Stewardship of Heʻeia Wet Lands – The club is supportive in returning to productivity the lands of Hoi, ahupuaʻa of Heʻeia (mauka of the long bridge off Kamehameha Highway). We have partnered with Kakoʻo ʻŌiwi to support them in their work.
National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERRS) – Along with other community partners, the club serves as cultural consultants for the NERR site in Heʻeia. NERRS is a network of 29 estuarine areas—places where freshwater from the land mixes with saltwater from the sea—established across the nation for long-term research, education, and coastal stewardship. The mission of the reserves is to practice and promote coastal and estuarine stewardship through innovative research and education, using a system of protected areas. In this case, the Heʻeia reserve is the first of its kind to integrate native knowledge into its program.
Haʻiku Valley Cultural Access – The club has long fought for the proper management of Haiku Valley. Members and community groups are led on a monthly service visit to the valley by club members where they learn about the significance of the area while assisting in the upkeep and care of Kanehekili heiau and nearby gardens.
Kawaʻewaʻe Heiau Cultural Preserve – The club is passionate about the preservation of Kawa’ewa’e Heiau and is actively providing feedback and guidance to Hawaii Memorial Park (land owner) to establish a protected cultural preserve at the heiau site.
Heʻeia State Park – The club is committed to the proper use and preservation of the Heʻeia State Park area. We are working to solidify the future of this space through on-going discussions with community partners and state & city agents.
Ahuimanu Loʻi Complex – In Spring of 2021, the club was approached by a grass-roots hui of Kahaluʻu kuaʻāina familes and residents concerned with the future and protection of a large, ancient terraced complex in the Ahuimanu area. The club continues to provide feedback and guidance to the hui, Kaiaulu ʻo Kahaluʻu. See the recent town hall meeting held on the Ahuimanu Loʻi Complex here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPzGng_F8rA
Aha Moku – The club continues to work closely with many organizations and groups including the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Check out the video below to learn about AHA Moku from member Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.