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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Leadership Team: The Leadership Team drives the direction of our six strategies, and is currently made up of representatives from The Kohala Center, the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), The Nature Conservancy, the Hawai'i County Planning Division, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),  the Coral Reef Alliance, the Kailapa Community Association, Marine and Coastal Solutions, International, Inc., Lynker Technologies, and the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization. 

Partnership Network: The partnership network represents the broader South Kohala community and additional experts active in the region, including, but not limited to: Puako Community Association, Parker Ranch, Queen Emma Land Company, University of Hawaii at Hilo, UH Sea Grant, Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hawaii State Parks, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Forest Solutions, Inc., the Kohala Watershed Partnership, the Kohala Coast Resort Association, Hawaii Wildlife Fund, Malama Kai Foundation, Eyes of the Reef, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Hawaii Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit, Pacific Islands Regional Planning Body, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, Ala Kahakai Trail Association, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, The Kohala Center, the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), The Nature Conservancy, the Hawai'i County Planning Division, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),  the Coral Reef Alliance, the Kailapa Community Association, Marine and Coastal Solutions, International, Inc., Lynker Technologies, and the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, US Geological Survey, Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center, E Mau Na Alahele, West Hawaii Fishery Council, and Hawaii Wai Ola.