd (L

WC

F) a

nd th

e St

ate

Com

preh

ensi

ve O

utdo

or

Recr

eatio

n Pl

an (S

CO

RP) f

ollo

wed

by

an ‘o

pen

hous

e’ to

allo

w p

artic

ipan

ts to

vi

sit s

tatio

ns to

lear

n or

pro

vide

info

rmat

ion

and

talk

one

-on-

one

with

Sta

te

Park

s St

aff a

nd th

eir c

onsu

ltant

s. U

pon

conc

lusi

on o

f the

pre

sent

atio

n, M

arth

a Ye

nt o

f Sta

te P

arks

then

ask

ed th

e at

tend

ees

to d

iscu

ss w

hat h

ad b

roug

ht th

em

to th

e m

eetin

g. A

t thi

s mee

ting,

the

disc

ussi

on to

ok th

e re

mai

nder

of t

he

mee

ting

time,

and

so v

ery

few

of t

he a

ttend

ees

part

icip

ated

in a

ny o

pen

hous

e ac

tiviti

es. F

ollo

win

g ar

e no

tes

from

the

grou

p di

scus

sion

.

Que

stio

ns a

sked

follo

win

g th

e pr

esen

tatio

n:

≠ Is

the

LWC

F al

lotm

ent (

~$45

0,00

0) fo

r the

ent

ire

stat

e? Y

es

≠ W

hat d

oes

the

Hilo

Bay

fron

t tra

il in

clud

e?

o 12

-foot

wid

e, m

ulti-

mod

al p

ath

o Co

mm

unity

gro

up ca

lled

Hilo

Bay

front

Tra

ils in

volv

ed in

des

ign

and

cons

truc

tion

≠ D

o m

atch

ing

fund

s fo

r LW

CF

need

to b

e sp

ecia

l fun

ds?

Not

nec

essa

rily.

Th

e fun

ds ca

n co

me f

rom

any

sour

ce, i

nclu

ding

in-k

ind,

as i

s bein

g do

ne fo

r H

ilo B

ayfro

nt T

rail.

≠

Is th

ere

a tim

e lim

it to

spe

nd th

e fu

nds?

Yes

, fiv

e yea

rs b

ut th

ere h

ave

been

som

e ext

ensio

ns.

≠ W

hat i

s goi

ng o

n w

ith M

auna

Kea

Sta

te P

ark?

Sta

te a

nd th

e Cou

nty

of

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

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E C

OM

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Haw

ai‘i

are i

n ne

gotia

tions

to tu

rn o

ver m

anag

emen

t of t

he p

ark

to th

e Co

unty

.

Dw

ayne

Yos

hina

, a c

omm

unity

mem

ber,

com

men

ted

on M

auna

Kea

Sta

te P

ark

(MK

SP)

and

othe

r top

ics

as fo

llow

s:

≠ D

isag

rees

with

cha

ngin

g m

anag

emen

t of M

KSP

bec

ause

Sta

te P

arks

sho

uld

stay

with

the

Stat

e an

d be

impr

oved

upo

n o

Cou

nty

can’

t eve

n ta

ke c

are

of it

s ow

n pa

rks

– th

e co

unty

par

ks a

re n

ot

in g

ood

shap

e o

Stat

e sh

ould

look

at t

he s

tate

par

ks o

n th

e m

ainl

and

for e

xam

ples

of

how

to ta

ke c

are

of th

eir p

arks

o

He

felt

that

, at o

ne ti

me,

our

vis

ion

was

to e

mul

ate

Nat

iona

l Par

ks –

ha

ving

not

see

n th

is c

ome

to fr

uitio

n, h

e is

dis

appo

inte

d ≠

Russ

ell K

umab

e an

d D

ean

Take

baye

shi o

f Sta

te P

arks

resp

onde

d to

Mr.

Yosh

ina’

s co

mm

ents

as f

ollo

ws:

o

We

agre

e, w

e w

ant t

o ge

t bac

k to

that

vis

ion

and

to d

o th

at, w

e ne

ed

impr

ovem

ents

, man

agem

ent,

and

mai

nten

ance

o

Hop

eful

ly w

e w

ill g

et s

uppo

rt fr

om d

ecis

ion

mak

ers

o Fe

es a

re o

ne w

ay to

fund

this

vis

ion

but t

here

are

oth

ers

as w

ell

o It

can’

t be

busi

ness

as

usua

l – w

e ne

ed to

col

labo

rate

with

the

Cou

nty

(turn

ing

over

man

agem

ent a

t pla

ces

like

MK

SP is

one

way

to d

o th

is,

but t

here

are

met

hods

in-b

etw

een

noth

ing

and

MK

SP)

o Re

gard

ing

the

deci

sion

to tu

rn o

ver m

anag

emen

t at M

KSP

, the

re w

as

an a

sses

smen

t don

e of

all

the

stat

e pr

oper

ties

in th

e St

ate

Park

sys

tem

th

at fo

und

that

MK

SP m

ay b

e be

tter s

uite

d to

be

a co

unty

par

k ≠

Mr.

Yosh

ina

resp

onde

d to

Sta

te P

arks

as

follo

ws:

o

MK

SP is

a c

ultu

ral,

hist

oric

al, a

nd n

atur

al m

onum

ent

o H

e ha

s se

en it

go

from

a g

em to

a b

unch

of s

hack

s –

it us

ed to

be

a gr

eat h

untin

g an

d re

crea

tion

area

for t

he c

omm

unity

o

We

need

to s

tart

talk

ing

abou

t pop

ulat

ion

and

the

carr

ying

cap

acity

of

the

stat

e in

ord

er to

man

age

our r

esou

rces

bet

ter

o H

e lis

ted

seve

ral S

tate

Par

ks th

at h

e fe

els

have

not

impr

oved

afte

r the

y w

ere

turn

ed o

ver t

o th

e co

unty

: Mal

aeka

hana

, Mag

ic Is

land

, a th

ird

park

in H

alei

wa

(pos

sibl

y re

ferr

ing

to K

aiak

a Pa

rk)

o N

eed

to g

et p

eopl

e be

hind

you

(Sta

te P

arks

) – th

is m

eetin

g sh

ould

be

pack

ed w

ith p

eopl

e o

Use

d to

vol

unte

er to

enf

orce

law

s in

Sta

te P

arks

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

WID

E C

OM

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VE

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The

disc

ussi

on th

en c

ontin

ued

in a

mor

e fr

ee fl

ow m

anne

r, w

ith th

e ot

her a

ttend

ees

(incl

udin

g th

e St

ate

staf

f) as

king

/ans

wer

ing

ques

tions

and

dis

cuss

ing

thei

r con

cern

s:

≠ C

once

rn w

as e

xpre

ssed

abo

ut th

e ra

mifi

catio

ns o

f the

MK

SP tr

ansf

er fo

r: o

Yout

h ar

cher

y ac

tiviti

es (S

tate

Par

k st

aff s

aid

that

thos

e act

iviti

es ta

ke p

lace

ou

tsid

e the

par

k, so

ther

e sho

uld

be n

o co

nflic

t) o

Ope

n sp

ace

at th

e pa

rk –

con

cern

that

the

coun

ty w

ill p

ut u

p fe

nces

ev

eryw

here

≠

Jaso

n A

rmst

rong

, rep

rese

ntin

g C

ount

y of

Haw

ai‘i

Dep

artm

ent o

f Par

ks a

nd

Recr

eatio

n, d

escr

ibed

the

situ

atio

n fo

r Cou

nty

park

s at

the

curr

ent t

ime:

o

Plan

ning

for M

KSP

is s

till i

n th

e w

orks

o

Unp

rece

dent

ed le

vel o

f Cou

nty

park

s de

velo

pmen

t at t

his t

ime

– ch

alle

nged

thos

e pr

esen

t to

find

any

othe

r tim

e w

here

so

muc

h m

oney

w

as a

vaila

ble

and

so m

any

faci

litie

s w

ere

in th

e w

orks

o

This

is im

port

ant b

ecau

se C

ount

y of

Haw

ai‘i

has t

he h

ighe

st p

opul

atio

n gr

owth

in th

e St

ate

o In

vest

ing

sign

ifica

ntly

in re

crea

tion

– ga

ve m

any

exam

ples

but

one

was

$2

mill

ion

in n

ew p

layg

roun

d co

nstr

uctio

n o

Firs

t pha

se o

f Hilo

Bay

fron

t Tra

il is

in th

e w

orks

Com

men

t was

mad

e th

at th

ey n

eed

a tr

ail a

long

the

dock

s (c

ruis

e sh

ip) a

nd Ja

son

conf

irm

ed th

at th

e pl

an is

to g

o th

e w

hole

way

fr

om d

ownt

own

to th

e do

cks

(in to

tal,

the

Hilo

Bay

fron

t Tra

il w

ill

be a

$19

mill

ion

proj

ect)

o C

ount

y re

cent

ly a

cqui

red

a $6

.5 m

illio

n, 2

18 a

cre

prop

erty

at O

‘om

a (h

alf

of w

hat t

he la

nd w

as v

alue

d)

≠ W

e ne

ed s

afe

play

are

as a

nd m

ore

trai

ls

≠ Th

ousa

nds

of p

eopl

e us

e ou

r Sta

te P

arks

and

we

need

to m

aint

ain

them

≠

Ther

e w

as a

dis

cuss

ion

abou

t cap

italiz

ing

on p

riva

te u

ses

or

o Su

gges

tion

that

the

coun

ty g

et s

ome

of th

e re

venu

e fr

om M

auna

Kea

te

lesc

ope

leas

es, w

hich

are

com

ing

up fo

r ren

egot

iatio

n, fo

r MK

SP (C

ount

y –

Stat

e kee

ps th

e rev

enue

from

the “

scop

e” le

ases

, but

alw

ays l

ooki

ng fo

r new

w

ays t

o br

ing

in fu

ndin

g)

St

ate

shou

ld g

ive

coun

ty s

ome

of re

venu

e fr

om te

lesc

ope

leas

es

whe

n th

ey tr

ansf

er M

KSP

It’s

bene

ficia

l to

the

tele

scop

es to

hav

e th

e pa

rk th

ere

beca

use

it m

eans

mor

e pe

ople

com

e to

thei

r vis

itor c

ente

r

Mon

ey s

houl

d flo

w d

ownh

ill to

par

k an

d no

t int

o so

me

gene

ral

fund

Stat

e Par

ks –

it w

ould

be g

reat

to h

ave t

hese

type

s of p

artn

ersh

ips,

so fa

r

MEE

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G N

OTE

S ST

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E C

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the o

ne ex

ampl

e is W

aiki

ki w

here

the h

otels

pro

vide

d fu

ndin

g to

lim

it be

ach

eros

ion

Ano

ther

exa

mpl

e br

ough

t up

by c

omm

unity

mem

ber –

Haw

aiia

n H

omel

ands

leas

es b

y W

alm

art/o

ld B

arne

s an

d N

oble

in H

ilo –

in

the

leas

e its

elf,

it sp

ecifi

es th

at s

ome

of th

e le

ase

mon

ey w

ill g

o to

O

ffice

of H

awai

ian

Affa

irs

≠ Sh

ould

be

sim

ilar

for t

eles

cope

s –

cond

ition

of l

ease

s sh

ould

be

that

som

e of

the

reve

nue

will

go

to M

KSP

o

Hāp

una

Prin

ce s

houl

d he

lp w

ith fu

ndin

g fo

r Hāp

una

Beac

h –

keep

s to

uris

ts o

n th

eir b

each

whi

le lo

cals

can

then

be

mor

e fr

ee a

t Mau

na K

ea

beac

h, w

hich

has

alm

ost n

o pa

rkin

g o

Cou

nty

says

that

they

wor

k w

ith w

illin

g pr

ivat

e la

ndow

ners

/pro

prie

tors

, bu

t can

not s

olic

it fu

ndin

g di

rect

ly

o If

ther

e ar

e co

mm

erci

al o

pera

tors

com

ing

thro

ugh

MK

SP, t

hey

shou

ld b

e pa

ying

fees

– re

side

nts

are

payi

ng ta

xes

but c

an’t

use

the

park

bec

ause

of

the

com

mer

cial

use

o

Shou

ld c

apita

lize

on to

uris

ts’ d

esir

e to

hik

e, n

atur

e w

atch

– c

reat

e a

$10

“wild

life

stam

p”

≠ A

num

ber o

f iss

ues w

ere

brou

ght u

p re

late

d to

und

erfu

ndin

g of

the

depa

rtm

ent

and

its c

onse

quen

ces

o D

OC

ARE

is u

nder

fund

ed a

nd h

as b

een

for y

ears

o

Kap

apal

a –

one

atte

ndee

sai

d th

at h

e ta

kes

his

sons

hun

ting

up th

ere,

but

no

ticed

that

the

sign

-ins h

ad n

ot b

een

colle

cted

for t

hree

wee

ks. T

his

is

unsa

fe, s

omeo

ne c

ould

be

lost

up

ther

e fo

r wee

ks

o D

ean

Take

baye

shi f

rom

Sta

te P

arks

disc

usse

d hi

stor

y of

fund

ing

W

hen

he a

rriv

ed in

Sta

te P

arks

, fou

r yea

rs a

go, t

hey

coul

d bu

ild

rest

room

s bu

t cou

ldn’

t affo

rd to

fill

them

with

toile

t pap

er

St

ate

Park

s G

ener

al F

und

for t

he e

ntir

e st

ate

is $

3.8

mill

ion

We

are

not a

ble

to u

se c

erta

in m

onie

s fo

r mai

nten

ance

Tryi

ng v

ario

us w

ays

of c

olle

ctin

g fe

es, e

xam

ple

Aka

ka F

alls

pa

rkin

g/en

tran

ce fe

es

≠ U

se a

ven

dor a

t Aka

ka F

alls

to c

olle

ct fe

es

≠ Fe

e co

llect

ion

is a

lway

s te

sted

for a

one

yea

r per

iod

Now

, Sta

te P

arks

is in

an

impr

oved

fina

ncia

l pos

ition

than

it w

as

four

yea

rs a

go

A

sked

for a

nd re

ceiv

ed fu

ndin

g fr

om le

gisl

ator

s in

the

past

few

ye

ars

– ne

ed to

kee

p do

ing

that

o

Mai

nlan

d pa

rks

char

ge fe

es, H

awai

‘i st

ate

and

coun

ty s

houl

d ch

arge

mor

e

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

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E C

OM

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o St

ate

Park

s sh

ould

be

getti

ng m

ore

mon

ey n

ow th

anks

to a

bill

from

the

last

legi

slat

ive

sess

ion

that

pro

vide

s $2

mill

ion

per y

ear f

rom

the

TAT

to

Stat

e Pa

rks

(form

erly

rece

ived

$90

0,00

0)

≠ C

omm

ent w

as m

ade

that

we

need

a v

isio

n fo

r rec

reat

ion

o C

atie

Cul

lison

of P

BR H

AW

AII

trie

d to

mak

e th

e po

int t

hat t

his

was

the

one

purp

ose

of th

e SC

ORP

doc

umen

t, an

d fu

rthe

r, its

find

ings

can

be

leve

rage

d fo

r oth

er fu

nds

to s

how

that

ther

e is

a d

emon

stra

ted

need

or

issu

e th

at n

eeds

fund

ing.

o

Que

stio

n w

as a

sked

if w

e co

uld

leve

rage

vis

itor c

ount

s to

rece

ive

mor

e fu

ndin

g fr

om L

WC

F (s

ince

fund

ing

is b

ased

on

popu

latio

n, w

hich

doe

s no

t ade

quat

ely

refle

ct th

e si

gnifi

cant

ly la

rger

de

fact

o po

pula

tion

of

Haw

ai‘i)

– a

nsw

er is

no,

Con

gres

s is

lim

ited

to ri

gid

stan

dard

s fo

r al

lotm

ents

of L

WC

F ≠

Idea

was

bro

ught

up

of a

cou

nty-

wid

e tr

ail s

yste

m th

at w

ould

con

nect

Hilo

and

K

ona,

whe

re p

eopl

e co

uld

spen

d ni

ghts

in tr

ail c

amps

with

sani

tatio

n fa

cilit

ies

≠ Q

uest

ion

abou

t LW

CF

fund

ing

ease

men

ts. L

WCF

can

only

fund

via

ble r

ecre

atio

n ar

eas,

whi

ch is

usu

ally

wha

t the

ease

men

t goe

s to.

Can

not f

und

only

ease

men

t/acc

ess

itself

. ≠

Que

stio

n ab

out r

elat

ions

hip

betw

een

Publ

ic A

cces

s, O

pen

Spac

e an

d N

atur

al

Reso

urce

s Pr

eser

vatio

n C

omm

issi

on (P

ON

C) a

nd S

CO

RP. C

ount

y –

PON

C ca

n us

e LW

CF fu

nds a

nd L

WCF

will

cons

ider

PO

NC

fund

s a m

atch

. But

PO

NC

does

not

ca

rry

the s

ame c

ondi

tions

as L

WCF

(4f c

ondi

tions

).

KO

NA

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S

DA

TE:

Mar

ch 4

, 201

4

MEE

TIN

G D

ATE

: Fe

brua

ry 2

7, 2

014

PRES

ENT:

Pu

blic

(Sig

n-in

She

et E

nclo

sed)

D

ISTR

IBU

TIO

N:

Cat

ie C

ullis

on, M

arth

a Ye

nt, B

etha

ny W

ylie

SU

BJEC

T:

STA

TEW

IDE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R RE

CRE

ATI

ON

PLA

N: K

ON

A P

UBL

IC M

EETI

NG

N

OTE

S EN

CLO

SUR

ES:

Sign

-in S

heet

Com

men

t Car

ds

This

mee

ting

was

org

aniz

ed to

beg

in w

ith a

bri

ef p

rese

ntat

ion

on th

e La

nd a

nd

Wat

er C

onse

rvat

ion

Fund

(LW

CF)

and

the

Stat

e C

ompr

ehen

sive

Out

door

Re

crea

tion

Plan

(SC

ORP

) fol

low

ed b

y an

‘ope

n ho

use’

to a

llow

par

ticip

ants

to

visi

t sta

tions

to le

arn

or p

rovi

de in

form

atio

n an

d ta

lk o

ne-o

n-on

e w

ith S

tate

Pa

rks

Staf

f and

thei

r con

sulta

nts.

Upo

n co

nclu

sion

of t

he p

rese

ntat

ion,

Mar

tha

Yent

of S

tate

Par

ks th

en a

sked

the

atte

ndee

s to

dis

cuss

wha

t had

bro

ught

them

to

the

mee

ting.

At t

his m

eetin

g, th

e di

scus

sion

follo

win

g th

e pr

esen

tatio

n to

ok

the

rem

aind

er o

f the

mee

ting

time,

and

so

none

of t

he a

ttend

ees

part

icip

ated

in

any

open

hou

se a

ctiv

ities

. Fo

llow

ing

are

note

s fr

om th

e gr

oup

disc

ussi

on.

≠

An

avid

div

er o

pine

d th

at p

eopl

e ar

e go

ing

to s

ay th

ey n

eed

mor

e bo

at

ram

ps

≠ En

larg

ing

Hon

okōh

au H

arbo

r – w

ould

hav

e to

bla

st –

unk

now

n w

heth

er th

is p

lan

is s

till a

ctiv

e an

d m

ovin

g fo

rwar

d ≠

Is W

ailu

a tr

ail p

art o

f the

mul

ti-m

odal

pat

h un

der c

ount

y? T

he tr

ail i

s be

fore

the

Kon

a V

ista

sig

n ≠

Old

Air

port

Red

evel

opm

ent –

Kon

a O

utdo

or C

ircl

e is

vol

unte

erin

g th

ere

and

keep

ing

it in

gre

at s

hape

≠

Haw

ai‘i

Fore

st a

nd T

rails

is o

nly

grou

p to

get

key

s to

pri

vate

pro

pert

y fo

r tou

rs

≠ M

anta

Ray

div

e sp

ot –

“G

arde

n Ee

l’s C

ove”

off

airp

ort

o To

o m

any

user

s at

one

tim

e –

hund

reds

of s

nork

eler

s, 6

0 di

vers

, lo

ts o

f boa

ts, i

t’s c

haot

ic a

nd u

nsaf

e o

DO

BOR:

Thi

s are

a ha

s be

en id

entif

ied

as a

pla

ce th

at n

eeds

regu

latio

n –

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

WID

E C

OM

PREH

ENSI

VE

OU

TDO

OR

REC

REA

TIO

N P

LAN

: KO

NA

PU

BLIC

M

EETI

NG

M

arch

4, 2

014

ther

e is

legi

slat

ion

pend

ing

to re

gula

te a

nd fi

ne a

buse

rs o

f man

ta ra

ys

o C

ould

be

turn

ed in

to p

ark

≠ A

lot o

f con

flict

s w

ith m

oori

ngs

≠ Sh

ould

reac

h ou

t to

Cou

nty

Cou

ncil

≠ O

utdo

or s

katin

g ri

nk (a

t Old

Air

port

Par

k) w

ants

new

ligh

ts b

ecau

se g

ot

knoc

ked

dow

n or

e re

mov

ed in

last

sto

rm

DO

BOR

– af

ter t

he p

rese

ntat

ion,

Mar

tha

Yent

disc

usse

d tr

ends

, con

flict

s, an

d pl

anne

d in

vest

men

ts w

ith D

an M

ersb

urgh

of D

LNR

DO

BOR

≠

SUP

defin

itely

con

tinue

s to

be

very

pop

ular

≠

“Toy

s” (i

.e. p

erso

nal w

ater

craf

t, je

t pac

ks, e

tc.)

have

alw

ays

been

pop

ular

o

Jet s

ki b

oat –

c-s

hape

d bo

at th

at a

jet s

ki fi

ts in

to –

thes

e bo

ats

can

go w

ay

out a

nd th

en to

ol a

roun

d on

the

jet s

kis

o A

TV w

ith se

aled

whe

els

so th

at y

ou c

an g

o in

to th

e w

ater

– c

oupl

e of

pe

ople

thin

king

abo

ut g

ettin

g on

e o

Rule

s ar

e no

t up

to d

ate

for n

ew te

chno

logy

≠

Kai

lua

Bay,

Kea

hou

Bay

o A

lot o

f use

r gro

ups

o H

onau

nau

laun

ch ra

mp

has

conf

licts

with

fish

erm

en, s

nork

eler

s –

it is

a

“tw

o-st

ep”

ram

p, s

o sn

orke

lers

can

go

in fr

om th

e ra

mp

and

be in

ver

y de

ep w

ater

in “

two

step

s”

≠ A

lot o

f the

coa

stlin

e is

inac

cess

ible

so

ever

ybod

y, w

ith th

eir d

iffer

ent u

sers

, get

fu

nnel

ed in

to th

e sa

me

area

s ≠

Man

ta ra

y si

tes

are

beco

min

g da

nger

ous (

ther

e ar

e tw

o, K

eaho

u Sh

erat

on a

nd

Air

port

) ≠

Swim

min

g w

ith d

olph

ins t

ours

are

an

issu

e –t

our c

ompa

nies

dra

wn

to th

em, s

o th

ere

is m

ore

and

mor

e in

tere

st

≠ Pl

ans

& n

eeds

o

Fini

shin

g in

fras

truc

ture

at K

awai

hae

– so

me

conf

licts

her

e be

caus

e pe

ople

sw

im a

roun

d th

e sm

all b

oat h

arbo

r o

Surf

par

k on

DO

T pr

oper

ty th

at D

OT

may

tran

sfer

to D

OBO

R ≠

DO

BOR

is s

eeki

ng to

add

ress

bac

klog

of m

aint

enan

ce a

nd d

evel

opm

ent n

ow th

at

ther

e is

mor

e fu

ndin

g.

≠ Bo

at ra

mps

– v

ery

crow

ded

on w

eeke

nds a

nd h

olid

ays,

sin

ce D

an s

tart

ed

com

mer

cial

act

ivity

has

real

ly in

crea

sed

≠ Su

rf le

sson

s – to

o m

any

at K

ahal

u‘u

o

Cou

nty

wor

king

on

conc

essi

ons

ther

e A

fter t

he p

rese

ntat

ion,

ano

ther

loca

l res

iden

t atte

nded

the m

eetin

g an

d ha

d a

disc

ussio

n w

ith

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

WID

E C

OM

PREH

ENSI

VE

OU

TDO

OR

REC

REA

TIO

N P

LAN

: KO

NA

PU

BLIC

M

EETI

NG

M

arch

4, 2

014

Stat

e Par

ks a

nd th

eir co

nsul

tant

staf

f. T

he co

nver

satio

n fo

cuse

d on

issu

es o

f acc

ess t

o ou

tdoo

r re

crea

tion,

espe

cial

ly fo

r tho

se w

ho a

re le

ss p

hysi

cally

abl

ed. T

he fo

llow

ing

are n

otes

from

that

di

scus

sion:

≠

He

has

trou

ble

wal

king

and

it is

diff

icul

t for

him

to a

cces

s be

ache

s an

d pa

rks

≠ Th

ere

is n

ot g

ood

acce

ssib

le p

ublic

tran

spor

tatio

n to

bea

ches

and

ther

e ar

e no

t m

any

beac

hes

in to

wn

(Kai

lua-

Kon

a)

o N

eed

mor

e pa

rks

near

pop

ulat

ion

cent

ers

beca

use

man

y di

sabl

ed p

eopl

e ca

nnot

get

to o

utly

ing

area

s du

e to

lim

ited

tran

spor

tatio

n op

tions

≠

Kua

Bay

– n

o ac

cess

to b

each

es fo

r dis

able

d pe

ople

o

Road

is g

reat

, sho

wer

s ar

e gr

eat,

picn

ic a

rea

is g

reat

o

But n

eed

to p

ut in

to s

teps

and

han

d ra

ils fo

r the

bea

ch a

cces

s ≠

City

and

Cou

nty

of H

onol

ulu

does

a m

uch

bette

r job

with

acc

ess

≠ V

acan

t par

cel c

alle

d Pu

apua

‘a (1

3-14

acr

es)

o M

akai

of A

li‘i D

rive

o

Use

d to

be

on P

ON

C p

rior

ity li

st a

t #2

o

Dur

ing

May

or K

enoi

’s te

rm, i

t dis

appe

ared

off

that

list

o

Righ

t on

the

road

, wou

ld b

e go

od fo

r wal

king

trai

ls

o Pa

rt o

f it i

s cu

rren

tly o

n th

e m

arke

t, at

one

tim

e it

all w

as o

n th

e m

arke

t o

Has

a K

ing

Kam

eham

eha

shar

k he

iau

o A

rcha

eolo

gica

l sur

veys

hav

e be

en d

one

ther

e o

4 TM

K p

arce

ls th

at u

sed

to b

e ow

ned

by B

esta

l (?)

bro

ther

s fr

om M

aui

o C

lose

by,

acc

essi

ble

≠ If

som

eone

is in

a w

heel

chai

r, th

ere’

s no

ser

vice

to a

ssis

t the

m in

get

ting

to

faci

litie

s (i.

e. p

ublic

han

di-v

an)

o M

ost p

eopl

e us

e H

ele

On

bus o

r tro

lley

o C

an’t

help

it b

ecau

se o

f lia

bilit

y (i.

e. h

ave

to s

ign

wai

ver t

o ge

t on

the

hand

ivan

) ≠

Han

dica

p pa

rkin

g sp

ots

o W

hen

he g

oes

to K

ua B

ay, e

very

han

dica

p pa

rkin

g sp

ot is

full

o Re

quir

ed n

umbe

r of h

andi

cap

spot

s do

es n

ot in

corp

orat

e to

uris

ts

num

bers

≠

Koh

anai

ki –

no

bus

rout

es, n

o ha

ndiv

an

o O

nly

avai

labl

e fo

r peo

ple

who

hav

e ca

rs

≠ Ru

ssel

l Kum

abe

of S

tate

Par

ks m

entio

ned

that

Sta

te P

arks

will

hav

e to

be

in

com

plia

nce

with

the

AD

A re

gula

tions

for O

utdo

or R

ecre

atio

n in

the

next

five

ye

ars

MA

UI M

EETI

NG

NO

TES

D

ATE

: M

arch

4, 2

014

M

EETI

NG

DA

TE:

Mar

ch 3

, 201

4 PR

ESEN

T:

Publ

ic (S

ign-

in S

heet

Enc

lose

d)

DIS

TRIB

UTI

ON

: C

atie

Cul

lison

, Mar

tha

Yent

, Bet

hany

Wyl

ie

SUBJ

ECT:

ST

ATE

WID

E C

OM

PREH

ENSI

VE

OU

TDO

OR

REC

REA

TIO

N P

LAN

: MA

UI P

UBL

IC M

EETI

NG

NO

TES

ENC

LOSU

RES

: Si

gn-in

She

et

C

omm

ent C

ards

Fo

llow

ing

are

note

s fr

om th

e gr

oup

disc

ussi

on a

t the

Mau

i pub

lic m

eetin

g. T

he

grou

p di

scus

sion

was

pre

cede

d by

a s

hort

pre

sent

atio

n by

Cat

ie C

ullis

on o

f PB

R H

AW

AII

on

the

Land

and

Wat

er C

onse

rvat

ion

Fund

and

the

SCO

RP.

Mar

tha

Yent

of S

tate

Par

ks th

en a

sked

the

atte

ndee

s to

dis

cuss

wha

t had

br

ough

t the

m to

the

mee

ting.

At t

his

mee

ting,

the

disc

ussi

on fo

llow

ing

the

pres

enta

tion

took

the

rem

aind

er o

f the

mee

ting

time,

and

so v

ery

few

of t

he

atte

ndee

s pa

rtic

ipat

ed in

any

ope

n ho

use

activ

ities

. The

dis

cuss

ion

incl

udes

va

riou

s opi

nion

s and

the

mee

ting

reco

rder

s at

trib

uted

the

opin

ions

to th

e sp

eake

rs w

hen

able

. Q

uest

ions

ask

ed fo

llow

ing

the

pres

enta

tion:

≠

Q: I

s LW

CF

rest

rict

ed to

Sta

te la

nds?

A: N

o, b

ut it

nee

ds to

be

publ

ic

alth

ough

the

mat

ch c

an b

e an

ythi

ng, i

nclu

ding

com

mun

ity in

-kin

d D

iscu

ssio

n fo

llow

ed:

≠ In

trod

uctio

ns o

f atte

ndee

s o D

avid

Bro

wn

– m

embe

r of P

ATH

and

inte

rest

ed in

hik

ing

o Dav

id S

ered

a –

land

scap

e ar

chite

ct a

t Chr

is H

art &

Par

tner

s,

pers

onal

inte

rest

in h

ikin

g, b

icyc

ling,

and

par

k im

prov

emen

ts p

artic

ular

ly o

n co

unty

sid

e

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

WID

E C

OM

PREH

ENSI

VE

OU

TDO

OR

REC

REA

TIO

N P

LAN

: MA

UI P

UBL

IC M

EETI

NG

M

arch

4, 2

014

o Be

n Pe

rnia

– w

orks

for T

rilo

gy c

atam

aran

tour

s, U

lupa

laku

a w

ind

farm

, and

wor

king

on

deve

lopi

ng a

rtifi

cial

reef

s; ca

me

to m

eetin

g to

ex

plor

e ho

w fa

r LW

CF

dips

into

aqu

atic

sid

e; w

orki

ng w

ith D

AR

to

crea

te a

rtifi

cial

reef

s an

d lo

okin

g fo

r mor

e fu

ndin

g o

Paul

Sen

sano

– M

aui D

istr

ict M

anag

er fo

r DO

BOR

Hea

rd a

bout

mee

ting

on K

POA

Of 2

.8 m

peo

ple

on M

aui,

2 m

are

goi

ng in

to th

e oc

ean

W

hat a

re th

ese

peop

le lo

okin

g fo

r in

term

s of

recr

eatio

n?

o Ir

ene

Bow

ie -

Mau

i Tom

orro

w, i

ndic

ated

that

she

was

inte

rest

ed

gene

rally

in P

arks

and

ope

n sp

ace

issu

es, i

slan

d-w

ide.

Has

bee

n w

orki

ng to

geth

er w

ith S

tate

Par

ks to

war

d a

mas

ter p

lan

at M

aken

a St

ate

Park

. o

Luci

enne

DeN

aie

– re

pres

entin

g th

e Si

erra

Clu

b –

expr

esse

d ge

nera

l in

tere

st in

the

SCO

RP p

roce

ss a

nd L

WC

F. S

he s

hare

d so

me

info

rmat

ion

abou

t Sie

rra

Clu

b’s

wor

k on

Mau

i and

als

o ec

hoed

pr

evio

usly

voi

ced

conc

erns

rega

rdin

g m

auka

acc

ess.

≠

‘Īao

– n

eed

for e

xpan

sion

o

Old

mas

ter p

lan

with

trai

ls, e

tc. w

as n

ever

impl

emen

ted

o C

ould

it b

e di

scus

sed

as a

pro

ject

for a

cqui

sitio

n?

o Pe

ople

trav

ersi

ng m

auka

are

mos

tly tr

espa

ssin

g on

Wai

luku

wat

er

o St

ate

Park

s: n

o im

med

iate

pla

ns –

how

ever

, the

sta

te is

wor

king

to

war

ds c

olla

bora

tion

with

nei

ghbo

ring

land

ow

ners

(Cou

nty,

Haw

ai‘i

Nat

ure

Cen

ter)

≠

Any

idea

s on

Kan

aha

boar

dwal

k to

relie

ve c

onfli

ct?

≠ H

awai

‘i Is

land

Lan

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we’

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4/24/2014

1

HAWAI‘I STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN2014 Update

STATE PARKS DIVISION

Preparation of the SCORP ensures that Hawai‘i remains eligible for funding from the Land & Water

Conservation Fund.

The LWCF program provides matching grants to states and local governments for the acquisition & development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program is intended to create and maintain a nationwide legacy of high quality recreation areas and facilities and to stimulate non‐federal investments in the protection and maintenance of recreation resources across the U.S.

PURPOSE OF THE SCORPGuides the award of LWCF grants by identifying public & agency preferences & priorities for the acquisition & development of outdoor recreation facilities.

Identifies outdoor recreation issues of statewide importanceand/or those that can be addressed with LWCF funds.

4/24/2014

2

SINCE 1966, THE STATE & COUNTIES HAVE… Received more than

$38 million through 148 federal grants

Benefited over 400 acres of recreation land

West Maui Skate Park at Lahaina Recreation Center$450,000 – 2010

West Maui Skate Park at Lahaina Recreation Center$450,00 – 2010

West Maui Skate Park at Lahaina Recreation Center

$450,00 – 2010

4/24/2014

3

SCORP includes…

1. Inventory of recreation resources

2. Public demand for recreation resources

3. Issues affecting outdoor recreation

4. Strategic plan to address issues & demand

+ Wetlands resource plan

2. Public demand for recreation resources

Hawai‘i needs your kōkua!Please take some time to fill out a survey tonight.

Tell your friends! Available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HISCORP2014

QUESTIONS?


MARTHA YENT808‐587‐[email protected]

CATIE CULLISON808‐521‐[email protected]

Mahalo to the following flickr users for use of their photos under a Creative Commons attribution license:

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ng to

HTA

, the

re h

as b

een

som

e in

tere

st in

usi

ng th

e so

ccer

co

mpl

ex f

or v

ario

us e

vent

s bu

t th

ey h

aven

't be

en a

ble

to p

ut o

n ev

ents

ther

e be

caus

e of

the

lack

of f

acili

ties

Und

erut

ilize

d –

the

socc

er c

omm

unity

has

obj

ecte

d to

oth

er s

port

s

MEE

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utili

zing

the

field

s. T

his

is s

uppo

rted

by

the

lang

uage

in th

e le

ase

of

the

prop

erty

fro

m t

he N

avy

limiti

ng u

se t

o th

e sp

ort

of s

occe

r. I

t w

as n

oted

tha

t ot

hers

fee

l th

at i

t is

not

util

ized

to

its m

axim

um

exte

nt,

espe

cial

ly g

iven

tha

t it

was

int

ende

d to

be

a in

com

e ge

nera

tor

for

the

city

and

be

an in

tern

atio

nal s

tand

ard

faci

lity

(to

brin

g in

mor

e to

uris

m, e

tc)

o C

entr

al O

ahu

regi

onal

par

k -

grea

t fa

cilit

y, n

umbe

r of

thi

ngs

to im

prov

e (L

WC

F di

d pr

ovid

e so

me

mon

ey fo

r aqu

atic

cen

ter)

o

Kal

aelo

a –

in 1

999

plan

, th

is l

arge

are

a w

as c

once

ptua

lized

as

"spo

rts

com

plex

" w

hich

wou

ld i

nclu

de h

ousi

ng,

trai

ning

fac

ilitie

s to

sup

port

W

aipi

o an

d C

entr

al O

ahu,

but

this

is n

o lo

nger

in th

e pl

an fo

r Kal

aelo

a •

Mot

ocro

ss

o m

ilita

ry d

eman

d (u

sers

are

acc

usto

med

to

havi

ng tr

acks

ava

ilabl

e on

the

mai

nlan

d)

o fiv

e ye

ars

ago

- m

otoc

ross

cou

rse

plan

ned

on M

aui,

but

was

n't

the

righ

t la

nd

o st

ill h

ear

abou

t ne

ed f

or l

egal

, sa

fe m

otoc

ross

cou

rses

/are

as –

Ka‘

ena,

Su

nset

Bea

ch (p

robl

ems

with

ero

sion

), K

ahuk

u •

Reno

vatio

n of

exi

stin

g fa

cilit

ies

will

like

ly b

e a

high

er p

rior

ity th

an a

cqui

sitio

n of

ne

w la

nd fo

r the

CC

H in

the

next

five

yea

rs

• C

anoe

clu

bs w

antin

g m

ore

publ

ic c

anoe

hal

es o

r abi

lity

to u

se p

ublic

spa

ces

o A

s ex

ampl

e, c

anoe

rac

es a

t K

e‘eh

i la

goon

, W

aimān

alo

crea

te m

ajor

de

man

d to

use

pub

lic f

acili

ties

(that

may

not

be

up to

sta

ndar

d) a

nd c

an

shut

dow

n an

ent

ire

beac

h o

CC

H -

Man

y re

ques

ts f

or n

ew c

anoe

hal

au (

requ

ests

in

Hal

eiw

a si

nce

1998

!) •

Mar

ine

wild

life/

natu

re v

iew

ing

is v

ery

impo

rtan

t to

visi

tor i

ndus

try

Obs

tacl

es, C

halle

nges

, or B

arri

ers

in M

anag

ing

or P

rovi

ding

Out

door

Rec

reat

ion

• H

uman

-wild

life

conf

lict

- in

crea

sing

wild

life

view

ing

in H

I (w

hale

s, t

urtle

s,

mon

k se

als,

dolp

hins

, sm

all c

etac

eans

) o

New

reg

ulat

ions

are

bei

ng p

ropo

sed/

disc

usse

d at

the

agen

cy le

vel t

o he

lp

prot

ect

the

ani

mal

s fr

om h

arm

and

to

prot

ect

the

publ

ic f

rom

ris

ks t

o hu

man

safe

ty

o Ex

ampl

es o

f hum

an-w

ildlif

e co

nflic

t and

pol

icie

s to

addr

ess

them

incl

ude:

Lani

akea

: peo

ple

wat

chin

g tu

rtle

s fr

om c

ars,

cau

sing

traf

fic ja

ms

M

aui:

wild

life

man

ager

s an

d vo

lunt

eers

are

wor

king

to

draw

less

at

tent

ion

to m

onk

seal

s th

at h

ave

haul

ed u

p on

to th

e be

ach

by n

ot

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G N

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ATE

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to p

laci

ng s

take

s ar

ound

mon

k se

als t

hat a

re n

ear r

oad

Pr

otec

ting

spin

ner

dolp

hins

: NM

FS is

wor

king

on

a pr

opos

ed r

ule

pack

age

and

an E

IS th

at c

onsi

ders

a v

arie

ty o

f opt

ions

to m

inim

ize

dolp

hin

dist

urba

nce

incl

udin

g: p

artia

l cl

osur

es (

time-

area

bas

ed)

for

cert

ain

spec

ified

spi

nner

dol

phin

res

ting

habi

tats

at

cert

ain

times

of

day.

Oth

er a

ltern

ativ

es u

nder

con

side

ratio

n ar

e: s

tatu

s qu

o, m

inim

um d

ista

nce

limits

, re

gula

tions

on

type

s of

hum

an

activ

ities

allo

wed

, and

com

plet

e cl

osur

e of

spi

nner

dol

phin

res

ting

habi

tat.

. Reg

ulat

ions

are

in p

lace

to re

stri

ct a

ppro

achi

ng h

umpb

ack

wha

les

(100

ya

rds)

an

d gu

idel

ines

fo

r vi

ewin

g ot

her

mar

ine

wild

life.

•

Liab

ility

and

juri

sdic

tion

o

Hai

ku S

tair

s is

an

exam

ple

of j

uris

dict

iona

l is

sues

- t

his

recr

eatio

nal

faci

lity

cros

ses

mul

tiple

jur

isdi

ctio

ns (

CC

H,

DH

HL

and

DLN

R),

whi

ch

limits

the

ir a

bilit

y to

con

trol

and

dea

l w

ith

the

high

lev

el o

f on

-goi

ng

illeg

al u

se

o Li

abili

ty a

lso

limits

recr

eatio

nal o

ppor

tuni

ties

on p

riva

te la

nd

o Ex

ampl

e: N

orw

ay, a

ll la

nd is

ope

n un

less

bei

ng u

sed

for

agri

cultu

re (

or

bein

g liv

ed o

n), b

ut p

riva

te l

ando

wne

rs h

ave

no l

iabi

lity

for

thos

e w

ho

use

thei

r lan

d •

Title

IX

has

influ

ence

d C

CH

's sp

endi

ng –

on-

goin

g ne

ed t

o pr

ovid

e ou

tdoo

r re

crea

tion

oppo

rtun

ities

equ

ally

for m

en a

nd w

omen

•

HD

OT

- it w

ould

be

good

to g

et th

em o

n bo

ard

with

SC

ORP

bec

ause

they

hav

e fu

ndin

g an

d th

ey t

end

to b

e an

obs

tacl

e; i

f th

ey w

orke

d to

geth

er w

ith o

ther

s,

trai

ls a

nd p

aths

wou

ld b

e sa

fer

• C

onse

rvat

ioni

sts

or p

rese

rvat

ioni

sts

vs. r

ecre

atio

nal u

sers

o

Cul

tura

l pr

actit

ione

rs v

s. "

getti

ng h

ealth

y" f

itnes

s ca

mpa

igne

rs –

the

re

mig

ht b

e pe

ople

who

say

ther

e sh

ould

be

no a

cces

s ev

en th

ough

its

open

to

pub

lic -

divi

de in

thin

king

o

Con

flict

bet

wee

n co

nsum

ptiv

e vs

. non

cons

umpt

ive

uses

- hu

ntin

g is

goo

d ex

ampl

e (h

unte

rs h

ave

an in

tere

st in

mai

ntai

ning

a p

opul

atio

n no

n-na

tive

ungu

late

s w

hile

con

serv

atio

nist

s w

ant

to g

et r

id o

f th

em a

ll, b

ut h

unte

rs

can'

t hu

nt a

ny n

ativ

e sp

ecie

s) -

thi

s is

impo

rtan

t fo

r H

awai

ian

and

non-

Haw

aiia

n cu

ltura

l ide

ntity

(fis

hing

is s

imila

r)

o Re

late

d to

pre

viou

s bu

llet p

oint

- co

nflic

ts b

etw

een

diffe

rent

fish

ing

type

s (e

.g. s

hore

vs.

kay

ak, s

hore

vs.

spe

ar) a

nd b

etw

een

diffe

rent

fish

ing

type

s an

d ot

her a

ctiv

ities

(e.g

. spe

ar/s

hore

fish

ing

vs. s

wim

min

g)

o C

CH

- f

ishe

rmen

allo

wed

to

acce

ss p

arks

24/

7 (H

au B

ush

- pa

rkin

g no

t

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clos

ed a

t nig

ht)

• A

cces

s Is

sues

: o

Stat

e tr

ails

are

inac

cess

ible

unl

ess

you

are

with

a g

roup

bec

ause

hav

e to

cr

oss

land

that

is p

riva

te o

r cl

osed

(Pom

oho

or K

awai

loa

wer

e m

entio

ned

as e

xam

ples

)

If s

tate

is g

oing

to h

ave

trai

ls, t

hen

the

stat

e sh

ould

figu

re o

ut a

way

to

kee

p th

ose

trai

ls a

cces

sibl

e

In o

ld d

ays,

pla

ntat

ions

allo

wed

peo

ple

acro

ss i

f th

ey r

eser

ved

a ke

y

May

nee

d le

gisl

ativ

e m

anda

te to

kee

p th

ose

priv

ate

land

s op

en

o H

awai

‘i pe

ople

hav

e ex

pect

atio

n to

be

able

to a

cces

s pa

rks

whe

reve

r th

ey

wan

t, w

hene

ver

they

wan

t -

how

do

we

deal

with

the

bur

den

of le

tting

pe

ople

acc

ess

thes

e re

sour

ces

whe

neve

r the

y w

ant?

o

Inve

stin

g in

reso

urce

s w

e ha

ve th

at w

e do

not

hav

e ac

cess

to y

et (e

.g. t

rails

in

to w

etla

nds

in o

ther

pla

ces,

mai

nlan

d)

o D

.C./V

irgi

nia

- net

wor

k of

trai

ls c

onne

ctin

g to

par

ks (p

eopl

e no

t wre

ckin

g th

e na

tura

l are

as a

roun

d th

e tr

ails

bec

ause

it

is n

ot c

onve

nien

t to

go

off

trai

l) --

Ala

ska

has

sim

ilar e

xam

ples

, esp

ecia

lly fo

r wet

land

trai

ls

o D

ownt

own

- N

imitz

, im

poss

ible

bu

ffer

betw

een

mak

ai

recr

eatio

nal

faci

litie

s an

d w

here

eve

rybo

dy li

ves

(mau

ka)

W

e sh

ould

inst

all p

edes

tria

n br

idge

s, b

ut th

ey h

ave

com

e up

in th

e pa

st a

nd p

eopl

e in

HI h

ave

been

aga

inst

it

Pe

dest

rian

bri

dges

are

pop

ular

in

Van

couv

er,

Seat

tle,

Sing

apor

e,

etc.

Ther

e ne

eds

to

be

conn

ectio

n be

twee

n to

wn

and

mak

ai

reso

urce

s...m

ay ta

ke h

elp

from

DO

T •

Cam

ping

Issu

es:

o H

omel

ess

very

cha

lleng

ing,

relo

cate

d so

me

o H

ow d

o yo

u de

fine

cam

ping

? D

on't

wan

t peo

ple

livin

g on

bea

ch b

ut w

ant

fishe

rmen

to b

e ab

le to

cam

p so

met

imes

o

Cam

ping

iss

ue a

t K

aiak

a Ba

y Be

ach

park

- o

ne o

f on

ly c

ity c

ampi

ng

faci

litie

s, i

t is

cur

rent

ly c

lose

d fo

r ca

mpi

ng d

ue t

o fir

e at

the

com

fort

st

atio

n.

It w

ill r

emai

n cl

osed

for

cam

ping

unt

il th

e co

mfo

rt s

tatio

n is

re

nova

ted

and/

or re

cons

truc

ted.

•

Mai

nten

ance

is

the

mos

t fr

eque

nt c

ompl

aint

fro

m t

he p

ublic

– “

wha

t ar

e yo

u go

ing

to d

o ab

out t

he b

athr

oom

s?”

•

Expe

nse

– i.e

. CC

H -

typ

ical

com

fort

sta

tion

is 6

00K

; bal

lfiel

d lig

hts

at A

la W

ai

>$2M

.

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

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R PL

AN

: O‘A

HU

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Pl

anne

d Im

prov

emen

ts a

nd In

vest

men

ts fo

r the

Nex

t Fiv

e Ye

ars

• W

aipi

o So

ccer

Com

plex

- C

CH

is a

ddin

g 2

new

com

fort

sta

tions

(abo

ut $

1M e

ach

beca

use

prox

imity

to N

avy

activ

ities

) •

Pede

stri

an b

ridg

es a

cros

s ca

nal o

n th

e sl

ate

for t

his l

egis

lativ

e se

ason

•

In d

iscu

ssio

n w

ith p

riva

te l

ando

wne

rs t

o co

nsid

er A

la M

oana

as

an a

dopt

-a-

park

; ha

ven’

t as

ked

them

for

ped

estr

ian

flyov

er b

ut c

ould

put

it

on t

able

for

di

scus

sion

•

CC

H w

ill b

e fo

cusi

ng o

n ex

istin

g fa

cilit

ies

(res

tora

tion/

repl

acem

ent/r

enov

atio

n) -

keep

wha

t we

have

and

fixi

ng th

em

• H

arbo

r mod

erni

zatio

n - p

lann

ed a

nd fu

nded

•

Leew

ard

bike

pat

h - p

hase

II s

houl

d go

all

the

way

up

the

leew

ard

coas

t; op

en u

p sh

ared

use

pat

h (E

IS b

eing

fina

lized

now

) •

Ove

rloo

k an

d bo

ardw

alk

at H

onou

liuli

Wild

life

Refu

ge

Mak

ing

the

SCO

RP M

ore

Use

ful t

o Yo

u •

Prio

ritiz

ing

Fund

ing:

o

How

do

you

real

ly p

rior

itize

rec

reat

iona

l act

iviti

es a

nd/o

r fa

cilit

ies?

The

re

are

so m

any

activ

ities

that

are

cur

rent

ly p

rovi

ded

o A

llow

flex

ibili

ty fo

r gra

ntee

s. Id

entif

y th

e m

any

prio

ritie

s tha

t exi

st.

o SC

ORP

sho

uld

cons

ider

pri

oriti

zing

act

ivity

/faci

lity

that

has

the

broa

dest

us

e or

the

high

est p

ublic

ben

efit

inst

ead

of a

n in

divi

dual

act

ivity

•

Legi

slat

ure

shou

ld u

nder

stan

d th

e SC

ORP

bet

ter

- i.e

. leg

isla

ture

ask

ed O

P to

de

velo

p pl

an a

bout

par

ks b

ut th

is is

ess

entia

lly w

hat t

he S

CO

RP is

o

May

be in

vite

key

legi

slat

ors

to p

roce

ss, t

hen

do p

rese

ntat

ion

to le

gisl

atur

e (o

r to

cert

ain

com

mitt

ees)

•

Reac

h ou

t to

Nei

ghbo

rhoo

d Bo

ards

- 36

diff

eren

t boa

rds,

this

is th

e on

e w

ay th

e co

mm

unity

can

par

ticip

ate,

get

new

s ou

t (n

eed

to b

e on

age

nda

if w

ant

som

ethi

ng v

oted

on)

– d

iscu

ssio

n re

gard

ing

low

par

ticip

atio

n in

that

sys

tem

•

Pres

ent t

o th

e sc

hool

s - g

et y

oung

kid

s in

volv

ed in

thes

e is

sues

ear

lier

• SC

ORP

onl

ine

or w

ebsi

te s

houl

d lin

k to

dat

a so

urce

s "if

you

're lo

okin

g fo

r in

fo

rela

ted

to re

crea

tion,

go

to th

is li

nk"

A

dditi

onal

Com

men

ts/S

ugge

stio

ns/Q

uest

ions

•

ORM

P - r

ecen

tly fi

naliz

ed, t

ouch

es o

n to

uris

m a

nd o

cean

recr

eatio

n •

Surv

ey d

one

by p

eopl

e at

UH

but

fun

ded

by D

LNR/

DA

R -

publ

ic p

erce

ptio

ns,

view

s/ex

pect

atio

ns/d

esir

es a

bout

thei

r int

erac

tions

with

mar

ine

wild

life

• Fi

shin

g co

ntac

t per

son

- Tom

Oga

wa

(HM

RFS)

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: O‘A

HU

REC

REA

TIO

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IDER

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Fe

brua

ry 1

9, 2

014

Page

7 o

f 7

• D

urin

g th

e di

scus

sion

abo

ut h

untin

g an

d fis

hing

, the

gro

up w

as v

ery

clea

r th

at

to

hunt

ers

and

fishe

rmen

/wom

en

desc

ribi

ng

thes

e tw

o ac

tiviti

es

as

“rec

reat

iona

l” a

lone

is

ofte

n de

emed

ins

uffic

ient

. T

he a

ctiv

ities

hav

e de

eper

m

eani

ng a

nd v

alue

s de

pend

ing

on t

he c

ircu

mst

ance

s in

clud

ing:

cul

tura

l (b

oth

Haw

aiia

n an

d no

n-H

awai

ian)

; sub

sist

ence

; and

trad

ition

al.

This

is ou

r und

erst

andi

ng o

f the

topi

cs d

iscus

sed

and

the c

oncl

usio

ns re

ache

d. P

lease

giv

e PBR

HA

WA

II w

ritte

n no

tific

atio

n of

any

erro

rs o

r om

issio

ns w

ithin

seve

n ca

lend

ar d

ays.

Oth

erw

ise, t

his r

epor

t will

be d

eem

ed a

n ac

cura

te re

cord

and

dire

ctiv

e.

M

EETI

NG

NO

TES

D

ATE

:

Fe

brua

ry 2

0, 2

014

MEE

TIN

G D

ATE

:

Febr

uary

13,

201

4 PR

ESEN

T:

Will

iam

Tru

gillo

/Cou

nty

of K

aua‘

i

G

alen

Kaw

akam

i/DLN

R D

OFA

W

Stev

e Th

omps

on/D

LNR

Stat

e Pa

rks

Dou

g W

ylie

/DLN

R St

ate

Park

s

Mar

tha

Yen

t/Sta

te P

arks

Beth

any

Wyl

ie/P

BR H

AW

AII

C

atie

Cul

lison

/PBR

HA

WA

II

DIS

TRIB

UTI

ON

: A

ttend

ees

SUBJ

ECT:

ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: KA

UA

‘I R

ECR

EATI

ON

PR

OV

IDER

S M

EETI

NG

Fo

llow

ing

is a

sum

mar

y of

the

abov

e re

fere

nced

mee

ting,

hel

d on

Feb

ruar

y 13

th, 2

014

at

the

Līhu

‘e N

eigh

borh

ood

Cen

ter.

Mar

tha

Yen

t wel

com

ed th

e gr

oup

as th

ey a

ssem

bled

and

par

ticip

ants

sig

ned

in (s

ign

in

shee

t enc

lose

d). C

atie

Cul

lison

beg

an th

e m

eetin

g by

pro

vidi

ng a

n ag

enda

and

initi

atin

g in

trod

uctio

ns a

roun

d th

e ta

ble.

A

bri

ef s

lide

pres

enta

tion

desc

ribi

ng th

e St

ate

Com

preh

ensi

ve O

utdo

or R

ecre

atio

n Pl

an

(SC

ORP

) an

d th

e La

nd a

nd W

ater

Con

serv

atio

n Fu

nd (

LWC

F) w

as m

ade.

The

slid

e pr

esen

tatio

n is

enc

lose

d.

Gui

ded

disc

ussi

on f

ollo

wed

. Fo

r or

gani

zatio

nal

purp

oses

, th

e no

tes

belo

w c

ateg

oriz

e co

mm

ents

/idea

s/su

gges

tion

by d

iscu

ssio

n to

pic.

N

ew T

rend

s in

Out

door

Rec

reat

ion

sinc

e th

e 20

08 S

CO

RP

≠ A

dven

ture

rac

ing

w/o

the

ori

ente

erin

g as

pect

- r

unne

rs t

o H

anak

āpī‘a

i an

d K

alal

au

≠ G

eoca

chin

g is

a n

ew/c

ontin

uing

tren

d ≠

Com

mun

icat

ing

by d

evic

e –

peop

le w

ant

info

rmat

ion

such

as

trai

l co

nditi

ons,

w

eath

er, o

cean

con

ditio

ns, f

acili

ty re

serv

atio

ns

≠ En

try/

park

ing

fees

at H

awai

‘i St

ate

Park

s is

new

sin

ce 2

008

SCO

RP

≠ C

ross

fit a

nd o

ther

tra

iner

s (c

omm

erci

al a

ctiv

ity)

usin

g C

ount

y Pa

rks,

bri

ng o

ut

grou

ps o

f pe

ople

and

som

e eq

uipm

ent

(tire

s w

ere

men

tione

d as

one

typ

e of

eq

uipm

ent b

roug

ht to

par

ks)

≠

Ecot

ours

im in

clud

ing

bike

s, ca

mpi

ng, h

ikin

g gr

oups

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: KA

UA

‘I RE

CR

EATI

ON

PR

OV

IDER

S M

EETI

NG

Fe

brua

ry 2

0, 2

014

Page

2 o

f 4

≠ O

‘ahu

obs

erva

tions

: je

t pa

ck a

ctiv

ity (

Haw

ai‘i

Kai

); pe

ople

put

ting

lock

s on

pub

lic

prop

erty

(bri

dges

)

Cur

rent

and

Pro

ject

ed H

igh

Prio

rity

Rec

reat

iona

l Nee

ds

≠ Fo

r man

y ye

ars

user

s ha

ve b

een

tryi

ng to

see

a p

ublic

sho

otin

g ra

nge

be d

evel

oped

. Tal

k of

one

at H

anah

anpu

ni, a

rang

e in

Wes

t Kau

a‘i w

ould

als

o be

idea

l ≠

A lo

t of m

otoc

ross

at K

alep

a –

back

of W

ailu

a Fa

lls.

A m

otoc

ross

faci

lity

was

ver

y cl

ose

to d

evel

opm

ent,

but

the

vari

ous

com

mun

ity u

ser

grou

ps c

ould

not

agr

ee a

mon

gst

them

selv

es h

ow t

o de

sign

and

man

age

it.

Mot

ocro

ss i

s al

so o

ccur

ring

in Ō

‘ma‘

o on

K

nuds

en l

and,

ove

r H

untin

g U

nit

C a

nd t

o A

lexa

nder

Dam

. Man

y ri

ders

on

the

east

si

de.

≠

Nei

ther

mot

ocro

ss g

uys

nor h

unte

rs h

ave

lega

l, pu

blic

pla

ce to

do

activ

ities

. ≠

Bicy

clin

g –

dow

nhill

bik

es ri

ding

Wai

mea

Dri

ve a

ll th

e w

ay d

own

o C

ause

s co

nflic

t w

ith h

unte

rs (

bow

and

muz

zle

load

ers)

who

are

als

o on

the

ca

nyon

rim

≠

Kau

a‘i

Park

s M

aste

r Pl

an (

prov

ided

by

Will

iam

) –

prov

ides

an

accu

rate

inv

ento

ry o

f C

ount

y fa

cilit

ies,

and

pla

nned

futu

re p

roje

cts.

≠

Gap

s in

the

curr

ent f

acili

ties

on th

e is

land

wer

e di

scus

sed:

o

Nor

th s

ide

of th

e is

land

has

no

ball-

field

type

faci

litie

s o

Isla

nd d

oes

not h

ave

enou

gh in

door

faci

litie

s to

mee

t dem

and

o Pr

obab

ly d

o no

t ne

ed a

ny m

ore

pool

s –

high

mai

nten

ance

cos

ts (

e.g.

rec

ently

w

orke

d on

Kap

a‘a

pool

, and

now

sho

uld

be g

ood

for

anot

her

ten

year

s) –

LW

CF

has

supp

orte

d po

ols

in th

e pa

st

It

was

sug

gest

ed t

hat

the

Kau

a‘i

YW

CA

’s s

trug

gles

may

be

at l

east

pa

rtia

lly re

late

d to

the

cost

of m

aint

aini

ng th

e po

ol

≠ K

aua‘

i ha

s a

lot

of m

ulti-

purp

ose

spor

ts f

ield

s, bu

t no

w e

very

spo

rt w

ants

its

ow

n,

spec

ializ

ed y

ear-

roun

d fie

lds,

esp

ecia

lly n

ow t

hat

a lo

t of

spo

rts

are

exte

ndin

g th

eir

seas

ons

and

ther

efor

e ov

erla

ppin

g w

ith o

ther

spo

rts

o C

reat

es i

ssue

s w

ith m

aint

enan

ce b

ecau

se t

here

isn

’t m

uch

dow

ntim

e fo

r th

e fie

lds

≠ Sk

ate

park

s ke

ep c

omin

g up

for t

he C

ount

y of

Kau

a‘i,

but i

t is

hard

to ju

dge

the

dem

and

(not

sur

e if

it is

just

voc

al p

eopl

e as

king

for

skat

e pa

rks)

– o

nly

Cou

nty-

owne

d on

e is

in

Kap

a‘a

≠ Li

ghts

ban

– a

ffec

ted

atte

ndan

ce ra

ther

than

an

incr

ease

in d

eman

d fo

r par

k fa

cilit

ies

but

did

shift

the

sch

edul

es s

o th

at t

he p

arks

are

use

d fo

r an

add

ition

al d

ay (

Frid

ay n

ight

ga

mes

shi

fted

to S

atur

day,

Sat

urda

y ni

ght g

ames

to S

unda

y)

≠ C

atie

ask

ed q

uest

ion

abou

t dem

and

for r

ecre

atio

nal o

r hun

ting-

rela

ted

hors

ebac

k ri

ding

o

Hav

e no

t had

any

new

dem

ands

for h

orse

trai

ls

o N

umbe

r of

hor

se o

wne

rs i

s lim

ited

– co

uld

coun

t on

one

han

d th

e nu

mbe

r of

gu

ys w

ho u

se h

orse

s fo

r hun

ting

o O

nly

one

com

mer

cial

ven

dor u

ses

Nā

Ala

Hel

e (N

AH

) tra

ils fo

r hor

seba

ck ri

ding

≠

Com

mer

cial

ope

ratio

n pa

ying

NA

H fo

r use

of W

ailu

a tr

ail

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: KA

UA

‘I RE

CR

EATI

ON

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OV

IDER

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Fe

brua

ry 2

0, 2

014

Page

3 o

f 4

≠ D

og p

arks

- pr

ivat

e on

e ju

st o

pene

d on

nor

th s

hore

, ope

ned

one

in H

omes

tead

s, ta

lk o

f op

enin

g on

e on

the

wes

t sid

e ≠

Wes

t sid

e –

mot

obik

e or

BM

X p

ublic

trac

k w

ould

be

idea

l bec

ause

peo

ple

are

goin

g on

D

HH

L la

nds a

nd la

nds

abut

ting

stat

e la

nd –

juri

sdic

tiona

l nig

htm

are

≠ Sl

eepi

ng G

iant

is

mos

t po

pula

r tr

ail

on K

aua‘

i -

at K

oke‘

e, A

wa‘

awap

uhi

and

Ala

ka‘i

are

the

mos

t pop

ular

Obs

tacl

es, C

halle

nges

, or B

arrie

rs in

Man

agin

g or

Pro

vidi

ng O

utdo

or R

ecre

atio

n ≠

Bigg

est p

robl

em is

the

Kau

a‘i U

nder

grou

nd G

uide

(may

als

o ha

ve b

een

refe

rrin

g to

Th

e U

ltim

ate

Kaua

‘i G

uide

book

: Ka

ua‘i

Reve

aled

) –

erro

neou

s in

form

atio

n in

gu

ideb

ooks

≠

Peop

le s

earc

h th

roug

h th

e tr

ash

for

bottl

es a

nd c

ans

but t

hen

just

leav

e th

e tr

ash

on th

e gr

ound

≠

Hun

ters

wan

t to

get

to

cert

ain

area

s bu

t ca

n’t

cros

s pr

ivat

e la

nds

beca

use

land

owne

rs a

re c

once

rned

with

liab

ility

, whi

ch is

a s

tate

law

pro

blem

o

Prob

lem

is

no

t on

ly

acce

ss,

but

also

m

aint

enan

ce

beca

use

curr

ent

land

owne

rs d

o no

t tak

e ca

re o

f the

land

like

the

plan

tatio

ns d

id (p

rim

arily

be

caus

e th

e la

nds

are

not

nece

ssar

ily i

n ag

ricul

ture

any

mor

e) –

mak

es

cros

sing

thes

e la

nds

mor

e da

nger

ous

≠ Pl

anta

tion

hist

ory

– w

ould

allo

w e

mpl

oyee

s to

go

to p

lace

s th

at a

re n

ow

rest

rict

ed (e

.g. A

lexa

nder

and

Bal

dwin

land

s on

the

wes

t sid

e, n

ow h

ave

to p

ay

to g

et in

and

can

onl

y go

in c

erta

in ti

mes

of y

ear)

≠

Cos

t of m

aint

enan

ce is

an

obst

acle

– c

ost o

f the

mai

nten

ance

itse

lf an

d st

aff

≠ Sh

orel

ine

eros

ion

is a

pro

blem

on

the

east

sid

e ≠

It w

as s

ugge

sted

that

DO

BOR

has

the

mos

t use

r con

flict

s of

any

div

isio

n ≠

Hun

ters

on

wee

kend

s vs

. ad

vent

ure/

ecot

ouris

m c

ompa

nies

/tour

s us

ing

sam

e la

nds

≠ St

ill a

lot

of p

robl

ems

with

van

dalis

m a

ll ov

er t

he is

land

, but

the

sam

e co

mfo

rt

stat

ions

, sig

ns, e

tc. a

re v

anda

lized

repe

ated

ly

≠ Ra

dio-

cont

rolle

d dr

ones

– fl

ying

dow

n fr

om lo

okou

ts in

to W

aim

ea C

anyo

n; u

sed

to m

ake

surf

mov

ies,

but

it is

aga

inst

fede

ral l

aw to

use

com

mer

cial

ly

≠ Pi

hea

trai

l ha

ng g

lider

s (n

oted

tha

t gl

ider

s ca

n le

gally

lau

nch

at K

ahan

a on

O

‘ahu

) ≠

Slee

ping

Gia

nt

o So

pop

ular

that

it is

diff

icul

t to

keep

up

with

the

mai

nten

ance

(sta

ff h

as to

go

in v

ery

earl

y in

the

mor

ning

) o

Park

ing

– gu

ideb

ooks

sho

w t

he c

ul-d

e-sa

c as

a p

arki

ng l

ot f

or t

he w

est

side

of

Slee

ping

Gia

nt;

ther

e ar

e th

ree

real

par

king

spa

ces,

but

in

the

sum

mer

, the

re a

re m

any

cars

lini

ng d

rive

way

s

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: KA

UA

‘I RE

CR

EATI

ON

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OV

IDER

S M

EETI

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Fe

brua

ry 2

0, 2

014

Page

4 o

f 4

≠ Pr

olife

ratio

n of

kay

aks

in K

alal

au is

incr

easi

ng th

e am

ount

of t

rash

in th

e va

lley

and

it co

sts

$1,0

00 p

er h

our t

o he

licop

ter t

he tr

ash

out

≠ N

umbe

r of c

ompl

aint

s fr

om K

alal

au h

iker

s ab

out n

oise

from

hel

icop

ters

≠

DO

FAW

Kau

a‘i

– m

ain

prob

lem

is

mai

nten

ance

, th

ey c

an't

take

on

any

mor

e fa

cilit

ies

– bu

ildin

gs to

repa

ir, c

atch

ing

up w

ith 2

0-25

yea

rs o

f no

mai

nten

ance

≠

In c

ontr

ast

to f

eder

al p

roje

cts,

the

pro

blem

with

sta

te i

s th

at w

e w

ill f

und

a bu

ildin

g bu

t will

not

pro

vide

mai

nten

ance

fund

ing,

and

so

you

wal

k aw

ay u

ntil

it's

falli

ng a

part

≠

Als

o la

ck o

f sk

illed

mai

nten

ance

sta

ff –

est

imat

e th

at t

here

are

onl

y tw

o se

mi-

skill

ed m

aint

enan

ce p

eopl

e in

all

of S

tate

Par

ks

Pl

anne

d Im

prov

emen

ts a

nd In

vest

men

ts fo

r the

Nex

t Fiv

e Ye

ars

≠ Lo

ok

in

Kau

a‘i

Park

s M

aste

r Pl

an

for

deta

iled

info

rmat

ion

on

plan

ned

impr

ovem

ents

and

inv

estm

ents

for

the

Cou

nty

of K

aua‘

i pa

rks

(har

d co

py

prov

ided

by

Will

iam

) o

Excl

udin

g th

e bi

gger

pro

ject

s, m

ost o

f the

pro

ject

s in

the

plan

are

fund

ed

≠ D

OFA

W

o O

nly

CIP

requ

est w

as to

do

min

or im

prov

emen

ts fo

r AD

A

o A

laka

‘i bo

ardw

alk

is th

e m

ain

prio

rity

for t

he n

ext f

ew y

ears

Supp

osed

to

get

som

e fu

ndin

g in

the

nex

t fis

cal

year

to

finis

h on

A

laka

‘i Sw

amp

boar

dwal

k (s

ome

gaps

in th

e ex

istin

g tr

ail)

Nee

d to

figu

re o

ut s

ome

tech

nolo

gy o

r co

mpo

site

that

will

pre

vent

sl

ippi

ng

o D

OFA

W i

s up

datin

g hu

ntin

g m

aps,

the

re w

ill b

e ne

w r

ules

sta

rtin

g on

Ju

ly 1

o

Wai

mea

Can

yon

mai

nten

ance

≠

Mān

ā Pl

ain

rest

orat

ion

proj

ect –

just

got

boa

rd a

ppro

val t

o se

nd E

A to

OEQ

C fo

r re

view

, now

look

ing

to d

o RF

P to

act

ually

sta

rt c

onst

ruct

ing

the

wet

land

pon

ds

(pot

entia

l dev

elop

men

t of 1

05 a

cres

) o

Kaw

aiel

e Sa

nctu

ary

proj

ect

is s

epar

ate

from

Mān

ā w

etla

nds

(con

trac

tor

did

no fu

lfill

cont

ract

to re

mov

e sa

nd a

nd c

reat

e po

nds

here

) ≠

Kek

aha

ball

field

, com

fort

sta

tion

≠ Ly

dgat

e –

rece

ntly

con

stru

cted

big

com

fort

sta

tion

at k

eiki

pon

d, n

ew c

omfo

rt

stat

ions

in o

ther

are

as, n

ew (r

enov

ated

?) p

avili

ons

This

is ou

r und

erst

andi

ng o

f the

topi

cs d

iscus

sed

and

the c

oncl

usio

ns re

ache

d. P

lease

giv

e PBR

HA

WA

II w

ritte

n no

tific

atio

n of

any

erro

rs o

r om

issio

ns w

ithin

seve

n ca

lenda

r day

s. O

ther

wise

, thi

s rep

ort w

ill b

e dee

med

an

accu

rate

reco

rd a

nd d

irect

ive.

M

EETI

NG

NO

TES

D

ATE

:

M

arch

4, 2

014

MEE

TIN

G D

ATE

:

Febr

uary

18,

201

4 PR

ESEN

T:

Dea

n Ta

keba

yash

i/DLN

R St

ate

Park

s

Ru

ssel

l Kum

abe/

DLN

R St

ate

Park

s

Mar

tha

Yent

/Sta

te P

arks

Beth

any

Wyl

ie/P

BR H

AW

AII

Cat

ie C

ullis

on/P

BR H

AW

AII

D

ISTR

IBU

TIO

N:

Atte

ndee

s SU

BJEC

T:

STA

TE C

OM

PREH

ENSI

VE

OU

TDO

OR

PLA

N: H

ILO

RE

CRE

ATI

ON

PRO

VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

G

Follo

win

g is

a s

umm

ary

of th

e ab

ove

refe

renc

ed m

eetin

g, h

eld

on F

ebru

ary

18th

, 201

4 at

th

e St

ate

Off

ice

Build

ing

in H

ilo.

Mar

tha

Yent

wel

com

ed th

e gr

oup

as th

ey a

ssem

bled

and

par

ticip

ants

sig

ned

in (s

ign

in

shee

t enc

lose

d). C

atie

Cul

lison

beg

an th

e m

eetin

g by

pro

vidi

ng a

n ag

enda

and

initi

atin

g in

trod

uctio

ns a

roun

d th

e ta

ble.

D

ue to

the

atte

ndee

s’ p

rior

kno

wle

dge

of th

e St

ate

Com

preh

ensi

ve O

utdo

or R

ecre

atio

n Pl

an (

SCO

RP)

and

the

Land

and

Wat

er C

onse

rvat

ion

Fund

(LW

CF)

, the

enc

lose

d sl

ide

pres

enta

tion

was

not

pre

sent

ed.

Inst

ead,

the

atte

ndee

s ha

d a

sem

i-gui

ded

disc

ussi

on.

The

disc

ussi

on fo

cuse

d on

Sta

te P

arks

initi

ativ

es a

nd p

roje

cts.

Fo

r or

gani

zatio

nal p

urpo

ses,

the

note

s be

low

cat

egor

ize

com

men

ts/id

eas/

sugg

estio

n by

di

scus

sion

topi

c.

New

Tre

nds

in O

utdo

or R

ecre

atio

n si

nce

the

2008

SC

ORP

≠

Not

see

ing

incr

ease

in

dem

and

for

cam

ping

, bu

t do

hea

r a

lot

abou

t pe

ople

w

antin

g te

nt c

ampi

ng

Cur

rent

and

Pro

ject

ed H

igh

Prio

rity

Rec

reat

iona

l Nee

ds

≠ St

ate

Park

s is

wor

king

with

the

cou

nty

on a

n ag

reem

ent

for

the

coun

ty t

o ta

ke

over

man

agem

ent o

f Mau

na K

ea S

tate

Par

k.

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: HIL

O R

ECRE

ATI

ON

PRO

VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

G

Mar

ch 4

, 201

4 Pa

ge 2

of 5

O

bsta

cles

, Cha

lleng

es, o

r Bar

rier

s in

Man

agin

g or

Pro

vidi

ng O

utdo

or R

ecre

atio

n •

Aft

er l

awsu

it on

Kau

a‘i,

stat

e is

try

ing

to b

e m

ore

dilig

ent

abou

t cl

eari

ng

iden

tifyi

ng w

here

/whe

re is

not

app

ropr

iate

pla

ces

to g

o •

Secu

rity

is a

recu

rrin

g th

eme

– ex

ampl

e, A

kaka

Fal

ls p

umph

ouse

o

Use

s co

unty

wat

er, b

ut th

ere

used

to b

e ve

ry li

ttle

wat

er p

ress

ure

beca

use

the

park

is a

bove

the

trea

tmen

t tan

ks –

cau

se p

robl

ems

like

clog

ged

toile

ts

o To

fix

prob

lem

, sta

te in

stal

led

a pu

mp,

whi

ch w

orks

gre

at b

ut th

ere

is n

o po

wer

at A

kaka

Fal

ls s

o th

ey h

ad to

inst

all a

pho

tovo

ltaic

-bat

tery

sys

tem

o

Nig

ht b

efor

e th

is m

eetin

g, t

he p

umph

ouse

was

bro

ken

into

for

the

thi

rd

time

Firs

t tim

e: d

amag

ed t

he p

umph

ouse

, at

tem

pted

to

stea

l ba

tter

ies

(but

uns

ucce

ssfu

l)

Seco

nd ti

me:

trie

d to

ste

al P

V p

anel

(uns

ucce

ssfu

l) bu

t did

take

the

back

up g

ener

ator

Thir

d tim

e: to

ok n

othi

ng, m

ay h

ave

been

hop

ing

that

the

stat

e ha

d re

plac

ed th

e ba

ckup

gen

erat

or

• W

ailo

a Ri

ver

som

etim

es

has

issu

es

with

co

nflic

t be

twee

n SU

P/ka

yake

rs/fi

sher

men

at s

mal

l boa

t har

bor

(als

o a

prob

lem

at P

ohoi

ki)

• C

ompl

aint

s ab

out

mai

nten

ance

at M

auna

Kea

SP

– st

ate

has

mad

e a

grea

ter

and

mor

e fr

eque

nt e

ffor

t (r

estr

oom

is

very

wel

l us

ed,

only

one

bet

wee

n K

ona

and

Hilo

on

sadd

le a

nd u

sed

by t

our

buse

s go

ing

to o

bser

vato

ries

) –

last

tw

o ye

ars,

ca

reta

kers

hav

e be

en d

oing

a m

uch

bett

er jo

b •

Van

dalis

m u

sed

to b

e a

prob

lem

at R

ainb

ow F

alls

Plan

ned

Impr

ovem

ents

and

Inve

stm

ents

for t

he N

ext F

ive

Year

s N

ote t

hat f

ollo

win

g in

form

atio

n is

stat

ewid

e rat

her t

han

stric

tly H

awai

‘i isl

and-

base

d.

• In

term

s of

cap

ital i

mpr

ovem

ents

, Sta

te P

arks

is lo

okin

g to

impl

emen

t the

man

y M

aste

r Pla

ns th

at a

re a

ppro

ved

or a

re s

oon

to b

e ap

prov

ed. T

hese

incl

ude:

o

Ha‘

ena

SP –

par

king

issu

es

o K

oke‘

e SP

– r

enov

atio

ns/a

dditi

ons

to l

ooko

uts,

cab

ins,

a n

ew l

odge

and

m

useu

m –

con

side

red

usin

g LW

CF

mon

ey h

ere

but w

ill p

roba

bly

do m

ost

of im

plem

enta

tion

with

SA

FETE

A fu

nds

• Pr

obab

ly w

ill b

e ab

le t

o fu

nd f

acili

ties

at p

lace

s w

here

Sta

te P

arks

has

acq

uire

d la

nd b

ut d

id n

ot h

ave

the

mon

ey to

hir

e st

aff,

build

faci

litie

s (a

nd th

eref

ore

they

ha

d to

sta

y cl

osed

) – e

xam

ple

is Pūp

ūkea

-Pau

mal

u, K

awai

nui f

or th

e tim

e be

ing.

•

Nee

d to

dec

ide

wha

t Sta

te P

arks

wan

ts to

do

at S

and

Isla

nd

• O

‘AH

U:

o K

a‘en

a Po

int a

nd M

akua

nee

d w

ork

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: HIL

O R

ECRE

ATI

ON

PRO

VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

G

Mar

ch 4

, 201

4 Pa

ge 3

of 5

o M

alae

kaha

na (

Kal

anai

Poi

nt s

ectio

n) –

sta

ff a

lrea

dy d

o a

grea

t jo

b bu

t w

e ne

ed s

taff

sup

port

faci

litie

s (b

asey

ard,

car

etak

er h

ousi

ng, e

tc.).

Kah

ana

can

be fu

lly u

tiliz

ed b

y re

side

nts

if K

alan

ai fa

cilit

ies

are

deve

lope

d.

o M

alae

kaha

na (K

ahuk

u se

ctio

n) –

cle

anin

g up

, dem

olis

hing

old

cab

ins,

RFP

fo

r ne

w f

ive

year

ope

rato

r (p

lan

to p

rovi

de p

assi

ve f

acili

ties

duri

ng

cons

truc

tion

of p

erm

anen

t, lo

ng-t

erm

faci

litie

s).

• M

AU

I: o

Mak

ena

SP –

com

mun

ity c

onse

nsus

is to

bui

ld b

athr

oom

s, th

en d

o M

aste

r Pl

an (w

ill p

roba

bly

need

to d

o an

EA

) o

‘Īao

Val

ley

– co

unty

-Haw

ai‘i

Nat

ure

Cen

ter

(HN

C) p

artn

ersh

ip to

cre

ate

a co

mpr

ehen

sive

par

k ex

peri

ence

Dev

elop

Kep

aniw

ai a

rea

C

onsi

der

disp

ositi

on o

f HN

C’s

land

so

that

the

Stat

e ca

n bu

ild m

ore

faci

litie

s (e

.g.

bath

room

s) –

the

y ar

e w

illin

g, b

ut s

tate

may

use

re

vers

ions

in e

asem

ent

to a

cqui

re a

nd t

hen

give

long

-ter

m le

ase

to

HN

C

A

cqui

ring

lan

d is

nec

essa

ry s

o th

at t

he s

tate

can

leg

ally

exp

end

mon

ey o

n th

e la

nd

C

ount

y, m

ayor

hav

e ex

pres

sed

inte

rest

in th

is p

artn

ersh

ip

W

ill s

tart

a n

ew m

aste

r pla

n o

Wai

‘ana

pana

pa S

P –

add

path

way

s, r

enov

ate

cabi

ns, r

epla

ce la

rge

capa

city

ce

sspo

ols

at c

abin

s (in

EPA

vio

latio

n)

o Po

lipol

i Sp

ring

s –

also

nee

d to

rep

lace

lar

ge c

apac

ity c

essp

ools

(EP

A

viol

atio

n)

• M

OLO

KA

‘I:

o Pa

la‘a

u C

IP (f

unde

d by

SA

FETE

A)

o M

alam

a Pa

rk –

no

desi

re to

dev

elop

•

HA

WA

I‘I:

o Tr

ansf

erri

ng M

auna

Kea

SP

to C

ount

y (D

OFA

W o

wns

land

) – c

ompl

icat

ed

beca

use

the

wat

er s

yste

m is

inte

gral

to

park

ope

ratio

n an

d it

is o

wne

d by

Po

haku

loa

Trai

ning

Are

a o

Old

Kon

a Pa

rk P

lan

o W

ailo

a R

iver

SRA

– n

ew g

azeb

o an

d fa

mily

pav

ilion

s o

Hilo

Bay

fron

t Tra

il (L

WC

F fu

ndin

g)

o K

ekah

a K

ai S

P, M

ahai

‘ula

sec

tion

– an

othe

r ne

w s

how

er,

new

sta

irw

ay

(saf

er a

nd m

ore

acce

ssib

le r

oute

to

the

beac

h), i

mpr

ovem

ents

to

com

fort

st

atio

n to

add

sta

ff su

ppor

t fa

cilit

ies,

con

tinui

ng r

oad

repa

ir a

nd s

houl

der

impr

ovem

ents

at t

he in

ters

ectio

n of

the

entr

yway

and

trai

l, id

entif

ied

need

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: HIL

O R

ECRE

ATI

ON

PRO

VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

G

Mar

ch 4

, 201

4 Pa

ge 4

of 5

fo

r mor

e ac

cess

ible

pic

nic

faci

litie

s o

Kīh

olo

Bay

Mas

ter P

lan

– dr

aft i

n re

view

now

Mor

e m

inim

al im

prov

emen

ts th

an o

ther

s be

caus

e it

is a

wild

erne

ss

park

Hui

Alo

ha K

īhol

o –

part

ners

hip

betw

een

stat

e an

d th

is g

roup

is

form

aliz

ing

– th

ey a

re e

xplo

ring

the

ide

a to

use

the

Lor

etta

Lyn

n ho

use

for

inte

rpre

tive

cent

er (

rece

ived

a g

rant

fro

m H

TA t

o m

eet

AD

A)

o Hāp

una

SRA

Nex

t pha

se o

f CIP

– fi

xing

up

mak

ai a

reas

, inc

ludi

ng p

athw

ays,

new

fo

ot/r

insi

ng s

how

ers,

fixi

ng p

icni

c fa

cilit

ies

on s

outh

end

(whe

re g

ot

was

hed

out)

, plu

mbi

ng a

t bat

hroo

ms

M

auka

sid

e –

impr

ovin

g ca

bins

, caf

eter

ia

N

ew c

once

ssio

ns a

nd r

ecre

atio

nal o

ppor

tuni

ties

(use

d to

be

vend

or

who

wou

ld m

anag

e ca

bins

, con

cess

ion

build

ing,

etc

.)

Get

roa

d un

der

stat

e co

ntro

l or

ow

ners

hip

so t

hat

they

can

hav

e m

ore

cont

rol o

ver m

anag

emen

t and

par

king

fees

≠

Can

cat

ch p

eopl

e w

ho c

ome

in fr

om W

aile

a ≠

Can

red

uce

the

amou

nt o

f gr

een

was

te a

nd t

rash

bei

ng

dum

ped

on th

e si

de o

f the

road

≠

Car

etak

ers

usin

g ut

ility

veh

icle

s to

ser

vice

bot

h ar

eas

are

tech

nica

lly o

pera

ting

illeg

ally

bec

ause

the

veh

icle

s ar

e no

t st

reet

lega

l, w

hich

is re

quir

emen

t on

coun

ty ro

ad

o A

la K

ahak

ai T

rail

– co

llabo

ratin

g w

ith N

PS o

n m

anag

emen

t of

are

as (

at

leas

t whe

re th

ere

is n

exus

) o

Kalōp

ā –

reno

vate

par

k fa

cilit

ies

o La

va T

ree

Stat

e M

onum

ent

– tr

ying

to

do e

very

thin

g th

ey c

an t

o im

prov

e vi

sito

r ex

peri

ence

; the

y ha

ve a

goo

d pa

rk c

aret

aker

; ope

ning

up

the

park

by

rem

ovin

g al

bizi

a tr

ees

real

ly i

mpr

oved

exp

erie

nce

(cut

dow

n on

m

osqu

itos)

o

Rain

bow

Fal

ls –

som

e ro

cks

are

com

ing

out o

f the

roc

k st

airw

ay le

adin

g up

to

upp

er lo

okou

t, ne

eds

mai

nten

ance

o

Boili

ng P

ots

– in

terp

retiv

e si

gns

are

a ne

ar-te

rm p

roje

ct

o K

eala

keku

a Ba

y M

aste

r Pl

an –

sec

urity

is a

pro

blem

eve

n if

the

stat

e w

ere

able

to

iden

tify

appr

opri

ate

area

s fo

r m

ore

park

ing

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nty

will

not

ap

prov

e gr

avel

par

king

lots

) o

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nty

colla

bora

tions

– w

est s

ide

dem

and

for c

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ally

tryi

ng to

in

crea

se c

olla

bora

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on m

anag

emen

t and

reso

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notif

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any

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om

issio

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seve

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ther

wis

e, th

is re

port

will

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eem

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n ac

cura

te re

cord

and

dir

ectiv

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k Ri

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irki

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la

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ff Zi

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and

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EETI

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llow

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sum

mar

y of

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abov

e re

fere

nced

mee

ting,

hel

d on

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ruar

y 27

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at

the

Wes

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arth

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they

ass

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ed a

nd p

artic

ipan

ts s

igne

d in

(sig

n in

sh

eet e

nclo

sed)

. Cat

ie C

ullis

on b

egan

the

mee

ting

by p

rovi

ding

an

agen

da a

nd in

itiat

ing

intr

oduc

tions

aro

und

the

tabl

e.

A b

rief

slid

e pr

esen

tatio

n de

scri

bing

the

Stat

e C

ompr

ehen

sive

Out

door

Rec

reat

ion

Plan

(S

CO

RP)

and

the

Land

and

Wat

er C

onse

rvat

ion

Fund

(LW

CF)

was

mad

e. T

he s

lide

pres

enta

tion

is e

nclo

sed.

G

uide

d di

scus

sion

follo

wed

. For

org

aniz

atio

nal p

urpo

ses,

the

note

s be

low

cat

egor

ize

DRA

FT M

EETI

NG

NO

TES

STA

TE C

OM

PREH

ENSI

VE

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ERS

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Mar

ch 4

, 201

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of 7

co

mm

ents

/idea

s/su

gges

tion

by d

iscu

ssio

n to

pic.

N

ew T

rend

s in

Out

door

Rec

reat

ion

sinc

e th

e 20

08 S

CO

RP

• SU

P is

def

inite

ly c

ontin

uing

to in

crea

se in

pop

ular

ity

• O

n w

est s

ide,

ther

e ar

e a

lot m

ore

wav

e ru

nner

s (je

t ski

s) th

at a

re u

sed

to a

cces

s re

mot

e po

rtio

ns o

f co

astli

ne f

or s

pear

fishi

ng, c

atch

ing

wav

es –

the

y ar

e ve

ry lo

ud a

nd im

pact

th

e w

ilder

ness

nat

ure

of so

me

of th

e pa

rks

•

Adv

entu

re ra

cing

o

Ala

Kah

akai

has

bee

n ap

proa

ched

for a

dven

ture

runn

ing

even

ts in

Sou

th K

ohal

a,

but

dete

rmin

ed t

hat

thos

e ty

pe o

f ev

ents

are

not

with

in t

he m

issi

on o

f th

is

hist

oric

trai

l (ho

nori

ng a

nd re

spec

ting

trad

ition

and

cul

ture

)

Con

side

ring

mak

ahik

i-typ

e ev

ents

that

mig

ht b

e m

ore

appr

opri

ate

o K

alok

o-H

onok

ōhau

- a

dvis

ory

com

mis

sion

tha

t de

term

ines

how

to

keep

sac

red

plac

e pr

istin

e -

high

impa

ct, l

oud

adve

ntur

e ev

ents

not

com

patib

le w

ith p

eace

, se

reni

ty o

f the

par

k o

Haw

aii V

olca

noes

(HV

NP)

– a

lso

been

req

uest

ed to

hav

e ru

ns, b

ut s

ugge

sted

to

prop

onen

ts th

at it

was

n't i

n m

issi

on o

f the

par

k an

d sh

ould

find

oth

er v

enue

s •

Gov

erno

r’s

offic

e ha

s se

en th

e fo

llow

ing

new

tren

ds:

o Th

ere’

sōbe

enōaōs

hift

in w

est H

I –

used

to b

e m

arlin

fish

ing

capi

tal o

f w

orld

but

ha

s sh

ifted

mor

e to

war

ds e

coto

uris

m

o M

ore

popu

lar

activ

ities

no

w

are

natu

re-w

atch

ing

focu

sed,

su

ch

as

wha

le

wat

chin

g to

urs

and

man

ta r

ay

dive

s w

hich

is

rous

ing

som

e is

sues

w

ith

trad

ition

al H

awai

ian

activ

ities

and

con

serv

atio

n o

Can

be

just

as

impa

ctfu

l as

cons

umpt

ive

uses

, but

the

re is

a l

ack

of a

war

enes

s th

at e

coto

uris

m a

ctiv

ities

affe

ct th

e en

viro

nmen

t/wild

life

• Ba

ckpa

ck ro

cket

jet p

ack

– th

ere

was

a re

ques

t to

do it

in K

ona,

but

bel

ieve

it w

as d

enie

d a

perm

it •

Recr

eatio

nal u

se o

f unm

anne

d dr

ones

is a

ver

y ne

w tr

end

o U

sed

to b

e RC

pla

nes

but n

ow th

e dr

ones

are

muc

h m

ore

com

plic

ated

o

Recr

eatio

nal u

sers

do

not h

ave

use

FAA

app

rova

l o

Use

rs a

re g

oing

to

wan

t to

use

par

ks t

o ba

se t

heir

laun

ches

– a

lrea

dy s

eein

g it

happ

enin

g at

Kek

aha

Kai

Sta

te P

ark

• Pe

ople

wan

t mor

e ca

mps

ites

- not

nec

essa

rily

new

tren

d bu

t def

inite

ly s

omet

hing

peo

ple

cont

inue

to

ask

for

(esp

. on

wes

t si

de)

– it

was

not

ed t

hat

on M

aui,

ther

e's

hard

ly a

ny

plac

e to

lega

lly c

amp

• G

uide

d bi

cycl

e to

urs

– la

rge

grou

ps o

f cyc

lists

with

a v

an b

ike

alon

g ro

ads

o C

once

rnin

g be

caus

e th

e ro

ads

are

not b

uilt

for b

icyc

ling

o Q

: Do

thes

e to

urs

have

to h

ave

a pe

rmit?

A: N

ot s

ure,

but

yes

if th

ey a

re in

the

natio

nal p

arks

(tou

rs a

re fr

eque

nt o

ccur

renc

e in

HV

NP)

o

Q: C

an L

WC

F us

ed fo

r acq

uiri

ng R

OW

s fo

r bik

e tr

ails

, hor

se tr

ails

alo

ng ro

ad?

A:

Prob

ably

not

bec

ause

you

nee

d a

viab

le r

ecre

atio

n ar

ea. B

ut if

the

area

adj

acen

t

DRA

FT M

EETI

NG

NO

TES

STA

TE C

OM

PREH

ENSI

VE

OU

TDO

OR

PLA

N: K

ON

A R

ECRE

ATI

ON

PRO

VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

G

Mar

ch 4

, 201

4 Pa

ge 3

of 7

to

the

road

whe

re y

ou w

ante

d to

hav

e a

trai

l was

alr

eady

a p

ark,

then

it is

like

ly

LWC

F w

ould

fund

a tr

ail/b

ike

path

•

In w

est

Haw

ai‘i,

see

ing

an i

ncre

ase

in s

mal

l, in

ter-

coas

tal

outr

igge

r ca

noe

saili

ng a

nd

asso

ciat

ed re

ally

ligh

t cam

ping

on

beac

hes

• In

crea

se in

“so

ft ad

vent

urer

s”

o A

s ec

otou

rism

is

incr

easi

ng i

n po

pula

rity

, fo

lks

wan

t to

do

it, b

ut a

ren'

t ne

cess

arily

pre

pare

d fo

r it (

phys

ical

ly o

r oth

erw

ise)

o

Perh

aps

need

bet

ter

educ

atio

n, i

.e. i

f yo

u w

ant

to d

o th

is t

ype

of t

ouri

sm, y

ou

need

to b

e ab

le to

do

this

and

this

•

Q (

dire

cted

to

DO

H s

taff)

: A

re t

here

are

spe

cific

Dep

t. of

Hea

lth p

rogr

ams

that

mig

ht

enco

urag

e ou

tdoo

r rec

reat

ion?

o

No

spec

ific

prog

ram

s, bu

t ge

nera

lly w

orki

ng o

n ch

roni

c di

seas

e pr

even

tion

(be

activ

e, e

at g

ood

food

, etc

.) o

The

May

or h

as a

n A

ctiv

e M

ovin

g A

dvis

ory

Cou

ncil

that

is o

vers

een

by P

ATH

o

Dep

t. of

Hea

lth p

artn

ers

with

cou

ntie

s, no

npro

fits,

and

pri

vate

com

pani

es, b

ut

does

n’t o

vers

ee la

nd o

r any

thin

g o

Rece

ntly

hel

d th

eir

Phys

ical

Act

ivity

and

Nut

ritio

n (P

AN

) su

mm

it –

part

of

outc

ome

was

to

focu

s on

how

the

bui

lt en

viro

nmen

t ca

n be

tter

enco

urag

e ph

ysic

al a

ctiv

ity (e

.g. b

ike

lane

s)

• Pa

rtne

rshi

ps

o C

ount

y w

ould

not

mak

e it

if w

e di

dn't

have

frie

nds

of th

e pa

rks

coun

ty-w

ide

o M

ayor

wan

ted

to g

et m

ore

peop

le in

volv

ed in

thei

r pa

rks

and

to e

stab

lish

mor

e fo

rmal

agr

eem

ents

with

frie

nds o

f the

par

k gr

oups

o

Koh

ala

com

mun

ity fr

iend

s of

the

park

bui

lt bu

ildin

gs u

p th

ere

o Th

ese

part

ners

hips

ext

ends

the

coun

ty’s

mon

ey b

ecau

se th

e co

unty

can

pur

chas

e th

e su

pplie

s and

ben

efit

from

the

labo

r tha

t the

frie

nds

of th

e pa

rk c

an p

rovi

de.

o V

ery

succ

essf

ul m

anag

emen

t of

bea

ch p

arks

is

whe

re t

here

are

fri

ends

of

the

park

org

aniz

atio

ns:

K

ahal

uu b

each

par

k –

educ

atio

n, re

nt sn

orke

l equ

ipm

ent

H

o‘ok

ena

beac

h pa

rk –

non

prof

it m

anag

es a

nd c

onfli

cts

have

bee

n m

ore

unde

r con

trol

o

With

all

of th

e us

er c

onfli

cts

at K

eala

keku

a (e

sp. r

elat

ed to

kay

aks)

, it w

ould

be

nice

to se

e gr

eate

r par

tner

ship

s o

Part

ners

hips

hel

p w

ith e

nfor

cem

ent b

ecau

se p

eopl

e ar

e th

ere

to e

nfor

ce th

e ru

les

as s

oon

as th

ey s

ee s

omet

hing

hap

pen

– es

peci

ally

impo

rtan

t in

rura

l pla

ces

(e.g

., H

o‘ok

ena,

or a

t Koh

anai

ki w

here

dev

elop

er p

rovi

des

secu

rity

) o

Nee

d be

tter

colla

bora

tion

with

our

pee

rs –

with

lim

ited

reso

urce

s, ho

w d

o w

e w

ork

toge

ther

to

furt

her

our

reso

urce

s? (

e.g.

goo

d re

latio

nshi

p be

twee

n A

la

Kah

akai

and

Sta

te P

arks

) o

In n

ext 5

yrs

wou

ld li

ke to

see

Sta

te P

arks

and

fede

ral/c

ount

y co

unte

rpar

ts w

ork

toge

ther

mor

e

DRA

FT M

EETI

NG

NO

TES

STA

TE C

OM

PREH

ENSI

VE

OU

TDO

OR

PLA

N: K

ON

A R

ECRE

ATI

ON

PRO

VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

G

Mar

ch 4

, 201

4 Pa

ge 4

of 7

•

Ope

ratio

n, m

aint

enan

ce, i

mpr

ovem

ents

– n

eed

all

thre

e, b

ut t

he s

tate

bar

ely

has

two

(impr

ovem

ents

, may

be m

aint

enan

ce)

• V

NP

– se

eing

a l

ot m

ore

bird

ers/

natu

re v

iew

ers

and

peop

le w

ho w

ant

to g

o in

to

wild

erne

ss b

ut c

urre

ntly

not

allo

win

g co

mm

erci

al to

urs

• Ph

otog

raph

y - l

ots

of fo

lks

from

all

age

brac

kets

get

ting

into

it

• C

ount

y se

eing

incr

ease

in a

ctiv

ities

like

eco

tour

s, b

iker

s, to

ur g

roup

s •

Just

in th

e la

st y

ear,

Cou

nty

getti

ng m

ore

requ

ests

for

grou

ps w

ho w

ant t

o co

me

and

use

cam

ping

site

s, d

o a

com

mun

ity p

roje

ct (i

.e. “

volu

ntou

rism

”)

C

urre

nt a

nd P

roje

cted

Hig

h Pr

iori

ty R

ecre

atio

nal N

eeds

≠

Coa

stal

acc

ess

o C

ount

y pr

opos

ed to

acq

uire

Pōh

ue B

ay

o Se

n. S

chat

z in

trod

uced

Sen

ate

Bill

618:

Pac

ific

Isla

nds

Park

s A

ct o

f 20

13, w

hich

in

clud

es th

e pr

opos

al fo

r a

deta

iled

reso

urce

stu

dy o

f the

Ka‘ū

Coa

st o

f Haw

ai‘i

that

is th

e fir

st st

ep in

exp

andi

ng H

VN

P ≠

Gov

erno

r’s o

ffice

o

Spor

ts d

evel

opm

ent i

nitia

tive,

spe

arhe

aded

by

Lt. G

ov. S

han

Tsut

sui

o “T

his

initi

ativ

e w

ill h

elp

to e

xpan

d sp

orts

ent

erta

inm

ent

and

part

icip

atio

n op

port

uniti

es

in

Haw

aii,

whi

le

also

st

reng

then

ing

our

visi

tor

econ

omy

– pa

rtic

ular

ly d

urin

g th

e sh

ould

er se

ason

s whe

n vi

sito

r arr

ival

s are

less

robu

st”

o “w

e ho

pe t

o ta

ke a

dvan

tage

of

each

isl

and’

s un

ique

cha

ract

eris

tics

and

brin

g at

hlet

ic e

vent

s tha

t fit

into

thei

r ind

ivid

ual e

nvir

onm

ents

.”

o In

fo

from

: ht

tp://

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rnor

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lt-go

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deve

lopm

ent-i

nitia

tive/

o

Faci

litie

s ar

e re

ally

impo

rtan

t to

this

initi

ativ

e

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tacl

es, C

halle

nges

, or B

arri

ers i

n M

anag

ing

or P

rovi

ding

Out

door

Rec

reat

ion

≠ M

oney

≠

Cou

nty

does

not

hav

e un

iver

sal l

iabi

lity

cove

rage

for r

ecre

atio

nal u

se o

f tra

ils/la

nds

≠ U

ser

conf

licts

not

get

ting

any

bette

r, be

com

ing

mor

e an

d m

ore

extr

eme,

esp

ecia

lly

rela

ted

to o

cean

act

iviti

es

≠ En

forc

emen

t an

d re

late

d m

aint

enan

ce i

s pa

rtic

ular

ly d

iffic

ult

– e.

g. a

t M

cKen

zie

Stat

e Pa

rk, a

bra

nd n

ew c

omfo

rt s

tatio

n w

as v

anda

lized

day

afte

r ope

ned

≠ H

ighw

ay is

a li

miti

ng fa

ctor

for k

ids

and

othe

rs to

use

trai

ls

o It

is n

ot p

edes

tria

n fr

iend

ly a

nd i

s a

maj

or b

arri

er b

etw

een

mau

ka a

nd m

akai

re

sour

ces

o Q

ueen

Ka‘

ahum

anu

high

way

pro

ject

incl

udes

a c

oupl

e of

ped

estr

ian

cros

sing

s –

they

will

not

qui

te b

e ke

iki t

o ku

puna

but

at l

east

ther

e is

som

e w

ay to

cro

ss

o Tr

ying

to fi

nd a

way

to d

o pe

dest

rian

und

erpa

sses

– m

aybe

in c

ulve

rts

that

are

no

t get

ting

the

rain

they

wer

e de

sign

ed fo

r o

Hig

hway

bre

aks

cont

inui

ty o

f mau

ka-m

akai

trai

ls, w

hich

is c

halle

ngin

g be

caus

e

DRA

FT M

EETI

NG

NO

TES

STA

TE C

OM

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VE

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PLA

N: K

ON

A R

ECRE

ATI

ON

PRO

VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

G

Mar

ch 4

, 201

4 Pa

ge 5

of 7

th

ey w

ant p

eopl

e to

be

able

to g

o m

auka

-mak

ai, l

earn

the

stor

ies

of k

upun

a, a

nd

ther

eby

have

a re

leva

nt, h

olis

tic e

xper

ienc

e ≠

Barr

ier t

o tr

ails

is th

at d

evel

opm

ents

/com

mun

ities

do

not e

mbr

ace

them

o

We

are

a co

astli

ne o

f gat

ed c

omm

uniti

es

o Bu

t tra

ils a

re s

ome

of th

e m

ost v

alua

ble

part

s of

thos

e co

mm

uniti

es

o Tr

ails

als

o co

nnec

t com

mun

ities

o

Nee

d to

try

to g

et p

eopl

e to

real

ly v

alue

trai

ls

≠ M

ulti-

user

con

flict

s o

Wai

mea

Tra

ils a

nd G

reen

way

s –

used

to b

e pe

dest

rian

, bik

e, a

nd h

orse

trai

l but

du

e to

liab

ility

con

cern

s, ho

rses

hav

e be

en s

hifte

d to

ano

ther

trai

l – b

arri

ers

may

be

put

up

artif

icia

lly

o St

ate

Park

s wes

t end

seei

ng s

ome

user

con

flict

≠

ATV

use

is a

n is

sue

in th

e so

uth

o G

reen

san

ds b

each

and

Sou

th P

oint

see

a lo

t of A

TVs,

ATV

tour

com

pani

es a

nd

thei

r im

pact

is p

retty

sig

nific

ant

o H

ear o

f a lo

t of c

onfli

ct re

late

d to

ATV

use

in re

side

ntia

l nei

ghbo

rhoo

ds

o Th

ere

have

bee

n fa

talit

ies

o Po

pula

r pas

time

amon

g so

me

dem

ogra

phic

s, o

ther

s fro

wn

on it

o

It is

diff

icul

t to

find

a pl

ace

to d

o it

lega

lly, e

spec

ially

on

the

wes

t sid

e o

Koh

ala

- deg

rada

tion

from

ATV

s, a

nd s

o pu

t up

fenc

es a

t air

port

to p

rote

ct a

nd

reve

geta

te b

ut p

eopl

e ju

st w

ent a

roun

d th

e ga

tes

≠ M

ount

ain

bike

s-hi

stor

ic tr

ails

con

flict

s – e

very

onc

e in

a w

hile

will

see

trac

ks o

n tr

ail

≠ To

ys fo

r adu

lts (A

TVs,

big

truc

ks, j

et s

kis,

etc.

) are

mor

e an

d m

ore

popu

lar b

ut n

ot m

any

plac

es to

do

them

lega

lly

≠ H

untin

g-co

nser

vatio

n co

nflic

ts

o W

ater

shed

initi

ativ

e, fe

nce

stat

e la

nd in

rain

belt

(Rai

n fo

llow

s th

e Fo

rest

) o

Hun

ters

con

cern

ed a

bout

inv

asiv

e sp

ecie

s er

adic

atio

n bu

t al

so n

eed

to c

ontr

ol

inva

sive

pla

nts

o Fe

ncin

g al

way

s get

s a

resp

onse

o

Loca

l hun

ting

com

mun

ity is

goo

d at

wha

t th

ey d

o, d

on't

leav

e a

mes

s, f

eedi

ng

thei

r fam

ilies

, but

they

feel

like

they

are

left

out o

f the

con

serv

atio

n co

nver

satio

n

≠ C

onfli

ct b

etw

een

hunt

ers a

nd re

crea

tiona

l use

rs (b

irde

rs, h

iker

s)

≠ En

forc

emen

t, or

lack

ther

eof,

is a

cha

lleng

e ≠

Educ

atio

n is

impo

rtan

t

Plan

ned

Impr

ovem

ents

and

Inve

stm

ents

for t

he N

ext F

ive

Year

s •

HV

NP’

s ne

w G

ener

al M

anag

emen

t Pla

n is

goi

ng to

gui

de u

se o

f Kah

uku

port

ion

of H

VN

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Cur

rent

ly o

pen

2 da

ys a

wee

k an

d th

e pl

an w

ill p

ropo

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peni

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up

to 7

da

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wee

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FT M

EETI

NG

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TES

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ENSI

VE

OU

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OR

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N: K

ON

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ECRE

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Mar

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, 201

4 Pa

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of 7

o

Wou

ld l

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to a

dd s

ome

user

fac

ilitie

s to

sup

port

act

iviti

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ike

hiki

ng,

mou

ntai

n bi

king

, bir

ding

•

Stat

e Pa

rks

o

Hilo

Bay

fron

t com

mun

ity p

roje

ct

o Tr

ying

to

see

if w

e ca

n va

cate

fro

m O

ld K

ona

Air

port

and

tra

nsiti

on t

o ac

ross

str

eet f

rom

Wes

t Haw

ai‘i

Com

mun

ity C

ente

r •

Cou

nty

proj

ects

o

Of $

61m

bon

d, $

48m

is fo

r par

ks

o Pa

ssiv

e, A

la M

oana

sty

le p

ark

at a

irpo

rt

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ant t

o di

g up

runw

ay

H

ope

to b

reak

gro

und

at e

nd o

f yea

r o

Plan

s fo

r 197

acr

e re

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al p

ark

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kehe

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nea

r was

tew

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trea

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nt c

onve

yed

to c

ount

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201

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to u

se R

1 &

R2

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tern

atio

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deve

lope

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an f

or r

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activ

ities

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the

park

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imat

ed $

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pri

ce ta

g

Tryi

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wor

k ou

t par

ks re

spon

sibi

lity

in re

latio

n to

USF

WS

o Ju

st to

ok o

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ohan

aiki

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just

pur

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‘om

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mea

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iona

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k

Stat

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t som

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it, c

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atch

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Con

trac

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uld

go o

ut n

ext w

eek

W

orki

ng w

ith A

rmy

Cor

ps o

f En

gine

ers

to b

uild

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par

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flo

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ain

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ully

com

plet

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end

of 2

015

M

ore

activ

e re

crea

tion

faci

litie

s w

hich

are

lack

ing

in N

. Koh

ala

o Pu

na, Pāh

oa

$1

5-18

m d

esig

nate

d to

bui

ld b

allfi

elds

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dium

Hav

e 54

acr

es a

nd s

houl

d be

abl

e to

add

ress

35-

40 a

cres

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lea

st

land

scap

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V

iew

ed a

s a

good

pro

ject

bec

ause

thi

s ar

ea h

as b

een

deal

ing

with

dr

ug p

robl

ems,

not

a lo

t of p

ride

in th

at c

omm

unity

o

PON

C p

arks

at K

āwā(

?) a

nd K

aiho

lena

Star

ting

Aug

ust,

mai

nten

ance

por

tion

of p

rope

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for

PON

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land

s w

ill ta

ke e

ffect

Impo

rtan

t bec

ause

can

hel

p in

sup

port

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com

mun

ity g

roup

s w

ho

can

help

with

mai

nten

ance

o

Prob

ably

hav

e m

ore

enda

nger

ed s

peci

es o

r cr

itica

l ha

bita

t on

the

se

acqu

ired

land

s du

e to

new

list

ings

DRA

FT M

EETI

NG

NO

TES

STA

TE C

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PREH

ENSI

VE

OU

TDO

OR

PLA

N: K

ON

A R

ECRE

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ON

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VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

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Mar

ch 4

, 201

4 Pa

ge 7

of 7

•

Cou

nty

conc

erne

d w

ith

how

m

uch

recr

eatio

n th

ey

can

real

ly

do

with

ar

chae

olog

ical

site

s, e

ndan

gere

d sp

ecie

s, e

tc?

• H

VN

P is

wor

king

on

gene

ral

man

agem

ent

plan

but

it

prob

ably

will

not

be

in p

ublic

dr

aft

form

unt

il Se

ptem

ber.

Har

d co

pies

HV

NP

Man

agem

ent

Plan

New

slet

ter

wer

e pr

ovid

ed.

• A

la K

ahak

ai j

ust

com

plet

ed c

ompr

ehen

sive

man

agem

ent

plan

, w

hich

dis

cuss

es t

he

prio

rity

are

as (

the

first

are

as t

hey

wan

t to

ope

n up

) –

can

get

mor

e de

taile

d ve

rsio

n on

line.

A h

ard

copy

of t

he p

lan

was

pro

vide

d.

• A

la K

ahak

ai

o W

orki

ng to

put

up

sign

s on

the

trai

l in

Sout

h K

ohal

a o

Wor

king

with

des

cend

ants

to d

eter

min

e ho

w th

ey w

ant p

eopl

e to

wal

k th

roug

h th

at a

rea,

wha

t the

y w

ant p

eopl

e to

kno

w o

r thi

nk a

bout

o

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king

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impr

ovem

ents

to tr

ail f

or s

afet

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d or

ient

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n (i.

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o pe

ople

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w

they

're o

n th

e tr

ail)

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ing

the

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ore

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answ

er t

he q

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ion

of w

hat

does

the

stat

e ne

ed fo

r out

door

recr

eatio

n?

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ORP

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uld

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l fo

r co

mm

unity

mem

bers

/gro

ups

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Com

mis

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Con

fere

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Room

in t

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kui b

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ku.

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tha

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t wel

com

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oup

as th

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ssem

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ater

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serv

atio

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as m

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slid

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disc

ussi

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or o

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Tre

nds

in O

utdo

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atio

n si

nce

the

2008

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Kite

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fing

cont

inue

s to

gen

erat

e co

nflic

ts

o Tw

o ki

tebo

ardi

ng a

ssoc

iatio

ns,

but

user

s do

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so

not

nece

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ily

follo

win

g lo

cal a

ssoc

iatio

ns

o SU

P ha

s in

crea

sed,

but

kite

rs a

re m

ore

of a

pro

blem

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ause

they

hav

e so

muc

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uipm

ent t

hat t

akes

up

a lo

t of s

pace

on

the

beac

h –

they

als

o go

a lo

t fas

ter

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not

regu

late

d •

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out

date

d, h

asn'

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ght u

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new

use

rs -

kite

surf

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n th

e pl

an

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ses

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lar (

gene

ral p

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gen

eral

pub

lic b

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gh fa

cilit

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ath

letic

tea

ms,

and

so

team

s w

ill p

lay

on a

reas

tha

t ar

e no

t re

ally

fie

lds,

whi

ch c

onfli

cts

with

the

disc

gol

f are

as

o D

isc

golfe

rs w

ould

like

to

have

mor

e co

urse

s –

curr

ently

the

re a

re t

wo,

one

in

Kah

ului

and

one

in L

ahai

na a

rea

o D

isc

golfe

rs t

he C

ount

y ha

s m

et w

ith h

ave

been

goo

d to

wor

k w

ith (

they

m

aint

ain

thei

r ow

n fa

cilit

ies,

hav

e so

me

prob

lem

s with

van

dalis

m)

o It

’s t

ough

to

crea

te m

ore

cour

ses

beca

use

it ex

clud

es g

ener

al u

se a

nd a

nytim

e th

ere

is a

con

flict

, Par

ks g

ets c

ompl

aint

s •

Part

ners

hip

for t

he c

omm

unity

is g

ood

o C

omm

unity

wat

ch is

som

ethi

ng th

at n

eeds

to b

e br

ough

t up

whe

n yo

u bu

ild th

e fa

cilit

ies

o

Com

pani

es w

illin

g to

sup

port

cer

tain

thin

gs, e

.g. l

ittle

leag

ue te

am c

oach

es w

ho

are

will

ing

to d

o a

lot w

ith u

s •

Pick

le b

all b

ecom

ing

mor

e po

pula

r –

play

ed o

n a

smal

l ten

nis

cour

t with

a p

addl

e (a

lot

of s

enio

rs in

volv

ed)

• Fú

tsal

bec

omin

g m

ore

popu

lar

– ve

rsio

n of

indo

or s

occe

r, co

nden

sed

socc

er, t

ry to

pla

y in

gym

s bu

t not

eno

ugh

so p

lay

on te

nnis

cou

rts,

etc

. •

BMX

bik

es a

re p

opul

ar b

ut a

re a

pro

blem

in t

he s

kate

par

k in

Kīh

ei b

ecau

se t

he w

ood

can'

t han

dle

bike

s if

they

wip

e ou

t (Kīh

ei)

• BM

X tr

ack

used

to b

e w

here

the

MA

CC

is n

ow -

kids

stil

l rid

e bi

kes,

but

no

plac

e to

do

it •

Com

mun

ity p

artn

ersh

ips

o M

aui P

arks

use

d to

do

Ado

pt a

Par

k pr

ogra

m a

long

tim

e ag

o o

Sout

h M

aui C

omm

unity

Vol

unte

er g

roup

is e

xcel

lent

– a

lway

s re

ady

and

will

ing

to d

o ju

st a

bout

any

thin

g, p

lay

key

role

in o

ur p

arks

dow

n th

ere

o So

uth

Mau

i al

so w

orks

with

3 s

choo

ls t

hat

do d

iffer

ent

proj

ects

with

us

and

som

etim

es t

ag t

eam

with

vol

unte

ers

beca

use

mos

t of

the

vol

unte

ers

are

olde

r an

d th

ey lo

ve w

orki

ng w

ith th

e yo

ung

kids

•

Lot o

f peo

ple

play

Por

tugu

ese

Hor

sesh

oes

• W

orki

ng o

n a

rem

ote

cont

rol c

ar tr

ack

– rig

ht n

ear s

kate

par

k in

Lah

aina

•

Seen

dro

nes

but n

ot in

cou

nty

park

s –

have

had

them

up

at H

alea

kalā

abo

ut o

nce

a w

eek

now

, but

no-

fly z

one

so th

ey h

ave

to c

hase

the

user

s do

wn

• Kīh

ei h

ocke

y ri

nk –

man

ager

leas

es a

nd r

uns

it, v

ery

wel

l use

d –

pret

ty p

opul

ar in

the

even

ings

•

Kīh

ei –

peo

ple

wan

t to

brin

g in

food

ven

dor

truc

ks, n

ew th

ing

beca

use

ther

e's

so m

any

DR

AFT

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: MA

UI R

ECR

EATI

ON

PRO

VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

G

Mar

ch 7

, 201

4 Pa

ge 3

of 6

food

truc

ks n

ow, n

one

in p

arks

yet

(e.g

. Bea

ch R

d, n

o pe

rmits

)

Cur

rent

and

Pro

ject

ed H

igh

Prio

rity

Rec

reat

iona

l Nee

ds

≠ Sh

orta

ge o

f ev

eryt

hing

, exc

ept s

wim

min

g po

ols,

in a

ll of

our

dis

tric

ts, i

nclu

ding

Lān

a‘i

and

Mol

oka‘

i o

Ano

ther

sw

imm

ing

pool

bei

ng b

uilt

in C

entr

al M

aui,

goin

g to

repl

ace

Saka

mot

o ≠

Ever

y sp

ort i

s in

com

petit

ion

to g

et o

nto

a fie

ld -

mor

e pr

actic

e da

ys, m

ore

gam

es, m

ore

spor

ts o

n a

sing

le fi

eld

(rug

by, a

dult

socc

er, e

tc.)

o Pr

ovid

ing

outd

oor

gras

s fie

lds

just

one

par

t of

the

equa

tion

– so

meb

ody

has

to

cut g

rass

, som

ebod

y ha

s to

dra

w li

nes,

etc

. – o

ther

sid

e of

equ

atio

n is

man

pow

er

and

equi

pmen

t, w

ithou

t w

hich

you

r fie

ld i

s no

t go

ing

to b

e in

goo

d, s

afe

cond

ition

in s

hort

per

iod

of ti

me

o Th

e pu

blic

may

per

ceiv

e it

as la

ck o

f fie

lds,

whi

ch is

tru

e, b

ut o

ther

sid

e is

you

ne

ed to

mai

ntai

n it

o Tr

end

is m

ultip

urpo

se fi

elds

- ye

ar-r

ound

use

, but

fiel

d ne

eds

to b

e m

aint

aine

d,

refu

rbis

hed/

revi

taliz

ed s

o ne

ed a

cou

ple

of m

onth

dow

n tim

e, n

ot s

ure

how

wel

l pu

blic

und

erst

ands

that

≠

Kīh

ei,

Kal

ama

Park

– w

ould

lik

e ou

r sk

ate

park

to

be d

emoe

d an

d pu

t in

nic

e, n

ew,

conc

rete

one

- ke

ep p

uttin

g m

oney

into

it b

ut it

's ha

rd to

upk

eep,

har

d to

kic

k ou

t use

s th

at d

amag

e it

≠

Cou

nty

park

s st

ill p

ursu

ing

play

grou

nds

– ju

st p

ut a

new

one

in in

Kah

ului

Com

mun

ity

Cen

ter P

ark,

not

ope

n ye

t o

Put u

p fe

nces

to k

eep

kids

out

unt

il it'

s do

ne, p

aren

ts c

ome

in o

n w

eeke

nd a

nd

unbo

lt fe

nce

and

let k

ids

play

≠

Com

mun

ity g

roup

s-pl

aygr

ound

par

tner

ship

– n

ot d

oing

it

anym

ore

beca

use

ther

e’s

alw

ays

a lo

t of s

uppo

rt a

t beg

inni

ng b

ut th

en d

ropp

ed o

ff

o e.

g. K

alak

upua

Pla

ygro

und

– w

hen

first

bui

lt a

lot

of p

eopl

e ca

me

out

and

supp

orte

d, e

ven

had

mai

nten

ance

pla

n, b

ut a

s ch

ildre

n ge

t old

er, v

olun

teer

bas

e dr

ops

so d

idn'

t hav

e m

aint

enan

ce s

uppo

rt

o N

ow s

plin

ters

, dro

ps a

ren'

t saf

e, is

n’t s

truc

tura

lly so

und

o

Had

to

put

fenc

ing

over

it

and

lock

it,

surf

acin

g al

one

was

hun

dred

s of

th

ousa

nds o

f dol

lars

o

Befo

re w

e bu

ilt t

his

one

with

com

mun

ity, w

e lo

oked

at

a m

odel

on

Kau

a‘i a

nd

saw

it g

o th

e sa

me

way

, but

it is

diff

icul

t to

tell

pass

iona

te v

olun

teer

s th

at th

is is

th

e tr

end

with

vol

unte

er p

roje

cts

≠

Wal

king

pat

hs

o K

alam

a Pa

rk a

nd n

ew c

omm

unity

par

k bo

th h

ave

shor

t pat

hs

o W

ahik

uli P

ark

acro

ss fr

om c

ivic

cen

ter

in L

ahai

na h

as a

pat

h –

idea

was

to ti

e it

into

Kā‘

anap

ali p

ath

that

goe

s al

ong

hote

ls

C

urre

ntly

get

s yo

u do

wn

to F

ront

Str

eet

but

can'

t re

ally

get

any

fur

ther

be

caus

e hi

ghw

ay is

righ

t alo

ng th

e oc

ean

N

on-m

otor

ized

use

s al

low

ed, b

ut o

nly

6ft w

ide

due

to fu

ndin

g

DR

AFT

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: MA

UI R

ECR

EATI

ON

PR

OV

IDER

S M

EETI

NG

M

arch

7, 2

014

Page

4 o

f 6

o Pl

anni

ng to

add

a p

ath

to K

anah

ā in

long

term

≠

Wor

king

on

mas

ter p

lans

≠

No

long

er a

llow

bik

e to

urs

to s

tart

with

in H

alea

kalā

– p

ark

just

cam

e ou

t w

ith n

ew

com

mer

cial

ser

vice

pla

n to

dea

l with

big

bus

es, h

ikin

g to

urs,

sm

alle

r co

ache

s th

at d

rive

arou

nd e

ast s

ide,

bik

e to

urs

that

com

e ou

t for

sun

rise

and

then

dri

ve o

utsi

de o

f par

k an

d go

dow

n hi

ll ≠

Not

man

y m

auka

, tra

il-ba

sed

park

s, b

ut d

o ha

ve a

cou

ple

com

mun

ity p

arks

up

in K

ula

≠ C

ampi

ng

o C

ount

y do

esn'

t nee

d an

y m

ore

cam

ping

, too

man

y he

adac

hes

o N

PS K

ipuh

ulu

Dis

tric

t -

com

preh

ensi

ve m

aste

r pl

an a

nd w

ill lo

ok a

t ca

mpi

ng

(ther

e's

alw

ays

a de

man

d fo

r mor

e fa

cilit

ies,

but

no

new

site

s)

o D

iffic

ult t

o ad

d ca

mpi

ng b

ecau

se h

ave

to p

lan

for i

nfra

stru

ctur

e, to

o ≠

Cou

nty

prob

ably

spe

nt $

8-9m

in th

e la

st 8

-9 y

ears

on

AD

A

O

bsta

cles

, Cha

lleng

es, o

r Bar

riers

in M

anag

ing

or P

rovi

ding

Out

door

Rec

reat

ion

≠ K

ite s

urfin

g co

nflic

ts a

re g

row

ing

daily

o

Can

't w

alk

dow

n th

e be

ach

with

out t

ripp

ing

over

thei

r lin

es (a

t Kan

ahā

and

Kīh

ei)

o Is

sues

with

can

oers

, win

dsur

fers

, SU

Ps

≠ V

anda

lism

in th

e pa

rks i

s gr

eate

st p

robl

em

o C

onst

antly

bat

tle k

ids g

oing

into

par

ks a

nd d

amag

ing

faci

litie

s

o Se

curi

ty o

f the

se p

arks

is so

met

hing

eve

rybo

dy's

look

ing

into

o

They

'll d

amag

e an

ythi

ng (s

igns

, asp

halt,

bat

hroo

ms,

etc

...)

≠ M

aui d

oesn

't ha

ve p

lace

for m

ultip

urpo

se u

ses

(e.g

. Bla

isde

ll C

ente

r)

o U

se s

ome

Park

s fa

cilit

ies

for

foot

ball

stad

ium

s, c

once

rts,

bas

ebal

l fie

lds

for

car

show

s, ro

deos

, etc

. o

Faci

litie

s no

t as

big

as

they

sho

uld

be f

or s

ome

of t

hese

fun

ctio

ns (

e.g.

spe

cial

ev

ents

at b

each

par

k, to

o m

any

peop

le)

≠ H

omel

ess

prob

lem

is b

ig c

halle

nge

that

is ju

st g

ettin

g bi

gger

and

big

ger,

chal

leng

es a

re

prov

ing

to b

e en

dles

s in

the

park

s

o In

all

faci

litie

s, p

avili

ons,

tre

es (

e.g.

mat

tres

ses

in t

rees

at

Kal

ama

Park

), ba

seya

rds,

roof

s of

com

mun

ity c

ente

r, of

fices

o

Cou

nted

62

peop

le a

t Kal

ama

Park

this

mor

ning

o

Step

s ta

ken

to m

itiga

te c

halle

nges

?

MPD

and

rang

ers

are

awar

e of

it

C

ount

y of

ficia

ls ju

st g

oing

out

and

talk

ing

to g

uys,

cle

an u

p yo

ur m

ess

- no

laun

dry

on o

ur fe

nces

Can

’t ki

ck th

em o

ut b

ecau

se th

ey a

ren'

t doi

ng a

nyth

ing

illeg

al d

urin

g da

y –

if no

t drin

king

can

sta

y

If t

hrea

t ca

ll M

PD b

ut c

an't

do m

uch

unle

ss d

oing

som

ethi

ng il

lega

l or

ther

e du

ring

clo

sed

hour

s

MPD

hav

e be

en d

oing

stin

gs a

t nig

ht a

nd ra

nger

s in

ear

ly m

orni

ng

DR

AFT

MEE

TIN

G N

OTE

S ST

ATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIV

E O

UTD

OO

R PL

AN

: MA

UI R

ECR

EATI

ON

PRO

VID

ERS

MEE

TIN

G

Mar

ch 7

, 201

4 Pa

ge 5

of 6

If

we

mov

e th

em fr

om o

ne lo

catio

n, th

ey'll

end

up

in a

noth

er

o Th

ey p

reve

nt w

orke

rs f

rom

wor

king

, pub

lic a

frai

d to

use

cer

tain

par

ks -

som

e ar

e O

K, b

ut o

ther

s le

ave

drug

par

aphe

rnal

ia

≠ In

form

atio

n ab

out r

ange

r pro

gram

o

Prim

arily

resp

onsi

ble

for

mon

itori

ng o

cean

act

iviti

es (p

erm

its, e

tc.)

o Tr

y to

ass

ist d

istr

icts

as

best

they

can

o

At

last

cou

nt, h

ad 2

to s

ervi

ce is

land

of M

aui (

used

to

have

5 b

ut s

ome

retir

ed,

som

e go

t hur

t) o

Firs

t lin

e of

def

ense

, but

if th

ere'

s an

y pr

oble

ms

they

cal

l MPD

o

Do

wha

t the

y ca

n bu

t no

real

enf

orce

men

t pow

er

≠ En

forc

emen

t o

A l

ong

time

ago

(20+

yrs

), O

‘ahu

had

par

ks p

olic

e –

polic

e of

ficer

s w

ho w

ere

assi

gned

to p

arks

o

Whe

n yo

u ha

ve o

ffice

rs, y

ou h

ave

mor

e w

eigh

t (no

t jus

t cita

tions

) o

Cou

nty

Park

s ne

eds

to u

pgra

de to

the

sam

e st

yle

as D

OC

ARE

– e

very

body

look

s at

Par

ks ra

nger

s as

a jo

ke, n

eed

to a

llow

them

to e

nfor

ce a

bit

mor

e ≠

Fera

l ca

ts a

nd c

hick

ens

– pe

ople

tha

t fe

ed t

hem

(e.

g. a

t K

anah

ā);

chic

kens

do

som

e da

mag

e ≠

Mau

i and

O‘a

hu –

issu

es w

ith c

loth

es, g

arba

ge in

toile

ts th

at c

log

the

sew

er li

nes

≠ Tu

rtle

nes

ts a

t Mak

ena

o V

olun

teer

gro

up a

sked

for p

erm

it to

wat

ch o

ver n

ests

o

But

then

the

re w

ere

lot

of p

eopl

e th

ere

taki

ng p

ictu

res

and

stuf

f of

the

tur

tles

whe

n th

ey h

atch

o

Lots

of p

eopl

e w

ere

cam

ping

o

Def

eate

d th

e pu

rpos

e –

need

mor

e ed

ucat

ion,

peo

ple

thin

k th

ey're

vol

unte

erin

g an

d do

ing

a go

od th

ing

≠ Se

abir

ds a

t Kam

aole

III

o O

ff-le

ash

dogs

atta

ckin

g se

abir

d ne

sts

o Pu

t up

sign

s ab

out k

eepi

ng d

ogs

on le

ash

and

nest

ing

seas

on

o A

lso

cord

oned

off

area

s an

d m

ade

trai

ls to

the

beac

h o

Hav

en't

had

any

prob

lem

s in

last

cou

ple

of y

ears

≠

Trai

l con

flict

s at

Hal

eaka

lā –

vol

ume

of u

se is

big

gest

pro

blem

o

Kip

uhul

u, o

ther

sho

rter

trai

ls is

big

gest

issu

e o

Park

has

pla

teau

ed a

bit

in te

rms

of o

vera

ll vi

sito

rs, b

ut m

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HAWAI‘I STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN2014 Update


Preparation of the SCORP ensures that Hawai‘i remains

eligible for funding from the Land & Water Conservation Fund.

The LWCF program provides matching grants to states and local governments for the acquisition & development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program is intended to create and maintain a nationwide legacy of high quality recreation areas and facilities and to stimulate non‐federal investments in the protection and maintenance of recreation resources across the U.S.

PURPOSE OF THE SCORPGuides the award of LWCF grants by identifying public & agency preferences & priorities for the acquisition & development of outdoor recreation facilities.

Identifies outdoor recreation issues of statewide importanceand/or those that can be addressed with LWCF funds.

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SINCE 1966, THE STATE & COUNTIES HAVE… Received more than

$38 million through 148 federal grants

Benefited over 400 acres of recreation land

Pana‘ewa Rainforest & Gardens$290,000 – 2010

Pana‘ewa Rainforest & Gardens$290,000 – 2010

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area$100,000 – 2010

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Lava Tree State Monument$200,000 2009

Lava Tree State Monument$200,000 – 2009

Lava Tree State Monument$200,000 – 2009

HAWAI‘I’S LWCF APPORTIONMENT

FISCAL YEAR

HAWAI‘IAPPORTIONMENT

2008 $244,054

2009 $286,672

2010 $402,395

2011 $396,413

2012 $447,771

2013 $424,353

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SCORP includes…

1. Inventory of rec resources

2. Public demand for rec

resources

3. Issues affecting outdoor rec

4. Strategic plan to address issues & demand

+ Wetlands resource plan

1. Inventory of rec resources

3. Issues affecting outdoor rec

Public Participation Process

Recreation user survey – January 15 through February 28

Informational public meetings statewide (excluding Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i)

Public review of draft 2014 SCORP report & maps

Hawai‘i needs your kōkua!Please take some time to:

1. fill out a survey2. review recreation inventory maps

Also available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RecProviders

QUESTIONS?


MARTHA YENT808‐587‐[email protected]

CATIE CULLISON808‐521‐[email protected]

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NEW TRENDS IN OUTDOOR RECREATION SINCE 2008

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NEEDS

OBSTACLES, CHALLENGES, OR BARRIERS IN MANAGING OR

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PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS OR INVESTMENTS IN NEXT 5

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MAKING THE SCORP MORE USEFUL TO YOU

Mahalo to the following flickr users for use of their photos under a Creative Commons attribution license:

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From: Kenneth BinsTo: Catie CullisonSubject: recreation budgetDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:59:03 PM

We are snowbirds who live on the Big Island 3-4 months a year. We love thebeaches, but some improvements need to be made to the bathrooms at SpencerBeach, Hapuna Beach, and the beach across from the veteran cemetery, Kekaha Kainorth.

The roads need improvement at Kekaha Kai State Park and Kiholo Bay at LorettaLynn's park.

Ken and Myra Bins

From: Jeff CarlsonTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Kona motor sports parkDate: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 7:19:29 PM

Can really be a great outlet for kids & adults keep the ohana doing fun stuff together

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From: Karen K. CobeenTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Recreation PlansDate: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 2:31:09 PM

Aloha: I am stunned to be hearing about this for the first time. Perhaps the people attendinghearings or meetings or commenting have much free time and are not the ordinary working familiesin the state. For years ordinary people on all the islands have been asking for recreation areas formotorsport activities. There are now large efforts by thousands of families on Oahu and Big Islandfor a legitimate motorsport recreation area. It’s short-sighted to once again be entertaining addingmore activities for tourists like beach parks, ball parks, golf courses, jogging trails. Please reconsider these current plans. Working families who live here all year want a safe place tocompete, have car shows, race their motocross motorcycles, race their ATVs, road race their sportscars, race their stock cars on dirt tracks. A legal place to mountain bike, hill climb competitions. Aplace to learn to drive, for keiki to enjoy safe and healthy sports. We have been asking for 20 +years. Mahalo,

KarenKaren K. CobeenHawaii Racing AssociationMember, Board of DirectorsMembership Coordinator808.938.0089

Petition: http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/kona-motorsport-parkHRA: www.hawaiiracingassoc.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hawaii-Racing-Association/585422794880298

From: Carlos DiazTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Kahukus Race TrackDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 3:41:16 PM

This park is needed on this island! We don't have a car race track on this island if we have one thetraffic fatalities may decrease! Kahukus track and trails bring families and friends together everyweekend and camping during holidays! We need to ensure this piece of heaven stay open to the public.Thanks for your time and all you do for Hawaii.

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From: KDTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Kahuku Motocross TrackDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 3:20:48 PM

I am writing to give my support to Kahuku Motocross Track. Our entire family rides up there just aboutevery weekend. This is the only place that our special needs child can ride her quad safely too.

I ask that you all seriously consider giving more funding to the track. It is a wonderful way for ourchildren to bond with their families and actually interact with one another face to face. There is trulysomething for almost everyone to enjoy at Kahuku.

Sincerely,

Keely Dupee

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To: Catie Cullison, AICP From: Friends of Kewalos, Non - Profit 501C3 Date: April 16, 2015 Re: Comments for 2015 Outdoor Recreation Plan Aloha, The Kaka’ako Makai Conceptual Master Plan was adopted by the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) in 2011. It took 4 long years of collaboration among the general public, community groups, government, developers, and professionals to develop this plan. The most popular concept in this plan was the “Lei of Green/ Shoreline Promenade.” (LGSP) Imagine, a place where people would be able to walk, run, bike, etc. along the shoreline from Magic Island to Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park, one of the last stretches of public oceanfront lands in urban Honolulu. You can see why this was the most popular concept and why the 2009 SCORP has identified multi-use paths for walking, jogging, and bicycling, as one of Hawaii’s recreational priorities and the trend continues into the 2015 SCORP.

Unfortunately, because of the lack of funds, this concept has not become a reality. However, after learning about the SCORP and the LWCF grants program, I see a glimmer of light to make the “Lei of Green/Shoreline Promenade” a reality. Currently, Howard Hughes Corporation has the lease for the Kewalo Basin Harbor and has indicated that they are including a Shoreline Promenade concept in their development plans. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has also indicated of including the concept on their lands along the shoreline in Kaka‘ako Makai. The last piece of the puzzle can be the State that can partner with these organizations to make this a reality.

Mahalo for this opportunity to provide comment. I would be happy to meet with you to answer any questions you may have.

It is my dream to make this LGSP a reality for all the people of Hawaii to enjoy. Mahalo, Ron Iwami President, Friends of Kewalos

To Protect, Preserve, and Malama Kewalo Basin Park and the surrounding shoreline and ocean to ensure that the recreational user will continue to have access

and the ability to enjoy the area for future generations to come. www.kewalo.org

From: Catie CullisonTo: Bethany WylieSubject: FW: Comments on 2015 SCORPDate: Monday, April 20, 2015 7:42:44 PM

From: David Fullaway [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 1:34 PMTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Comments on 2015 SCORP

Years ago (perhaps 40 plus years) at one of the first public meeting hearings held to getpublic input in outdoor my wife and I attended. We presented two major issues forconsideration. I resented the issue of outrigger canoe paddling, and my wife presentedHorseback riding trails and facilities. Both were well received and have been givenconsideration by State, County, and private clubs and foundations. I am writing in support of continuing to support existing as well as new development. Theoutdoor recreation involving canoe paddling has continued to grow from the inauspiciousbeginnings with a few clubs in each Island participating in the territorial regatta held in Konaon Labor day, to the present with each Island having regattas and long distance paddlingevents that attracts paddlers and families, and watchers with 500 to a thousand participantseach week. With high school and international aduld events. Each Island now hosts theState races. The sites for the races need much support for, parking, showers bathrooms,and parking, as well as upgrading the race course. Aloha, David and Ruth Fullaway Sent from Windows Mail

PHONE RECORD DATE: May 1, 2015 & May 6, 2015 WITH: Beverly Galarza DISTRIBUTION: File BY: Catie Cullison SUBJECT: Comments to Draft 2015 SCORP Update This email briefly summarizes the content of two phone calls from Beverly Galarza regarding the Draft 2015 SCORP Update. Ms. Galarza is an advocate for beach accessibility in general, but most specifically, her interest is at Kapalua and the Kapalua Coastal Trail. Ms. Galarza expressed support for accessibility recommendations in the 2003 HTA plan prepared by PBR HAWAII (in that she supports the recommendations PBR made regarding accessibility, but feels they haven’t been followed). Her question specifically related to the possibility of using LWCF funds to make outdoor recreation improvements on lands that are privately owned but with an easement dedicating a park or public accessway in perpetuity.

My draft response to Ms. Galarza is as follows (under review for accuracy with State Parks): ≠ Only States may apply directly to the National Park Service (NPS) for

LWCF assistance. ≠ Proposed projects may be sponsored by a state agency or a public agency

of a subordinate unit of government. ≠ All eligible project sponsors must be able to commit its resource to the

perpetual stewardship of the recreation area pursuant to Section 6(f)(3) of the LWCF Act.

≠ The project sponsor must possess sufficient title and adequate legal control of the property that is to be placed under Section 6(f) protection in order to provide reasonable assurances that a conversion under Section 6(f)(3) of the LWCF Act will not occur without its knowledge…(source: LWCF State Assistance Program Manual, 2008)

With respect to the current SCORP update, we have highlighted accessibility as an issue throughout, but call it out most specifically in Chapter 7. The project rating worksheet (Appendix E) also requires that projects considered for funds must meet ADA accessibility requirements for consideration for funding.

CORRESPONDENCE RECORD / Ms. Beverly Galarza SUBJECT: COMMENTS TO DRAFT 2015 SCORP UPDATE May 8, 2015 Page 2

Ms. Galarza’s follow up call on May 6th included a question about whether or not LWCF-funded projects automatically needed to follow the new federal Outdoor Recreation Standards for accessibility. She was going to follow up on that question herself in an upcoming training and provide her feedback to me at a later date.

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From: Sammy O"LearyTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Public CommentDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:28:29 PM

I absolutely love Kahuku Motocross Track. It serves as an amazing family recreational park and it greatfun for all ages. It provides a fun and open experience to out door activities and I don't know what meand my family would do on the weekends without it. From the motocross races to the camping or justhanging out with friends it is one of the most fun recreational parks I have ever been to. I appreciate allthat the people at Kahuku Motocross do and how hard they work to keep it a safe, clean and friendlyenvironment for all ages and skill levels.

Samantha Gardner

From: SonjaTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Motorsport racewayDate: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 11:30:51 AM

My family from my grandpa my mom me my husband and now carrying down to my childrensgeneration. We all love drag racing. The Hilo raceway has been neglected with no upgrades for a verylong time. And most times we head to Hilo drags are cancelled due to rain. We all know it rains in Hilomore than half of the year.

The speedway in Hilo will benefit all ages and also bring families together, MY family together to enjoywhat we all love. It's a great place to hold events such as drags, motor ross concerts and even ourcounty fair. It will definitely be a benefit for our aina. It will boost jobs for our economy and bringpeople from outer islands. Most of the time people don't want to pay expenses of bringing their carsdue to the likeliness of rain. But these concerns will factor out definitely if built in kona. More peoplemore money and more fun for family.Please consider building a Motorsport park in kona

Sonja grace

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From: Hawaiiantel (j.jfh)To: Catie CullisonCc: John MooreSubject: Proposed Construction of Canoe Cove at Old Airport County ParkDate: Monday, April 27, 2015 7:00:04 PM

Aloha, Ms. Cullison, John Moore has asked some of us long-time outrigger canoe paddlers to write in support forthe construction of an outrigger canoe launching cove at the Old Airport County Park. Allthe canoe clubs have indicated support for the project, as well as those community peoplewho have an ancestral connection to the Park area. John contacted everyone, brought themto the proposed site, and no one voiced an objection, only support. The cost of such a covepales into insignificance when compared to the recreational value it would offer to theentire Kailua-Kona community. As John points out in his letter of August 28, 2010, toKimura International, Kamakahonu Beach is heavily used and always crowded with tourists,residents and the four canoe clubs practicing from April through October of each year. Theclubs practice Monday through Sunday, with Saturdays reserved for our regattas and longdistance races. Parking is virtually impossible, unless paid for behind the hotel. I have been an active member of Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club since 1986, and had the privilege ofraising the funds necessary for, and seeing to, the construction of, our 6,000 square foothalau at the Park. The advantages of storing and maintaining our canoes in an open anduncrowded area with adequate, close-by free parking, are very substantial – one reason whyour club has increased its membership so much and why it is the largest canoe club on thisisland. As you are aware, the plans for the park include the proposed construction of threeadditional halau, with one pad already constructed. The availability of a nearby launchingarea would be immense. As I recall, the final plan for the Park also included a pathway from the halau area to theshoreline, with the thought being that, at some point in time, an area of the shoreline couldbe altered to as to allow the canoe clubs to launch almost directly from makai of their halau,thereby significantly reducing the very real problem of four canoe clubs trying to launchtheir canoes, virtually at the same time, from Kamakahonu. Further, a cove would allowresidents a safe and convenient place to enjoy the water, whereas, currently, it is difficultfor persons other than the most athletic to enter the water. John’s letter to Kimura International says it far better than I, so I hope it is available to you. The creation of a cove at the Park would be a wonderful addition to its recreationalpotential, and I urge very careful consideration. Mahalo,

Jerry F. Halverson From: Dennis IyoTo: Catie CullisonSubject: recreation planDate: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:16:54 PM

i am writing to request to include a plan for motorsports for you outdoor recreation plan. but it would bemore that motorsports that it would be used for. thank you dennis

From: Mark KTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Here you go... ExampleDate: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:07:26 PMAttachments: image1.png

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DLNR Seeks Public Comment on 2015 SCORP

From: Papa KimiteteTo: Catie Cullison; [email protected]; [email protected]: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Healani AhMow; Diana Pai; Melvin K. Palea LllSubject: Revisiting our concerns - Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Plan Comment - Kona Old Airport Canoe CovDate: Thursday, April 30, 2015 9:17:43 AMAttachments: Attachments_2015430.zip

Date: Thursday, 30, 2015 - 8am

Aloha

We are asking to please revisit and take the time to look/ hear & listen at our concerns, awareness, safety for our local community people (Our families) before thedoor is closed.

There are many voices to be heard but it can not be heard if the door is closed, please help and revisit our concerns. (Attach are documents/ letters/ research attachments from John Moore who had introduce this from 2010).

It starts from here, for our voices to be heard for the future of our local community people (Our Families). Mahalo Puamaile KimiteteKai'Ehitu Outrigger Canoe Team

Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:17:00 -1000

All:The DLNR has solicited comment on its 2015 plan for park development on the Big Island. Comment is needed by 30 April 15. I have emailed the attached to CatieCullison ([email protected]) who works forPBR Hawaii, DLNR's consultant on the plan. Needless to say I/we'd like to have the Canoe Cove addede to DLNR'splan. If you could sendin a short note along that vein, it would be appreciated. And maybe the State will reward us and include it! Not much notice, but any little bit will help. Mahalo for your kokua, John Moore From: John Moore [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 2:43 PMTo: '[email protected]'Subject: Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Plan Comment - Kona Old Airport Canoe Cove Ms. Catie Cullison Please consider adding creation of a Canoe Cove at the Old Airport Park in Kailua Kona as described below. West Hawaii is need of increased ocean access, especially for canoes, in the Kailua Kona area. Presently the main ocean access point for the majority of people in the Kailua area have is at the Kailua Pier/Kamakahonu Bay area. At that location there is very limitedparking and very limited land storage space. Usage of the area competes with hotel guests, charter boats, visiting cruise ships, swimmers,etc. Condistions are over-creowded. Creation of another area would help relieve the Pier area and provide a viable alternative for localresidents who wish to canoe, kayak, stand-up-paddle, dive, swim, etc. About 4 years ago Kimura and Associates held a 3 day charrette at the King Kam Hotel regarding development of the Old AirportPark for the County. During the charrette some of the participants recommended inclusion of additional ocean access - a Canoe Cove -not only for canoes, but for other purposes as well, as part of the development plan. This area included ample parking, space for canoeson shore, existing facilities beyond, and would add a protected swimming area for keiki. The Kimura plan included about one sentence onthe recommendation, but did not show it on their plan, because Kimura felt that the Canoe Cove's primary focus was ocean relatedimprovements, and that do not fall under the County's jurisdiction. The plan is to create a cove a shallow water (3 to 5 ft. deep) cove with an channel to the ocean -deepening an area that ispresently shallow water with a basalt bottom. The shore side of the cove is sand with wild grass beyond. Copies of photos, and priorcorrespondence are attached to better describe the proposed cove. The plan has been vetted favorably by the following groups: the lineal descendants of families who resided in the area before theOld Airport was constructed, the Mayor's Managing Director, Wally Lau, County Parks and Recreation, County Planning, DLNR (its formerchairman, Bill Aila, and representatives at Honokohau Harbor), DLNR's marine biologist in Kona - Bill Walsh, Senator Schatz's West Hawaiirep - George Robertson, various County Council members (past and present), the Moku o' Hawaii Canoe Association, several influentialWest Hawaii citizens, etc. In addition both Senator Green and Rep. Lowen have agreed to meet with those of us proposing the planfollowing the completion of the present legislative session. Beyond that, the proposal has not been carried forward mainly due to Corpsof Engineering review and funding hurdles. . I believe the DLNR's request for input on park improvements is a proper venue for inclusion of this proposed improvement. Again, please consider this a formal request to include development of an Old Airport Canoe Landing in your plans. If you have anyquestions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, John Moore, P.E.tel. 808/989-9652email: [email protected] P.S. Costs for the cove have probably doubled since it was initially conceived.

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DLNR SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE 2015 HAWAI‘I OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANThe Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks, in partnership with PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc., is inviting the public to review thedraft of the 2015 Hawai‘i Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). You are receiving this email because you have been identified as part of anagency that provides outdoor recreation in Hawai‘i.

The SCORP is updated every 5 years to assess Hawai‘i’s outdoor recreation trends, needs and priorities. The plan also provides direction of our State’s recreationalfuture and allows Hawai‘i to remain eligible to receive funds for outdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal grantsprogram administered by the National Park Service.

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From: Catie CullisonTo: "konaeric ."Subject: RE:Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:57:00 AM

Aloha,This email confirms receipt of your comments.Public comments will be considered in the preparation of the final 2015 SCORP update which isexpected to be complete July, 2015.Mahalo for taking the time to share your mana‘o. Catie Cullison, AICPAssociate

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From: konaeric . [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 8:43 AMTo: Catie CullisonSubject:

We would like to encourage that some resources be allocated to any number of motorsportsactivities. It is easy to see that the public has an interest in all sorts of outdoor activities butthere are no recreational facilities available for motorsports whether it be bmx bicycles allthe was up to auto racing.Please support our efforts to this end.Mahalo

From: Kelly KrallTo: Catie CullisonSubject: DLNR 2015 outdoor recreation plan....Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:39:04 PM

Please don't forget about the current 808 Mx/ATV Association motocross track in Hilo that needs dirtand to borrow equipment to build/ maintain the current track .....or the future motorsports facility inKona.

Please prove the " Don't Let Nobody Ride" (DLNR) abbreviation is wrong!

BRING BACK THE MAUNA KEA 200!!!

Mahalo!Kelly Krall

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From: Lionel KutnerTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Canoe Landing at Old Kona Airport ParkDate: Thursday, April 30, 2015 8:05:20 AM

DLNR's request for input regarding improvements at the Old Kona Airport Parkis very welcome.

I agree with many who foster and encourage Outrigger Canoe paddling in Konathat we need to relocate most outrigger canoe training and practice from thepier at Kailua Bay to the coastal waters off the Old Kona Airport park. Wein the paddler community have seen the benefits of a canoe landing/cove theresince the Park's inception many years ago.

Safe Ocean AccessThat will need DLNR to facilitate/develop a clear, smooth, canoe landing/cove inthe park, to allow for safe ocean access there. So little of our coastline aroundKailua Kona is safely accessible.

Safe TrainingSeparating outrigger canoe paddlers' training (and other ocean goers activity)from all Kailua Bay's commercial snorkel Tours, Fishing and Sports Activityvessels and from the increasing number of Cruise Ship tenders using the Kailuapier is very desirable. It will ease current conflicts from sometimes verycongested (unsafe) training conditions.

Safe, Ample ParkingSince 9/11 when DLNR-BOR greatly restricted public access/parking on KailuaPier, several hundred paddlers must find parking elsewhere, often parking innearby commercial businesses properties. Personal property (car keys, etc.) leftat each clubs' respective site on the beach is subject to theft while theirmembers are out training and practicing on Kailua Bay.

Safe Canoe StorageThe four (4) canoe clubs currently operating off Kailua pier (for many decadesand growing year by year) now vie for over-crowded canoe storage spaceonshore, on the limited beach area fronting Hotel King Kamehameha.

Infrastructure is in PlaceThe first of four substantial canoe halau has been built in the Old Airport Parkmauka of the proposed cove. The remaining three, planned for the same area,

are in the County's park plan. The proposed cove is almost directly across fromthese halau, thereby making it convenient for Clubs to secure and maintain theircanoes.

Increasing Public Participation.

I had a chance to review Mr. John Moore's survey/estimate of users of alaunch landing/cove and, from my own recent observation, found it low in thespecific category of the "recreational" (non-competing) outrigger crews we seeworking out on Kailua Bay daily. He tells me that data is 5 years old (2010) and

by 2015. I concur - a signof things to come - perhaps an updated calculation for all user data is in order.

We would all appreciate inclusion of a safe canoe landing in your final parkplans. Please contact me at your convenience if I can be of further assistance.

Lionel Kutner, former President, Keauhou Canoe Club

808.328.8586

From: Charis Lau-ChaiTo: Catie CullisonSubject: AlohaDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:28:30 PM

Aloha my name is Kaipo,I am a family man. And love to spend our time outdoors. I have been a man to take care of the landthe best I could. I also truly believe that the land speaks to me in the life it brings. I love taking myfamily to the kahuku motocross track and teaching my family and friends about the land and also abouthow to be safe on a vehicle such as atvS and dirtbikes. It's also a time where I can share about thestories about Hawaiian History events that have happen around there. My family and I are also insupport of the kahuku motocross and the fact that they keep kids and adults of the path of doing bad.And more on the path of trails that will show them the beauty that is sometimes hidden in everyday life.Mahalo for giving me a chance to spread my aloha. Aloha and God BlessSent from my iPhone

From: Catie CullisonTo: Bethany WylieSubject: FW: HMA MOTOCROSS PARKDate: Monday, April 20, 2015 7:42:29 PM

-----Original Message-----From: Tony MacDonald [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 1:58 PMTo: Catie CullisonSubject: HMA MOTOCROSS PARK

This park is one of the greatest MX parks I've been to, and I've been around the world a few times.Hawaii offers many fantastic opportunities for the outdoors the ocean, mountains and everything naturehas to offer. But the motocross park tops them all in my opinion, yes it could use some updates and anAMA Sanction, but I'm not complaining. The park keeps kids off the streets provides a possible career asa professional athlete and just good ole fun for others. As a MX rider and a family man, I know there isno other community/family like an MX family no matter where you come from, what color or creed is inyour background at HMA motocross park everyone is ohana!!

Thanks for you timeTony MacDonaldSent from my iPhone

From: Chris McKenzieTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Subject:Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Plan Comment - Kona Old Airport Canoe CoveDate: Monday, April 27, 2015 5:36:22 PM

Ms Cullison: I wholeheartedly agree and endorse John Moore's email to you concerning the samesubject.

Thank you for your attention.

Chris McKenzie,73 Lumahai StHono, HI 96825808 256 2400

From: John MooreTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Plan Comment - Kona Old Airport Canoe CoveDate: Monday, April 27, 2015 2:43:20 PM

Ms. Catie Cullison Please consider adding creation of a Canoe Cove at the Old Airport Park in KailuaKona as described below. West Hawaii is need of increased ocean access, especially for canoes, in the KailuaKona area. Presently the main ocean access point for the majority of people in the Kailuaarea have is at the Kailua Pier/Kamakahonu Bay area. At that location there is very limitedparking and very limited land storage space. Usage of the area competes with hotel guests,charter boats, visiting cruise ships, swimmers, etc. Condistions are over-creowded. Creationof another area would help relieve the Pier area and provide a viable alternative for localresidents who wish to canoe, kayak, stand-up-paddle, dive, swim, etc. About 4 years ago Kimura and Associates held a 3 day charrette at the King KamHotel regarding development of the Old Airport Park for the County. During the charrettesome of the participants recommended inclusion of additional ocean access - a Canoe Cove -not only for canoes, but for other purposes as well, as part of the development plan. Thisarea included ample parking, space for canoes on shore, existing facilities beyond, andwould add a protected swimming area for keiki. The Kimura plan included about onesentence on the recommendation, but did not show it on their plan, because Kimura feltthat the Canoe Cove's primary focus was ocean related improvements, and that do not fallunder the County's jurisdiction. The plan is to create a cove a shallow water (3 to 5 ft. deep) cove with an channel tothe ocean -deepening an area that is presently shallow water with a basalt bottom. Theshore side of the cove is sand with wild grass beyond. Copies of photos, and priorcorrespondence are attached to better describe the proposed cove. The plan has been vetted favorably by the following groups: the lineal descendantsof families who resided in the area before the Old Airport was constructed, the Mayor'sManaging Director, Wally Lau, County Parks and Recreation, County Planning, DLNR (itsformer chairman, Bill Aila, and representatives at Honokohau Harbor), DLNR's marinebiologist in Kona - Bill Walsh, Senator Schatz's West Hawaii rep - George Robertson, variousCounty Council members (past and present), the Moku o' Hawaii Canoe Association, severalinfluential West Hawaii citizens, etc. In addition both Senator Green and Rep. Lowen haveagreed to meet with those of us proposing the plan following the completion of the presentlegislative session. Beyond that, the proposal has not been carried forward mainly due toCorps of Engineering review and funding hurdles. . I believe the DLNR's request for input on park improvements is a proper venue forinclusion of this proposed improvement. Again, please consider this a formal request toinclude development of an Old Airport Canoe Landing in your plans. If you have any

questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, John Moore, P.E.tel. 808/989-9652email: [email protected] P.S. Costs for the cove have probably doubled since it was initially conceived.

Old Airport Master Plan – Canoe Launch Cove

August 28, 2010

To: Kimura International & Department of Parks and Recreation, County of Hawaii

Re: Addition of a Canoe Launch Cove For the Kona Shoreline Park Master Plan at the Old Airport Park In response to the call for public comment on the proposed park plan I recommend that a canoe launch area be included in the plan. Photos showing the proposed launch area are attached. Shoreline park design should prioritize shoreline activities that can only be accomplished at shoreline locations. A canoe launch area, which necessarily includes creating a small shallow cove, cannot be built at an inland park. Activities such as ball fields, tennis courts, skate board ramps and dog exercising area that should have lower priorities at shoreline parks, and as necessary be transferred to inland parks.

The master plan as submitted includes a canoe halau – a storage, repair, and gathering area for canoe related activities. Concrete slabs for the halau are already in place. A natural extension of the halau is a canoe launch area. A launch area should include related activities of access between the halau area and the launch area, restroom and shower facilities, and vehicular access and parking for users. Pavement already exists for a path or driveway between the halau and the launch area, as well as for vehicular access and parking. Space is available for a restroom – outside shower facility. All only need inclusion in the master plan.

Construction of these facilities would immediately relieve congestion created by canoe related activities at the Kailua Pier/Kamakahonu Bay area. It would allow at least two of four existing clubs to relocate their canoes and practices from Kamakahonu to the Old Airport. Further, it would more than likely result in increased canoe and ocean usage because the deterrent / inconvenience of getting to the Pier area would be mitigated. In addition because of its accessibility, the launch area will a draw one and two man canoes, kayaks, stand-up surfboard paddlers, snorkelers, scuba divers, and beachgoers who want access to a safe shallow water swimming area similar to “Keiki Pond” at the south end of the Old Airport Park. I estimate that over the period of a year more than 50,000 people would be drawn to the launch area; calculations are attached.

The proposed launch ramp area is makai of the existing halau area. It is located at a sandy portion of the shoreline fronted by a rocky reef 0’ to 3’ deep that extends out at approximately 100 feet from shore before dropping into deep water. A cove would be created by excavation of the rocky reef out 60’ to 80’ from shore to a depth of -2.0’ MSL (Mean Sea Level). The outer 30’ +/- of shallow reef will be left intact to break up surf and protect the inner cove. A narrow 15’ +/- wide channel would be cut to an already existing opening in the reef for canoe access to deep water. The resultant cove would be about 120’ long by 60’-80’ feet wide by 2.0’ to 4.7’ deep (depending on tide) with a protective reef beyond and a 15’ wide channel to deep water. Six-man canoes would be rolled over the sand to access the water using wide-tire dollies. The 6-man canoes would be stored on saddles by their respective clubs on the grassy area mauka of the sand. The sandy shoreline area would be retained for beach

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goers to access a shelter SAFE shallow water cove – similar to “Keiki Pond” at the south end of the Old Airport Park. The sandy cove would be a major attraction for families with young children as well as others who want shallow water for periodic cooling off from sunbathing.

Preliminary design has been reviewed has been reviewed by Tom Nance, P.E. who was responsible for the design of the small coves at Hualalai Resort and the Maunalani Bay Resort on the Big Island. He believes that following excavation of the shallow cove, the bottom will be covered with sand. The sandy shoreline will be retained. Access to the open ocean thru the proposed channel should be available approximately 95% of the year. Perhaps a total of 5% of the year ocean conditions would prevent using the channel.

Total cost for the improvements, excluding on land pavement improvements, are estimated at $600,000 to create the cove, and $200,000 for the restroom facility and outdoor shower. Approximately 25% of the cost of the cove would be for design and shepherding the project thru the permitting process. The remaining 75% would be for construction and construction management. Duration for construction of the cove would be in the vicinity of 60 days, and 120 days for the restroom facility.

I have personally vetted this plan with leaders of Kai Opua, Kai E Hitu, Tui Tonga, and Kona Athletic, canoe clubs. All currently practice at Kamakahonu Bay. All are solidly behind this plan. Other supporters include Kelly Greenwell our North Kona County Councilman, Bo Kahui who speaks for the Hawaiian Homes Association in Kona, Hiram Rivera a long time leading West Hawaii contractor, Steve Arnett Director of the County Department of Housing and Community Development, and numerous other people in the community. None oppose the plan.

Again I believe shoreline parks should and must be used whenever possible for shoreline activities. An additional canoe launch area is needed by the community. This Park is a natural choice for it.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 808/989-9652.

Respectfully submitted,

John Moore 73-1225 Kauilaniakea Drive Kailua Kona, HI, 96740 Attachments: Photos, 2 pages Estimated Bay Usage, 1 page

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From: John MooreTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Plan Comment - Kona Old Airport Canoe CoveDate: Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:48:36 PMAttachments: Old A Cove Petition Sht 1 001.jpg

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Catie: To bolster our case for asking DLNR to include a canoe cove at the Old Airport in Kailua Kona, I amattaching 4 pages of petitions signed by nearly 100 persons who also support the proposal. Givenmore time (we started 3 days ago) I believe we could have easily gotten 1000 signatures Let me add two quick thoughts for your consideration: 1, Construction of the cove does not require dynamite. The area can be dredged using a trackexcavator with a hydraulic ram. The excavator starts from the shore, breaking out rock and castingthe rock in front of him to create a causeway. He works his way out on the causeway - extending itas he goes - to the farthest point. Then he starts pulling back the broken rock and loading it out intorock dump trucks. as he returns to shore. Only the excavator arm, the hydraulic ram, and theexcavator bucket (which is regularly exchanged with the ram) go in the water. Again DLNR's, marinebiologist, Dr. Bill Walsh who is based at Honokohau, has visited the site and advised us that there isnot a biology problem. 2. Once the cove is created, there will be zero maintenance. Again, if you have any questions, please feel free to call me. I don't want to inundate you withinformation. But as you noted, considerable time and effort has been put into this plan. Manypeople here in Kona have been involved, and strongly committed to seeing that DLNR endorse it. Your help is appreciated. John Mooretel. 808/9899652email: [email protected]

From: John MooreTo: Catie CullisonSubject: RE: Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Plan Comment - Kona Old Airport Canoe CoveDate: Monday, April 27, 2015 3:31:23 PM

Catie Thanks for your note.Again, should you have any questions, pls feel free to contact me. This is something Kailua Kona in particular and West Hawaii in general really needs.It has been widely disseminated and discussed over the last 4+ years, and has received nothing butfavorable comment. John Moore

From: Catie Cullison [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 3:10 PMTo: John MooreSubject: RE: Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Plan Comment - Kona Old Airport Canoe Cove Aloha Mr. Moore,This email confirms receipt of your comments. Thank you for providing the information about thecanoe cove concept. It’s clear much thought has gone into this idea.Public comments will be considered in the preparation of the final 2015 SCORP update which isexpected to be complete July, 2015.Mahalo for taking the time to share your mana‘o.Catie Catie Cullison, AICPAssociate

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From: John Moore [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 2:43 PMTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Plan Comment - Kona Old Airport Canoe Cove Ms. Catie Cullison Please consider adding creation of a Canoe Cove at the Old Airport Park in KailuaKona as described below. West Hawaii is need of increased ocean access, especially for canoes, in the KailuaKona area. Presently the main ocean access point for the majority of people in the Kailuaarea have is at the Kailua Pier/Kamakahonu Bay area. At that location there is very limitedparking and very limited land storage space. Usage of the area competes with hotel guests,charter boats, visiting cruise ships, swimmers, etc. Condistions are over-creowded. Creationof another area would help relieve the Pier area and provide a viable alternative for localresidents who wish to canoe, kayak, stand-up-paddle, dive, swim, etc. About 4 years ago Kimura and Associates held a 3 day charrette at the King KamHotel regarding development of the Old Airport Park for the County. During the charrettesome of the participants recommended inclusion of additional ocean access - a Canoe Cove -not only for canoes, but for other purposes as well, as part of the development plan. Thisarea included ample parking, space for canoes on shore, existing facilities beyond, andwould add a protected swimming area for keiki. The Kimura plan included about onesentence on the recommendation, but did not show it on their plan, because Kimura feltthat the Canoe Cove's primary focus was ocean related improvements, and that do not fallunder the County's jurisdiction. The plan is to create a cove a shallow water (3 to 5 ft. deep) cove with an channel tothe ocean -deepening an area that is presently shallow water with a basalt bottom. Theshore side of the cove is sand with wild grass beyond. Copies of photos, and priorcorrespondence are attached to better describe the proposed cove. The plan has been vetted favorably by the following groups: the lineal descendantsof families who resided in the area before the Old Airport was constructed, the Mayor'sManaging Director, Wally Lau, County Parks and Recreation, County Planning, DLNR (itsformer chairman, Bill Aila, and representatives at Honokohau Harbor), DLNR's marinebiologist in Kona - Bill Walsh, Senator Schatz's West Hawaii rep - George Robertson, variousCounty Council members (past and present), the Moku o' Hawaii Canoe Association, severalinfluential West Hawaii citizens, etc. In addition both Senator Green and Rep. Lowen haveagreed to meet with those of us proposing the plan following the completion of the presentlegislative session. Beyond that, the proposal has not been carried forward mainly due toCorps of Engineering review and funding hurdles. .

I believe the DLNR's request for input on park improvements is a proper venue forinclusion of this proposed improvement. Again, please consider this a formal request toinclude development of an Old Airport Canoe Landing in your plans. If you have anyquestions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, John Moore, P.E.tel. 808/989-9652email: [email protected] P.S. Costs for the cove have probably doubled since it was initially conceived.

From: [email protected]: [email protected]; Catie CullisonSubject: Fw: SCORPDate: Thursday, April 30, 2015 2:55:17 PM

Aloha Dan,

I'm forwarding to Catie at PBR who is compiling all the comments.

Martha----- Forwarded by Martha E Yent/DLNR/StateHiUS on 04/30/2015 02:53 PM -----

From: Dan S Quinn/DLNR/StateHiUSTo: Martha E Yent/DLNR/StateHiUS@StateHiUS,

Date: 04/30/2015 01:07 PM

Subject: SCORP

Martha:A gentleman came in and wanted to add his comments to the SCORP. Josh Omalza 542-6321,expressed his desire for additional areas on Oahu for off-road activity (for both motorized and non-motorized activity including hiking). He would like to see a partnership or some arrangement to use anarea in central Oahu (maybe land not suitable for productive ag) which could have a permit system,restroom facilities, and little else as far as improvements. Looking for an area to drive off-road and notget in trouble.Dan

From: Janice Palma-GlennieTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Re: 2015 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation PlanDate: Saturday, May 02, 2015 9:04:54 PM

Aloha, Catie,I appreciate you putting my comments to sections in the plan. Time constraints of the volunteeradvocate....I also participated in workshops related to the scoping process as respresenting the SurfriderFoundation’s Kona Kai Ea chapter. I did’t have time to consult with them on my last comments,though I feel they would have approved of them as a group. mahalo again and sincerely,janice

Aloha Ms. Palma-Glennie,This email confirms receipt of your comments. Thank you for taking the time to articulate yourconcerns and providing detailed examples. Please note that the draft SCORP document parallels some of the issues that you raise: • We note in Section 7.3 “User Conflicts” regarding issues with commercial uses in publicparks• We note in Section 7.10 “Fragility of the Natural Environment” some of the concerns weheard from the public and agency staff about manta ray dives and swimming with dolphin tours.• Throughout the document we identify the need for more enforcement of rules to protectnatural resources and human safety (see Section 7.4, Section 7.6, Goal 2 Objective 2-4 whichcalls for proactive enforcement for examples)• In the Strategic Plan, Goal 1, we suggest a strategy to develop more camping areas – andnote that this is a strategy that can actually be funded with Land and Water Conservation Funds(the funds for which the SCORP is prepared)Bearing your comments in mind, we’ll go through the document to make sure we are making thesepoints solidly. Public comments will be considered in the preparation of the final 2015 SCORP update which isexpected to be complete July, 2015.Thank you again for taking the time to share your mana‘o. Most Sincerely,Catie

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From: Janice Palma-Glennie [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 2:12 PMTo: Catie CullisonCc: rep nicole lowen; Rep. Richard Creagan; sen josh green; senator lorraineinouyeSubject: 2015 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation PlanImportance: High

Re: 2015 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Aloha, Department of Land and Natural Resources representatives:

Below are some of the many suggestions and thoughts I have regarding our parks and shorelineareas. I’ve attended scoping meetings, but would like to make a few additional suggestions on thedeadline date that I consider crucial, particularly related to Kekaha Kai State Park, briefly onKiholo State Park, marine animal protection and state funding for counties.

Mahalo for this opportunity to add my mana’o to this process. I look forward to hearing back fromyour regarding the new plan.

Sincerely,Janice Palma-GlennieKailua-Kona

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Kekaha Kai State Park is a designated noncommercial, wilderness park. *

This designation came after approximately 10 years of vision, scoping, andcollaboration with a broad swathe of stakeholders from our region and state so thatit would reflect the present and future needs of our region and state. Importantaspects of that design and plan to keep in mind while drawing up new rules:

Camping: This park was meant to include public camping including,minimally, at the Maniniòwali and Mahaiùla sections A leveled pad wascreated at Maniniòwali already, so improvements for that camping area areneeded asap to fulfill that vision and relieve the increasing need forcamping and overflow of other parks where camping is currently allowed.

No commercial activity allowed: Along with other more obviouscommercial activities, film making should not be allowed to occur in thispark. Film making has impaired the sense of wilderness at many timesduring the park’s existence due to its often exclusive use of small and largesections of the park.

Enforcement and permitting againstnoncommercial use violations: as a regular visitorto the park, I see permitted and unpermittedcommercial film activity taking place more often thannot in recent months. I’ve never seen enforcement

personnel dealing with these violations though therehave been DLNR reps there at least once on alarger, permitted film shoot.

No surf instruction/surf schools –there is a constant breach of this ruleduring winter months in the Mahaiùlasection of the park. It’s not up to thepublic to patrol the water, yet no oneis issuing citations or even warnings tosurf instructors. This needs to be doneas does all enforcement of rules recommercial use.No surf contests – Surf contestsincluding body boarding, SUP, andsurfing with traditional surfboards are,by nature in this day and age,commercial activities. A legal battlebegan several years ago that ended inrightly preventing the exclusive use ofthe shoreline and surf break for acorporate and commercially-sponsored event being organized forthe benefit of Make-a- Wishfoundation. While everyone agreesthat the foundation is a valuable one,there are other places and activitiesthat can help support the organizationthat don’t overstep the long-soughtnoncommercial restrictions meant toprotect ALL – not just some — beachusers.

Hours of operation extended: Some claim that there are no funds for latergate closure and some surfers (including me) would love the gate to beclosed completely for selfish reasons. (My husband and I choose to walk tothe surf rather than drive many times during winter for the experience ofwalking across the amazing lava.) However, from my experience and havingspoken to and seen park personnel who close gates, I strongly believe thatthe park in its entirety should be open — as it was from the beginning —until a minimum of 8pm. It’s against all basic tenets of hawaiian culture andquality of life to lock shoreline users from public shoreline, and certainlybefore dark and it takes time to walk to different areas of the park or thepark area (including makalawena) which means that watching the sunset,evening dinner picnics, fishing, etc. are severely limited, especially insummer.High surf closures – this should not occur in Mahaiùla section – ever. Thepark was closed from the gate to the ocean for 4-5 days in a row this winterduring high surf. Not only was it fine to be at the park, including theshoreline and in the water (for all except maybe the first day when the surfwas un-rideable), the public was threatened with citation and/or arrest ifthey even walked into the park. This is a totally unnecessary focus forenforcement personnel. 1) High surf is what much of the surfing publicwants and should be able to enjoy and 2) people should be able to hike intothe park as many people did safely the days the park was closed, myhusband and I being two of them. If protection of swimmers is the goal, pay

a life guard to keep people out of the water on the most treacherous daysand watch swimmers who generally stay near the shore rather than have aDLNR enforcement person sitting at the gate.Protection of Kekaha Kai State Park and its fragile on- and off-shoreresources from potential threat of a 250-acre drag strip-motorsportfacility being built adjacent and mauka of the park.

The state should do all it can to protect the park and give it a bufferon all sides, despite the airport location to the south. However, whengiven the opportunity, the DLNR was contradictory in protection ofthis park when it issued a decision that a motorsport facility would bebetter situated next to HawaiÌ Island’s only State, noncommercial,wilderness park rather than near the enormous and alreadyindustrial landfill at Waikoloa. This decision should be reversedimmediately as plans loom to build that motorsport facility in thatcontroversial and potentially disastrous location.

Mahaiùla section:

Retain unpaved road - The road to Mahaiùla was left unpaved (passableto 2-wheel drive vehicles) for many reasons, most having to do withmaintaining the vision and wilderness ambiance of the park. It’s clear thatextreme use of the northern Maniniòwali section is due to the road beingpaved as well as having showers available.No showers and running water - To the best of my knowledge, thissection was not meant to have amenities like showers and/or running wateragain, for purposes of keeping the Mahaiùla section as unimproved andwilderness-style as possible.No surf contests – don’t allow the exclusive use of shoreline andnearshore waters for commercial use nor allow any special interest use thatinhibits the public from passive use and enjoyment of the park.

*I was a member of the State’s Advisory Task Force for this park and took part inpublic scoping process fro the beginning.

Create a mechanism to better inform all boaters including tour operators, divers, fishingboats of whale and other marine protection rules.

Overall, enforcement of rules in our parks is lacking including on- and off-shore. Isee violations of all sorts of rules including approaching whales illegally on aregular basis during winter months by both recreational and commercial boaters. Educating the public seems crucial as well as lacking. Notice could be made inmany ways including with emails and social network sites but could also be donewith better signage at harbors and businesses who engage in commercial andnoncommercial boating activities.

Regulate manta ray and dolphin watching/tours

There are too many breaches of common sense and law to mention when it comesto manta ray and dolphin tours. (I’ve even witnessed dolphins being thrown baitat Keauhou Bay by manta dive boats to lure them each night into the tourarea.)

As the amount of commercial operations increase, so does the opportunity and willto limit these activities. Dolphins should enjoy the same limited protection as whalesas far as approaching them (mothers and calfs having special protection). Rules formanta ray operations seem virtually nonexistent. The industry has become atravesty whose affects on manta populations is likely negative and as likely as yetunknown.

Kiholo State Park

Hours of operation are excessively restrictive. The gate closes at a mostunfortunate 6pm. The gate should remain open until dark (not sunset) every day sothat beach and ocean users can make the long trek required to their vehicles ifthey’re enjoying other areas of the park.increased camping needed – Camping should be increased to a minimum 5 daysa week so that those who want to camp don’t have to do so on weekends if theirschedule doesn’t allow or they’re looking for a more wilderness experience. As withincreased days for camping, more camping spaces should be created as wasdiscussed at park meetings as potential “future” options for access and enjoymentof the park.

County funding allocated from state

Funding for counties should go to 1) maintenance of existing parks and 2)enforcement of DLNR rules especially where extremely lacking, like at KeauhouBay (see above re manta dives), and providing more camping in West HawaiÌwhere it’s particularly lacking.

From: [email protected]: Catie CullisonSubject: Canoe cove for Kona Old Airport parkDate: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 10:56:09 AM

Please include the canoe cove in the Old Airport park plan.

Mahalo,

George H. RobertsonPO Box 44490Kamuela, HI 96743

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From: Bill RosehillTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Hawaii Outdoor Recreation Plank - Canoe Cove at Old Kona Airport ParkDate: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 6:21:26 PM

Aloha Ms. Cullison!

This responds to the DLNR's request for input regarding improvements at the Old Kona Airport Park. We are indire need of a canoe cove/landing allowing for ocean access along the mostly inaccessible Kona coastline.

I am Founder and President of Kona Athletic Club, a non-profit outrigger canoe club in Kona that has been insupport of a canoe cove/landing at the Old Kona Airport Park since its inception many years ago. There havebeen four (4) canoe clubs operating off Kailua pier for many decades. We all vie for crowded canoe storagespace between the pier bathrooms and the Hotel King Kamehameha. The DLNR-BOR has, for the most part,restricted public access/parking on the pier since 9/11. Several hundred paddlers must find parking elsewhere,often parking in nearby commercial businesses properties. Personal property (car keys, etc.) left at each clubs'respective site is subject to theft while the paddler is out in the canoe practicing.

The proposed canoe cove at the Old Kona Airport would have ample parking not only for paddlers, but for allocean goers. The ocean there would be void of all commercial vessels and the weekly Love Boat which bothcreate unsafe paddling opportunities. The first of four canoe halau has been built directly mauka of the proposedcove. The other three, to be located in the same general area, are in the County's park plan. The cove would beconsistent with the halau locale thereby making it convenient for clubs to maintain their canoes.

We would appreciate the inclusion of a canoe landing in your park plans. Contact me at your convenience if I canbe of further assistance.

Mahalo,

Bill RosehillPresidentKona Athletic Club(808) [email protected]

From: Christopher D SeymourTo: Catie CullisonSubject: RE: Public Comment to 2015 Hawai‘i Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation PlanDate: Friday, May 01, 2015 1:19:09 PM

Big Island Mountain Bike Association 318 East Kawili Street Hilo Hawai‘i 96720-808-961-4452

April 30th, 2015

To: PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc.Attn: Catie Cullison, AICP1001 Bishop Street, Suite 650Honolulu, HI 96813-3484

RE: Public Comment to 2015 Hawai‘i Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Aloha mai,

In 2012 the Big Island Mountain Bike Association (BIMBA)partnered with Hawai‘i Stateforestry as well as the Hawai‘i Island Department of Natural Resources in establishingHawai‘i States’ first official mountain bicycling park located in the Hilo district in the

This pilot program requires bicyclists to sign a waiver, good for one year, and supplies a mapof the area (included as an attachment at the bottom of this email).

After reviewing the 2015 draft and summary reports, let it be noted that this invaluableresource to community members for recreation was left out of the SCORP plan.

Timber Management Area mountain biking part to the SCORP as a resource.

Let it also be recognized that under the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program(HAWAI‘I STIP), under guideline HS21, National Recreational Trails Program, a federal-aidassistance program to help the State provide and maintain recreational trails for bothmotorized and non-motorized recreational use, has not been utilized here on Hawai‘i Island.This is unfortunate because directly after Hurricane Isselle landed on Hawai‘i Island, thismountain biking area suffered heavy devastation. However, due to efforts from BIMBA, wedonated over 450 man-hours on cleaning and restoration. Lisa Hadeway from DLNR andChris Graper from Department of Forestry were our contacts for the cleanup project.

Biking Park as part of the 2015 SCORP survey and resource assessment. Please contact mewith any further questions.

Me ka mahalo nui loa,

Chris Seymour

Big Island Mountain Bike Association 808-961-4452

From: Christopher D SeymourTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Lower Waiakea Mountain Bicycle Park map/broshureDate: Friday, May 01, 2015 1:22:37 PMAttachments: Lower Waiakea Bicycle trail brochure.pdf

aloha e Catie, Here is the map. Thanks again for your efforts on completing the Hawai'i State SCORP for 2015.Mahalo hou, Chris Seymour808-961-4452

LOWER WAI KEAMOUNTAIN BICYCLE PARK

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources,Division of Forestry & Wildlife

N Ala Hele Hawai‘i Trail & Access System

Big Island Mountain Bike Associa on

Please ride responsibly and TREAD LIGHTLY. Helmet userequired. Make sure your equipment is safe. Educateyourself and others about the rules for riding in thispark. Stay on designated trails. Leave NO trace. Packout what you pack in. Drugs and alcohol prohibited.

Open 7 days a week

Lower

Wai

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Mou

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Quarry Rd

PARK

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The Lower Wai kea Mountain Bicycle Park (a.k.a.Kulani Trails) is approximately 1.5 miles west ofthe Pana‘ewa Zoo o ofStainback Highway, withinthe district of South Hilo.As the state’s rst Mountain Bicycle Park, this areawas established to meetthe growing demand forHawai‘i Island mountainbicycling recrea onists,while striving to protectand preserve the surrounding natural and cultural resources.

Challenge yourself on thisght network of technical

mixed single and doubletrack trails that windthrough a tall Eucalyptusforest. Cul vate your riding skills on an everchanging surface full ofrocks, roots, logs and other obstacles. Rain or shine,no one ride in Kulani is thesame as the next.

To help you be er iden fyand enjoy the park, thisguide will assist you inloca ng designated trailsand areas for mountainbiking recrea on as well asgive you the rules of thepark to ensure safe andresponsible use.

The original purpose of the Wai kea Timber ManagementArea was to establish a forest resource base which couldprovide a sustainable wood supply for Hawai‘i’s forestproducts industry. The State had acquired a por on of landfrom the Puna Sugar Company and in the mid 1980s planted eucalyptus for poten al wood chipping and veneerproducts. The “Tall Trees” area quickly grew, with treesgrowing nearly y feet in height within a ve year span.

Due to ideal soil condi ons, the “Tall Trees” area became apopular des na on for motorcyclists and mountain bikersalike. Early motorcycle events in the late 1980s opened upareas inside the replanted tract, and as early as 1989 therst of a series of mountain biking events and fun rides

were being held. A major nding of the state in 1994deemed mountain biking ac vi es in this area were a nonland use issue, which then allowed the con nuance of permit acceptance through the Department of Land and Natural Resources. The Big Island Mountain Bike Associa onhas con nued to hold special events since 1994.

Quality and length of single track trails, close proximity toHilo, and ideal soil condi ons make the area a rac ve tomountain bikers. The trails have also come to be known asone of the most technical riding areas anywhere. Peopleclaim that if you can ride in the Lower Wai kea Forest Reserve, you could theore cally ride anywhere in the world.

RIDE SMART. Bring a helmet, map, rst aid kit, spareparts and tools, phone, and plenty of water on your rides.

This trail system is amul use area that isshared by hikers, hunters and other outdoorenthusiasts. Please beaware of the following:

The park is open tohun ng on a daily basisRiders are recom

mended to wear blazeorange outer garmentsHunters with dogsO road motorcyclistsHikers and runnersPigs and other wildlifeCellular phone recepon may be limited

A shallow layer of soil on

a fairly new lava ow

makes the mud layer thin

on trails — ideal condi

ons for o road bicycle

riding, rain or shine.

Learn to ride here andbe able to ride anywhere in the world.

In order to use this park, you are required toobtain a permit and complete a waiver agreement which is available at the Division of For

estry and Wildlife in Hilo at 19 East KawiliStreet (808 974 4221) , or in Waimea at 66

1220A Lalamilo Road (808 887 6063).

Aloha —Welcome! M ‘aukala — History

N Lula — Rules and Regula ons

Call Emergency 911

Division of Forestry 808 974 4221

Report Viola ons to DOCARE 808 643 3567

All visitors to the park must sign in at thedesignated Check In Sta on with a permitHelmet use requiredAlways stay on designated trailsAll local, state and federal laws apply

In An Emergency

From: Lester TamayoTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Outdoor recreation planDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 3:51:14 PM

How come if its a outdoor recreation plan it does not include a 4x4 trail for vehicals.I think it would be only fair to include all types of outdoor recreation vehicles. And itwould keep 4wheelers out of areas that there no supposed to be

From: Donald TaylorTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Outdoor Recreation plan 2015Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 8:35:12 AM

Thank you for seeking public input from residents of our great state. Outdoor recreation opportunitiesare extremely important in Hawaii, not only for residents, but also for tourists.

I will first admit that I have only read the summary. Since I live on the Big Island, I am most familiarwith the situation here. In West Hawaii, we need more bike routes and walking/running trails. As youknow, we are home to the world Ironman. This and the related triathalons like the Lavaman and Honu,bring many active tourists to us. We need to offer a bike loop along the Queen K highway and back viaPalumanui. The new Ane K road is a start for this. It had not occurred to me how few trails we haveuntil a visitor who was running on Alii Drive in Kailua Kona stopped me last Sunday and asked wherethe trails were. Fact is, Alii Drive, cars and all, is our trail. We do have a short loop that has beendeveloped at the Old Airport. It is nice, but not the distance for a runner.

We bring all these active folks from all over the world and do not provide much. I see them up inCaptain Cook trying to ride our very busy and narrow highway in South Kona on a bicycle and feel sorryfor putting them in this unsafe situation.

We are the reverse of Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams. He sai " If you build it, they will come". Wealready have the people coming. Now we need to capitalize on this steady stream of well heeledtourists. respond by building. It will also get our residents off the couch and active!

Thank you.

Don [email protected] Box 1110Captain Cook, HI, USA, 96704808-854-1762

From: Joseph VenturaTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Off highway vehicle areas on the island of mauiDate: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:10:45 PM

To womb it may concern,On the island of maui there are currently NO legal off highway vehicle areas.People are forced on to a very restrictive MX track in Puunene that allows only a few types of vehicles.

The other option is to ride on private land (very limited if at all)Or illegally, which happens often.There are a lot of people on maui that want a legal riding area (both trail and semi open area).There is already a large aftermarket that supports this hobby, but currently no legal ridding areas.

I know there was some talk a few years ago about an area in west maui, but the "crash in 2007" madefunds no longer available.I believe that maui is currently the only major Hawaiian Island without a legal ridding area.

Thank you for your time and I am available for any questions.Joseph Ventura.808 [email protected]

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From: Dennis VierraTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Scrop feed backDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:04:52 PM

Thank you for allowing the public to provide feed back to the 2015 SCORP plan.

My name is Dennis Vierra, the Big Islands Na Ala Hele advisory council OHV representative. My concernsare that no where in the plan is there any mention of OHV recreation.The State of Hawaii for many years have received federal funding to develop and maintain trails inHawaii under the Recreational trails program( RTP FUNDS). Why is there no mention of this in thecomprehensive plan?I suggest that all State recreational plans for 2015 include OHV recreation. Also your agency shouldcontact the DLNR and find out what programs they are working on and coordinate the development orrecreational trails for OHV as well as other users.If i can be of any assistance please feel free to write or call me.

Thank you

Dennis Vierra808-990-9321808-990-9322212 Alaloa RoadHilo,Hawaii 96720

From: Julie WettsteinTo: Catie CullisonSubject: How to spend fundsDate: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 3:36:23 PM

What about the Kona Motorsports Speedway. It is a very much needed item in Kona and will offer manytypes of recreation.

Julie Wettstein, Broker808-345-6934

From: CandaceTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Resident Input: Hawai"i Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2015 UpdateDate: Sunday, April 26, 2015 12:13:48 PM

Thank you for the opportunity to provide input from Hawaii state residents. I readyour draft Hawai'i Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2015 Update.

Two priorities.1. Multi-use walking/bike paths. The DNLR could address the top six categorieslisted on figure 18 (page 59) plus promote our Hawaiian culture by the creation ofmulti-use walking/bike paths to existing recreational areas. The categories listed are:Visiting Historic Site, Nature viewing, Visiting Scenic Lookout, Picnicking/BBQ,Walking on paths, tracks, or sidewalks, and Hiking. Multi-use walking/cycling pathshave three other benefits. They promote health. They are less expensive toimplement and maintain than other recreational facilities. And residents and visitorsalike will enjoy.

2. Maintenance of existing recreational facilities. Several places in the draftidentified the backlog of deferred maintenance of existing parks and facilities. Theliability concerns should make addressing this backlog before any new parks or newrecreational facilities be implemented. Of specific concern is the discussion of a newoutdoor shooting range on the Big Island which many residents are against andshould not happen at the proposed location.

Thank you for this opportunity for input.

Martha Wheeler, Resident of Hawai'i, Big Island

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From: Catie CullisonTo: Bethany WylieSubject: FW: Kahuku MX Park - A Good Thing!Date: Monday, April 20, 2015 7:43:08 PM

-----Original Message-----From: Greg Wood [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 12:11 AMTo: Catie CullisonSubject: Kahuku MX Park - A Good Thing!

My friends and family ride trails and track most weekends and love it. The park should get morefunding ASAP to improve the facilities. The volunteers do an amazing job!

I'm available for more positive comment if needed.

Mahalo!

Greg Woodc. [email protected]

From: Gina YasudaTo: Catie CullisonSubject: 2015 outdoor recreation planDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 1:18:30 PM

To Whom It May Concern,

My Family and I enjoy going to Kahuku Motocross Park every single weekend. My sons are 9 and 11 years old. This is a great place because our family is together the entire weekend and the boys just ride during the day and rest at night.

This is the only legal place to ride a dirt bike or quad on the entire island of Oahu. Many families like ours enjoy having a place like this. There is much improvements that could be done to the park. There are several tracks in the park and there is also a perimeter trail. Only asmall group of volunteers help to maintain the park and there are always talk about the park being taken away.

Monday –Friday the military has use of the park and only on Saturday’s and Sunday’s the park is open to the public for dirt bike and quad riding.

Please visit and take a look at this park and see for yourselves how many families use and enjoythis park on the weekends.

Blessings,

Gina YasudaAdmissions(808) 836-4480 Dir line(808) 836-4415 FaxChristian AcademyPreschool – 12th grade3400 Moanalua RoadHonolulu, Hawaii 96819www.capatriots.org

From: julie ziemelis #1To: Catie CullisonSubject: Input on West Hawaii rec planDate: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 10:18:27 AM

Aloha Catie:I read in the West Hawaii Today that you were looking for input into the rec plan forour island.

It sounds like you have been hearing people ask for “facilities maintenance”,,,YES YES YES..our public beach bathrooms are a disaster. They need new doors/stalls and need to be checked more frequently. I write a blog for things to do in Kona on Facebook and on the web and I almost don’t want to tell people to go to Kahalu’u Beach park or White Sands since those bathrooms look like they have not been funded since the sixties for renovations/upgrades/repair. The structures at Kahala’u (Snorkel Beach) park are in DESPERATE need of repairs and yellow caution tape around one of the dining pavilions for months along with the rock wall mess caused by high surf this winter makes that beach look like a third world country. While Hilo gets new trails and play structures and Kona is left with rotting facilities..well…it would be time to look at West Hawaii for basic renovations and repairs.

Thank you for whatever you can do to help the Keauhou area/Magic Sands where HUNDREDS of tourists come to enjoy the ocean.

Julie Ziemelis-OwnerZiemelis CommunicationsIntegrated Communications Expert-PR/Social Media/MarketingP: 808-854-6769E: [email protected]: www.JulieZiemelis.comBlog: 365Kona.com

APPENDIX DOutdoor Recreation Agencies and Funds

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so m

anag

es f

ishe

ry m

anag

emen

t ar

eas,

mar

ine

life

cons

erva

tion

dist

rict

s,

fish

aggr

egat

ing

devi

ces,

an

d fr

eshw

ater

pub

lic fi

shin

g ar

eas.

D

ivis

ion

of F

ores

try

& W

ildlif

e D

OFA

W’s

m

issi

on

is

to

resp

onsi

bly

man

age

and

prot

ect

wat

ersh

eds,

nativ

e ec

osys

tem

s, an

d cu

ltura

l re

sour

ces

and

prov

ide

outd

oor

recr

eatio

n an

d su

stai

nabl

e fo

rest

pro

duct

s

HA

WA

I‘I S

TATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIVE

OU

TDO

OR

RECR

EATI

ON

PLA

N 2

015

UPD

ATE

Appe

ndix

D

AG

ENC

Y R

OLE

IN O

UTD

OO

R R

ECR

EATI

ON

op

port

uniti

es,

whi

le

faci

litat

ing

part

ners

hips

, co

mm

unity

in

volv

emen

t an

d ed

ucat

ion.

D

OFA

W

man

ages

th

e st

ate’

s ap

prox

imat

ely

900,

000-

acre

sy

stem

of

fo

rest

an

d na

tura

l re

serv

es,

plan

t an

d w

ildlif

e sa

nctu

arie

s, a

nd w

ilder

ness

and

ga

me

man

agem

ent a

nd p

ublic

hun

ting

area

s.

- Nat

ural

Are

a Re

serv

es S

yste

m

(NA

RS)

NA

RS w

as e

stab

lishe

d to

pre

serv

e, in

per

petu

ity, l

and

and

wat

er a

reas

that

sup

port

com

mun

ities

of t

he n

atur

al fl

ora

and

faun

a, a

s w

ell a

s ge

olog

ical

site

s, o

f Haw

ai‘i.

The

sys

tem

co

ntai

ns 2

0 re

serv

es o

n fiv

e is

land

s, e

ncom

pass

ing

123,

431

acre

s. M

any

rese

rves

are

clo

sed

to re

crea

tion

to p

rese

rve

the

flora

and

faun

a in

as

unm

odifi

ed a

way

as

poss

ible

, but

ther

e ar

e a

few

that

pro

vide

recr

eatio

n, in

clud

ing

Ka‘

ena

Poin

t on

O‘a

hu a

nd ‘A

hihi

-Kin

a‘u

on M

aui.

- Nā

Ala

Hel

e (N

AH

), H

awai

‘i St

atew

ide

Trai

ls

&

Acc

ess

Prog

ram

Esta

blis

hed

in 1

988,

NA

H i

s D

OFA

W’s

pri

mar

y re

crea

tiona

l pr

ogra

m.

NA

H’s

dir

ectiv

es a

re t

o (a

) re

gula

te a

ctiv

ity f

or

spec

ific

trai

ls

and

acce

sses

, (b

) co

nduc

t tr

ail

and

acce

ss

inve

ntor

y an

d cl

assi

ficat

ion,

(c) i

nves

tigat

e po

tent

ial a

nd n

eede

d tr

ails

and

acc

esse

s, (

d) e

xam

ine

lega

l is

sues

ass

ocia

ted

with

tr

ails

and

acc

esse

s, (e

) act

as

poin

t of c

onta

ct fo

r tr

ail a

nd a

cces

s in

form

atio

n an

d is

sues

, and

(f) c

ondu

ct tr

ail a

nd a

cces

s ad

viso

ry

coun

cil m

eetin

gs. N

AH

’s p

rim

ary

man

agem

ent a

ctiv

ities

are

to

cons

truc

t, re

stor

e, a

nd m

aint

ain

trai

ls a

nd a

cces

s roa

ds.

- Hun

ting

Prog

ram

D

OFA

W's

publ

ic h

untin

g pr

ogra

m s

uppo

rts

hunt

ing

on p

ublic

an

d pr

ivat

e la

nds

by p

rovi

ding

a s

truc

ture

d pr

ogra

m t

hat

is

acce

ssib

le to

all

and

prom

otes

and

enc

oura

ges

part

icip

atio

n. T

he

prog

ram

al

so

focu

ses

on

prov

idin

g hu

nter

ac

cess

to

re

mot

e/pr

istin

e si

tes

to h

elp

cont

rol g

ame

popu

latio

ns in

tho

se

area

s.

Div

isio

n of

Con

serv

atio

n &

Re

sour

ces

Enfo

rcem

ent

(DO

CA

RE)

DO

CA

RE

cons

olid

ates

of

al

l th

e en

forc

emen

t fu

nctio

ns

of

DLN

R in

to o

ne d

ivis

ion.

It

enfo

rces

the

rul

es a

nd r

egul

atio

ns

rela

ted

to f

ishi

ng,

hunt

ing,

boa

ting,

and

oce

an r

ecre

atio

n, a

s w

ell a

s th

ose

cove

ring

act

iviti

es o

n Fo

rest

Res

erve

land

s, la

nds

and

wat

ers

with

in t

he C

onse

rvat

ion

Dis

tric

t (a

s de

sign

ated

by

the

Stat

e La

nd U

se C

omm

issi

on),

stat

e sh

ores

, Nā

Ala

Hel

e tr

ails

, an

d in

pa

rks,

w

ildlif

e sa

nctu

arie

s,

Mar

ine

Life

C

onse

rvat

ion

Dis

tric

ts,

and

NA

Rs.

DO

CA

RE a

lso

adm

inis

ters

th

e H

awai

‘i H

unte

r Edu

catio

n Pr

ogra

m.

Land

Div

isio

n Th

e La

nd D

ivis

ion

of D

LNR

is r

espo

nsib

le f

or m

anag

ing

stat

e-ow

ned

land

s in

w

ays

that

w

ill

prom

ote

the

soci

al,

HA

WA

I‘I S

TATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIVE

OU

TDO

OR

RECR

EATI

ON

PLA

N 2

015

UPD

ATE

Appe

ndix

D

AG

ENC

Y R

OLE

IN O

UTD

OO

R R

ECR

EATI

ON

en

viro

nmen

tal,

and

econ

omic

wel

l-bei

ng o

f Haw

ai‘i’

s pe

ople

. It

also

ens

ures

tha

t th

ese

land

s ar

e us

ed i

n ac

cord

ance

with

the

go

als,

pol

icie

s, a

nd p

lans

of

the

stat

e.

Land

s th

at a

re n

ot s

et

asid

e fo

r us

e by

oth

er g

over

nmen

t ag

enci

es c

ome

with

in t

he

dire

ct p

urvi

ew o

f the

div

isio

n.

Offi

ce o

f Con

serv

atio

n an

d C

oast

al

Land

s (O

CC

L)

The

OC

CL

is re

spon

sibl

e fo

r ove

rsee

ing

appr

oxim

atel

y 2

mill

ion

acre

s of

pri

vate

and

pub

lic la

nds

that

lie

with

in t

he S

tate

Lan

d U

se C

onse

rvat

ion

Dis

tric

t. It

is a

lso

resp

onsi

ble

for

over

sigh

t on

beac

h an

d m

arin

e la

nds

out t

o th

e se

awar

d ex

tent

of t

he s

tate

’s

juri

sdic

tion.

O

CC

L is

th

e le

ad

agen

cy

with

au

thor

ity

for

mai

ntai

ning

pub

lic a

cces

s to

and

alon

g H

awai

‘i’s

shor

elin

es.

Div

isio

n of

Boa

ting

& O

cean

Re

crea

tion

(DO

BOR)

D

OBO

R pr

ovid

es fa

cilit

ies

and

supp

ort f

or r

ecre

atio

nal b

oatin

g an

d oc

ean-

base

d re

crea

tion

activ

ities

. D

OBO

R m

anag

es,

oper

ates

, reg

ulat

es, a

nd m

aint

ains

15

inde

pend

ent

boat

ram

ps,

two

deep

dra

ft ha

rbor

s, fo

ur la

ndin

gs, e

ight

offs

hore

moo

ring

s,

four

pub

lic s

hore

lines

, 20

smal

l bo

at h

arbo

rs, a

nd f

our

wha

rfs

thro

ugho

ut

the

stat

e.

The

Div

isio

n al

so

deve

lops

an

d im

plem

ents

rule

s to

pro

mot

e bo

atin

g sa

fety

and

redu

ce c

onfli

cts

betw

een

vari

ous

recr

eatio

nal

user

gr

oups

, ha

ndle

s ve

ssel

re

gist

ratio

n, a

nd i

nves

tigat

es b

oatin

g ac

cide

nts.

Thr

ough

the

co

llect

ion

of u

ser

fees

, reg

istr

atio

n fe

es, m

arin

e fu

el t

axes

, and

bo

atin

g pr

oper

ty r

enta

l inc

ome,

DO

BOR

is o

ne o

f the

few

sta

te

agen

cies

that

is w

holly

sel

f-suf

ficie

nt.

Dep

artm

ent o

f Tra

nspo

rtat

ion

Hig

hway

s Div

isio

n Th

e D

OT

Hig

hway

s D

ivis

ion

adm

inis

ters

fed

eral

fun

ds f

rom

M

ovin

g A

head

for P

rogr

ess

in th

e 21

st C

entu

ry (M

AP-

21),

whi

ch

prov

ides

rei

mbu

rsem

ents

to

agen

cies

for

tra

nspo

rtat

ion

rela

ted

proj

ects

, in

clud

ing

trai

ls,

bike

way

s, a

nd o

ther

fac

ilitie

s w

ith

recr

eatio

n po

tent

ial.

See

Sect

ion

Erro

r! R

efer

ence

sou

rce

not

foun

d.. I

n ad

ditio

n, th

e D

ivis

ion

prov

ides

a n

umbe

r of

roa

dsid

e lo

okou

ts a

long

sta

te h

ighw

ays.

H

arbo

rs D

ivis

ion

The

DO

T H

arbo

rs

Div

isio

n ad

min

iste

rs

the

stat

ewid

e co

mm

erci

al h

arbo

r sy

stem

, w

hich

con

sist

s of

ten

com

mer

cial

ha

rbor

s on

six

isla

nds.

Alth

ough

DO

T is

pri

mar

ily f

ocus

ed o

n co

mm

erci

al c

argo

act

iviti

es,

som

e of

the

har

bors

foc

us o

n to

uris

m a

nd c

omm

erci

al fi

shin

g op

erat

ions

. For

exa

mpl

e, in

the

O‘a

hu C

omm

erci

al H

arbo

rs 2

020

Mas

ter

Plan

, pl

ans

for

Kew

alo

Basi

n re

flect

a

grad

ual

tran

sitio

n to

oc

ean-

base

d to

uris

t ac

tiviti

es w

ith c

omm

erci

al f

ishi

ng b

eing

rel

ocat

ed t

o H

onol

ulu

HA

WA

I‘I S

TATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIVE

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OR

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ON

PLA

N 2

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ATE

Appe

ndix

D

AG

ENC

Y R

OLE

IN O

UTD

OO

R R

ECR

EATI

ON

H

arbo

r and

Ke‘

ehi L

agoo

n.

Paci

fic C

oope

rativ

e St

udie

s U

nit

(PC

SU)

PCSU

col

labo

rate

s w

ith th

e U

.S. N

atio

nal P

ark

Serv

ice

as w

ell a

s pr

ivat

e, s

tate

, and

oth

er fe

dera

l lan

d or

gani

zatio

ns to

pro

tect

cu

ltura

l and

nat

ural

bio

dive

rsity

in th

e Pa

cific

whi

le

enco

urag

ing

a su

stai

nabl

e ec

onom

y. P

roje

cts

rang

e fr

om

stud

ying

end

ange

red

bird

spe

cies

to re

stor

ing

the

grea

t fis

hpon

d se

awal

l at K

alok

o-H

onokōh

au N

atio

nal H

isto

ric

Park

to

man

agin

g w

ater

shed

s.

HA

WA

I‘I S

TATE

CO

MPR

EHEN

SIVE

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OR

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PLA

N 2

015

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ATE

Appe

ndix

D

Tabl

e C.

Fed

eral

Out

door

Rec

reat

ion

Fund

s

FUN

D N

AM

E A

GEN

CY

GEN

ERA

L PU

RPO

SE

Land

and

Wat

er

Con

serv

atio

n Fu

nd

Nat

iona

l Par

ks S

ervi

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Out

door

recr

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n

Surp

lus

Fede

ral P

rope

rty

(Pub

lic L

aw 9

1-48

5)

Nat

iona

l Par

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Prog

ram

to o

ffer s

urpl

us

fede

ral p

rope

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and

form

al

mili

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pro

pert

y to

loca

l go

vern

men

ts fo

r par

k,

recr

eatio

n an

d op

en s

pace

us

e.

Mov

ing

Ahe

ad fo

r Pro

gres

s in

the

21st C

entu

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AP-

21)

Fede

ral H

ighw

ay

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inis

trat

ion

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ace

tran

spor

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d sa

fety

incl

udin

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ansp

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(p

edes

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d bi

cycl

e fa

cilit

ies)

Re

crea

tiona

l Tra

ils P

rogr

am

Fede

ral H

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ay

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inis

trat

ion

Dev

elop

and

mai

ntai

n m

otor

ized

and

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recr

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tson

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.S. F

ish

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man

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id in

Spo

rt F

ish

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orat

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.S. F

ish

and

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rest

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serv

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agem

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ncem

ent o

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rt

fishi

ng re

sour

ces

Hou

sing

and

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mun

ity

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elop

men

t Act

of 1

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Dep

artm

ent o

f Hou

sing

an

d U

rban

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elop

men

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rant

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hbor

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faci

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open

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arks

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aGra

nt

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iona

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anic

and

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tmos

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inis

trat

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chin

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re

crea

tion

rese

arch

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stal

and

Est

uari

ne L

and

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serv

atio

n Pr

ogra

m

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iona

l Oce

anic

and

A

tmos

pher

ic

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inis

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ion

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chin

g fu

nds

for

perm

anen

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tect

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of

coas

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re

sour

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with

hig

h ec

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val

ue

Coa

stal

Zon

e M

anag

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atio

nal O

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dmin

istr

atio

n

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pla

nnin

g an

d pr

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rant

s (in

clud

es

recr

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nal c

ompo

nent

)

HA

WA

I‘I S

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EHEN

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Appe

ndix

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e D.

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te O

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D N

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Stat

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unds

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k A

dmin

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NR

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artm

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the

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em

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NR

fund

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NR

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ate

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ies

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APPENDIX EOpen Project Selection Process

Sample LWCF Rating Worksheets


Appendix E

APPLICANT: [ ] State [ ] County

PROJECT: [ ] Construction [ ] Acquisition

GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED:

DATE SUBMITTED:

The National Park Service (NPS) has established criteria for evaluating applications for the receipt of LWCF grant funds in the Federal Financial Assistance Manual for the LWCF Program dated October 1, 2008. 1. LWCF REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet all these criteria to be considered. No points are given for these criteria. The “yes” box must be checked for each item below for application to be considered.

A. Project meets requirements of LWCF Act by meeting one of the following objectives:

1. Acquisition of a high-priority resources that will promote opportunities for outdoor recreation

2. Construction or rehabilitation of a recreation facility to meet design standards and safety.

___Yes ___No

B. Project applicant is eligible to receive LWCF grant funds. ___Yes ___No

C. Project meets ADA accessibility requirements. ___Yes ___No


Appendix E

2. APPLICATION READINESS

Advance preparation and ability to execute a successful project is important. Two (2) points will be given for each “yes” answer; zero (0) points will be given for each “no” answer. The maximum rating total is 8 points.

A. Previous grants have been satisfactorily completed and managed.

___Yes ___No

B. A complete application has been submitted by deadline and application provides evidence of following: ___Yes ___No

State and County permits obtained.

Construction plans completed if applicable.

Land appraisal has been completed for acquisition projects.

Project is ready to begin within one year of agreement signing.

Project will be completed within five years of agreement signing.

C. Applicant has 50% of funding match available. ___Yes ___No

D. Applicant has provided opportunity for public input. ___Yes ___No

PREREQUISITES TOTAL _____ Points


Appendix E

3. MEETING PRIORITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION IN THE SCORP STRATEGIC PLAN (non-wetland projects. Wetland projects skip to question 5).

Projects will be evaluated on their ability to meet the high priority needs and issues reflected in the 2014 SCORP and the goals, objectives, and actions identified in the Strategic Plan. One (1) point will be given for each “yes” answer; zero (0) points will be given for each “no” answer. The maximum rating is 16 points.

A. GOAL 1: PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCE

1. Does the project provide new, renovated, or expanded facilities and/or

infrastructure to support high demand outdoor recreation activities? The identified high priority recreation needs/demands include:

Walking, jogging, bicycling paths

Sightseeing

Beach activities and ocean recreation

Picnicking and camping

Hiking opportunities, including access to trails and improved trail conditions

Sports fields to accommodate a variety of uses

___Yes ___No

2. Does the project provide new or enhanced accessibility to outdoor recreation? Bike and pedestrian networks that connect communities and recreation areas are a high priority need.

___Yes ___No

3. Does the project address a safety need or requirement for recreation users? This may include both physical improvements as well as interpretive devices to disseminate information.

___Yes ___No 4. Does the project accommodate outdoor recreation for all residents and

visitors, regardless of age, ability and socioeconomic status? The project should address compliance with ADA for recreational facilities and programs. ___Yes ___No

5. Does the project assist in resolving an outdoor recreation issue, either between recreational users or with the environment?

___Yes ___No


Appendix E

B. GOAL 2: EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC OUTDOOR RECREATION

1. Does the project provide new or expanded land area for public outdoor recreation through acquisition or other venues, such as land donations or transfers? ___Yes ___No

2. Does the project provide public access to recreational resources that may not have been present or may have been limited previously? ___Yes ___No

3. Does the project help resolve a user conflict by providing new recreation space? ___Yes ___No

C. GOAL 3: ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY PEOPLE THROUGH OUTDOOR

RECREATION

1. Does the project encourage youth to “get outdoors” and participate in a recreational activity? This may include playgrounds for young children, courts for youth play, and sports fields for youth leagues.

___Yes ___No

2. Does the project provide recreational opportunities for both individual activity and group sports?

___Yes ___No

3. Does the project provide a recreational opportunity or facility in a community or area where such opportunities and facilities are not currently available?

___Yes ___No

4. Does the project provide physical fitness as a co-benefit with a mode of transportation or other activity? This would include pathways that connect places where people live and work.

___Yes ___No D. GOAL 4: PROMOTE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT PRESERVE AND SUSTAIN

HAWAI’I’S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES


Appendix E

1. Does the project encourage outdoor recreation and facilities that support cultural activities, such as community gardening of kalo, hunting, fishing, and canoeing?

___Yes ___No

2. Does the project involve outdoor recreation that is compatible with preserving and sustaining the natural resources? This may include recreation activities such as fishing, hunting, and hiking, where there is a direct impact on the natural resources.

___Yes ___No

3. Does the project promote the public’s awareness and understanding of the natural and cultural resources, through such venues as interpretation, to enhance the protection, preservation, and sustainability of these resources?

___Yes ___No

4. Does the project consider incorporate measures to reduce impacts from the potential effects of climate change, such as preserve natural landscape features that mitigate climate change impacts and locates or relocates facilities out of flood-prone, tsunami hazard, or projected sea-level rise areas?

___Yes ___No

STRATEGIC PLAN TOTAL _____ Points

4. OTHER PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA Factors such as compliance with other adopted plans and equitable distribution of LWCF resources are also important for consideration in the selection process. One (1) point will be given for each “yes” answer; zero (0) points will be given for each “no” answer. The maximum rating is 8 points.

A. Does this project provide a park or recreational opportunity that is not currently offered in the applicant’s jurisdiction?

___Yes ___No

B. Does this project provide a park or recreational opportunity that is not currently offered in the applicant’s jurisdiction?

___Yes ___No


Appendix E

C. Does the project support the acquisition of recreation lands identified in County-adopted open space plans?

___Yes ___No

D. Does the project support development of outdoor recreation projects identified in State or County planning documents?

___Yes ___No

E. Does the project reflect a partnership with the community to provide expanded outdoor recreation activities and/or the maintenance of recreation facilities?

___Yes ___No

F. The project does not include elements that limit public recreation or user safety? ___Yes ___No

G. Does the project promote the use of low-energy or low-maintenance or vandal-

resistant features? ___Yes ___No

H. Does the project avoid potential impacts from sea level rise? ___Yes ___No

OTHER CRITERIA _____ Points 5. ABILITY TO ADDRESS WETLANDS PRIORITY CONSERVATION PLAN (complete this section for

wetland projects only)

A. Scarcity & Vulnerability (maximum 6 points) 1. The wetland is a coastal wetland ___Yes (6 points) ___No (0 points) 2. If the answer to question 2 is “no”, please provide documentation to

establish that the wetland is likely to be destroyed or degraded, directly or indirectly, through human actions. Refer to the National Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan, Appendix 1-6, Section 3, “Wetlands Threats” for assistance in establishing the wetland’s vulnerability. (0-5 points)

B. Functions & Values (maximum 8 points) 1. Does the project preserve or restore natural landscape features that have

the inherent capacity to avoid, minimize, or mitigate the impacts of climate change? ___Yes (2 points) ___No (0 points)


Appendix E

2. Is the wetland identified as a “target area” in the Pacific Coast Joint Venture Hawai‘i Strategic Plan for Wetland Conservation in Hawai‘i? ___Yes (6 points) ___No (0 points)

3. If the answer to Question 4 is “no”, please check all that apply below (must check at least two to meet criterion) and provide written support to document the functions and values you select. Refer to the National Wetlands Priority Conservation Plan, Appendix 1-6, Section 4, “Wetlands Functions and Values” for assistance. (one point for each box checked, 5 points maximum)

Wildlife

Fisheries

Water Supply/Quality

Flood or Erosion Protection

Outdoor Recreation

6. FINAL SCORING

TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE

Application Readiness 8

Strategic Plan or Wetland Resource Plan

15

Other Criteria 8

TOTAL 31

Tie-breaker Points* 5

TOTAL WITH BONUS* 36

*only applicable in the case of a tie. Tie-breaker Points In the event of a tie, the following criteria will be used. Scoring of 0 to 5 points for each item is given based on the degree to which the project meets each of the following criteria for a total possible score of 25.

A. Does the project include public/private partnerships and/or community donations? ___Yes (1 points) ___No (0 points) _____ Points

B. Does the project serve a variety of people, including minorities, elderly, and persons with

physical disabilities? ___Yes (1 points) ___No (0 points) _____ Points

C. Does the project minimize human activity in known hazard areas (floodplain, tsunami

inundation zone)?


Appendix E

___Yes (5 points) ___No (0 points) _____ Points

D. Does the project show a high level of public participation through such venues as workshops, public meetings, and surveys?


E. Has the applicant consistently submitted reports in a timely manner and completed past LWCF projects within the required time-frame?


BONUS TOTAL _____ Points

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