The Nature Conservancy facilitated the Conservation Action Plan process for the South Kohala coastline on behalf of the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources to help establish priorities for Hawai‘i’s Coral Reef Strategy. The planning process was designed to give key stakeholders and community members the opportunity to develop and provide input on strategies to address coral reef threats.
Over 30 agencies and organizations contributed to the planning process with participation from the following groups that make up the South Kohala Coastal Partnership.
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Working group: The working group/core team meets bi-monthly to prioritize and evaluate projects that will address the CAP strategies. The Nature Conservancy, University of Hawaii Sea Grant, United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resource Conservation Service, Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coral Reef Conservation Program, Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, National Park Service, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail Association, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, and Hawai‘i Division of Aquatic Resources.
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Advisory Group: The advisory group represents the broader South Kohala community and additional experts active in the region: Na Kalai Wa'a, The Kohala Center, Hualalai Resort Natural Resources Department, Puako Community Association, Kaupulehu Marine Life Advisory Council, Environmental Protection Agency, South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee, Kailapa Homestead Association, Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement, Coral Reef Alliance, Federal Emergency management Agency, Hawaii Preparatory Academy, West Hawaii Fishery Council, Hawaii Wildlife Fund, South Kohala Reef Alliance, US Geological Survey, UHH Keaholoa Science Technology Engineering and Math Program, Kanu o ka 'aina New Century Charter School, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Ainalea Developments, Waikoloa Land Company
Planning Team: The planning team is composed of local experts and stakeholders involved with resources management. Hawai‘i Division of Aquatic Resources, Hawaii County, University of Hawaii Sea Grant, Kohala Coast Resort Association, Kalahuipua'a fishpond management, Kohala Watershed Partnership, Community fishermen, The Nature Conservancy, Mauna Lani Sea Adventures, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, National Park Service
New collaborators: Liquid Robotics, PacIOOS
Planning Team: The planning team is composed of local experts and stakeholders involved with resources management. Hawai‘i Division of Aquatic Resources, Hawaii County, University of Hawaii Sea Grant, Kohala Coast Resort Association, Kalahuipua'a fishpond management, Kohala Watershed Partnership, Community fishermen, The Nature Conservancy, Mauna Lani Sea Adventures, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, National Park Service
New collaborators: Liquid Robotics, PacIOOS