Virtual Public Meeting on the Future of Kauleolī

The National Park Service is inviting the community to participate in a virtual public meeting as part of a planning effort for the Kauleolī Unit of Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail. About the PlanThe National Park Service (NPS) is in the earliest phase of developing......More

The National Park Service is inviting the community to participate in a virtual public meeting as part of a planning effort for the Kauleolī Unit of Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail. About the PlanThe National Park Service (NPS) is in the earliest phase of developing a long-term management plan for Kauleolī a 95-acre shoreline parcel in South Kona Hawaiʻi Island acquired by Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail. The plan will guide natural cultural and biocultural resource protection and establish appropriate uses for the unit with an emphasis on recognizing and supporting the important connections of community to Kauleolī.Why AttendAt this early stage the NPS is seeking to learn from the community including descendant ʻohana kama'āina and all those connected to Kauleolī about her past what she means today and how she should be cared for in the future. Community knowledge stories and ideas will directly shape the plan before any alternatives are developed. Preliminary ideas have been offered to spark conversation but the NPS is especially hoping to hear new ideas from the community about how to mālama Kauleolī together. The public comment period is open through May 15 2026.Meeting FormatThe meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams. The meeting will open with a brief presentation on the plan and the planning process followed by an overview of how to submit comments on the project website (parkplanning.nps.gov/kauleoli) and a Q& A session. We hope you can join us!Visit the project website (https://parkplanning.nps.gov/MeetingNotices.cfm?projectID=124330) for a link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting.