Hanalei Watershed Hui Watershed Action Plan
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| Priority | Funding Status |
Project | Description | Plan of Action | Partners & Leads | Accomplishments and Participation |
| 1 | Partially Funded |
HWH Program | The HWH Program is funded by the USFS in a multi-program grant, the EPA and NOAA. Individual and corporate contributions are also accepted and may be designated for indivdual projects. | Acquire sustained funding | Leads: HWH staff Partners: USFS Region IV ; US EPA; NOAA; corporate and private donors |
7/98 HWH Initial Staff elected (Acquired 6/98-5/03 funding approval--redundant) USFS funding provided 6/98 through 8/05 EPA funding provided 6/03 through 12/05 NOAA funding provided through 2005 |
| 2 | Not Funded | Fundraising | The goal is for the HWH to become self supporting | Explore assessing transient summer boats in Bay Tshirts- Solicit artists, printers & merchants on consignment basis Participate in festivals & fairs to sell tshirts & posters Explore custom license plates Explore endowment funding |
Leads: HWH, Partners:EPA, Kauai Northshore Business Council, KPNHA, NRCS; USGS; Hanalei Congressional Delegation; OHA; non profit consultants |
3/00 EPA Grant Consultation HWH develops logo and t-shirt for program promotion, sold t-shirts and posters at Taro Festival and Earth Day 6/02 HWH staff attending fundraising workshop 2003 HWH files for 501c3 Non Profit status with the IRS 11/02 ongoing funding development On going grant applications are developed by staff. |
| 3 | Not Funded | (2a/2b) Wastewater Treatment for Hanalei | Provide wastewater treatment for Hanalei Watershed | convene community discussion on wastewater treatment options & develop wastewater treatment plan (including funding options) | Leads: HWH, DOH, County Public Works Partners: Waipa Foundation, University of Hawaii |
5/02 HWH attended a Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment Workshop 9/02 Univerity of Hawaii Practicum on wastewater treatment 1/04 Community meeting on basic wastewater treatment options 4/04 Community meeting on conventional wastewater treatment 6/04 Wastewater working group convened |
| 4 | Not Funded | Watershed Science Center | Scientific facility where river and watershed related studies can take place | Raise public awareness & interest Identify location Pursue a WQ Education Van |
Leads: HWH Partners: USDA RD, Kauai Public Land Trust, TNC, Private Land Owners |
Identification of potential site ongoing by Kauai Public Land Trust 2003 to present HWH exploring potential of a Watershed Science Van to provide educational opportunities on site and at school locations. |
| 5 | Not Funded | Leptospirosis Education & Study | Identify Non-point sources of Leptospirosis (Rats, Ducks, etc.?) | Community education and research | . | 1/01 Experts Identified Forum held and broadcast |
| 6 | Not Funded | School Education Program | Provide classroom and onsite water quality monitoring activities and curriculum to Kauai's school children | Provide information, materials and instruction to Kauai's children. Provide meanful outdoor learning experiences in the riverine, estuarine, and marine environments. |
Leads: HWH Partners: Waipa, Kauai Public and Private Schools |
1998 to present Over 530 students have participated in HWH WQ education programs 2000 to present HWH participates in Waipa's summer and afterschool programs 2003 HWH distributed 20 copies ofSurfrider's "Sea to Summit" video to Kauai teachers |
| 7 | Partially Funded |
Local flood alert system | Alarm system for local community to gauge flooding status Real-time data from Hanalei Gauge in FY01 | Develop specific proposal Identify agency sponsor & funding USGS to install real time telemetry Encourage investigation into indicators |
Leads: USGS Partners: USGS, NRCS, DOT |
USGS installed real time telemetry on Gauge 2004 HWH began query as to real time reporting of imminent flood levels to County of Kauai |
| 8 | Not funded | Physical I&A | Flood plain study, water (movement and) budget analysis | (Develop scope of work (e.g. Instream flow, Hanalei Tunnel)) (Develop mapping strategy) (Compile existing data) (Identify data gaps) 1-Dimensional Flood Plain Model 3-Dimensional Flood Plain Model |
Leads: FEMA, COE Partners: COE, USGS, FEMA, FWS |
3/00 USGS gauge construction (rain gauge & satellite telemetry) completed 11/01 Forum on Flooding in Hanalei 11/01 FEMA updates flood map for Hanalei Bay Watershed |
| 9 | Not Funded | Scenic Views Protection KEYSTONE | Identify and protect scenic views from roads, beaches, and other public places | Compile existing data (include issues of night views, e.g. ambient light, street lights, etc) Do community survey |
Leads: County of Kauai Partners:Kauai Land Trust (lead),US Fish & Wildlife Service, Princeville Corporation County of Kauai, Limu Coalition |
General Plan Update Completed but Club Med site did not get included (no development scheduled) |
| 10 | Not Funded | Interpretive Walking Tour | Interpretive walking tour of Hanalei, possibly as a fundraising tool (sell pamphlets) | Identify historical sites in Hanalei Determine interest in Walking Tour | Leads: Kauai Historical Society Partners: HWH, KVB, COK CDBG; Haraguchi Rice Mill; USFWS; Federal and state agencies supporting trail development |
Community interest survey completed, historical sites identified |
| 11 | Partially Funded |
(3a/3b) Sediment Control KEYSTONE | design and implement a sediment load and budget study in the Hanalei River watershed | Implement BMPs for sediment control Monitor turbidity, flow, sediment load | Leads: USGS, FWS, HWH, Waipa Foundation Partners: USGS WRD, USGS BRD, USGS Mapping Division, UH, NRCS, FWS, Waipa Foundation |
USGS real-time flow gauge installed 2003-04 Weekly turbidity measurements collected 9/03 HWH monitoring flow, turbidity and sediment load monthly 1/04 USGS installed sediment sampler 5/04 AnnAGNPS model training by NRCS 6/04 Radiometers installed at two locations on Hanalei River |
| 12 | Partially funded |
River’s Meander-Cutoff Repair KEYSTONE | Repair cutoff in a way that will provide water to farmers/refuge and provide for healthy instream ecosystem | Continue discussions & public awareness Gauge FWS intake & instream flow DU to complete engineering. |
Leads: Taro Farmers Assoc, FWS Partners: FWS, COE, DLNR, DU |
9/99 HHR forum to devise low-tech plan 3/00 FWS to gauge/monitor intake/outfall (not functioning as of 6/03) 03/01 DU hired for engineering 1/04 DU developed plan to mitigate 7/04 No progress to date on fix |
| 13 | Funded | Watershed Master Plan KEYSTONE | Comprehensive, community plan to define & maximize sustainable interaction with the ahupua'a mauka to makai (mountains to sea) | (Develop scope of work) (Develop GIS strategy) (Inventory & Assessment, do & publish) (Resource task force) (Community Education) NRCS Cooperative River Basin Study FWS Comprehensive Conservation Plan |
Leads: FWS, NRCS, HWH Partners: NRCS, FWS, COE, USGS, DLNR, UH & SeaGrant |
3/00-Task force commitments, FWS/HHR to do prelim. Scoping meeting 9/02 NRCS Funds UH Practicum 2003 NRCS and USGS fund upper watershed mapping and resource inventory 9/03 NRCS began AnnAGNPS process for component of CRBS 2003-2004 preliminary wetland studies 2004 HWH developes stategic plan 2006 USFWS CCP scoping to begin 2007 CCP to begin |
| 14 | Funded | (1a/1b) Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) | TMDL for fresh water section and estuary of Hanalei River | Contract out Estuary TMDL DOH will do TMDL for fresh water reaches |
Leads: DOH, HWH, EPA Partners: Waipa Foundation, DOH, Tetratech |
2004 Commitment for TMDL received from DOH 2004 Cooperation with Waipa Foundation secured 4/04 Community Meeting on TMDL held 2004 Contract has been let to Tetratech 2004 Projected Start Date of TMDL |
| 15 | Completed | Inventory & Assessment (I&A) | I&A of entire watershed, mauka to makai, for purpose of identifying and publishing existing resources and gaps in information | (Get funded planner) (Develop scope of work) (Compile existing data) (Identify GIS/GPS expertise/training) (Establish GIS program) (Identify data gaps) completed |
Leads: HWH Partners: NRCS, COE, DLNR, UH, Hawaii Helicopters |
1999 scope of work completed, compliled existing data, 1999 Identified GIS/GPS expertise 1999 Held GIS training 1999 established GIS program 1999 Identified Data gaps 2000 Griffin Thesis completed |
| 16 | Not Funded | Infrastructure & Land Use I&A | Transportation & Rec facilities Zoning, actual use, build-out projections Prime Ag land identification Public access |
(Develop scope of work) (Develop mapping strategy) (Compile existing data) (Identify data gaps) Hwy 560 on the Hawaii and Nat'l Historical Register Hanalei Bridge Restoration |
Leads: NRCS, DOT, COK Planning Partners: NRCS, COK planning, DOT, Hanalei Roads Committee |
Kauai County updated General Plan included identification of land use designations 1999 HWH Obtained GIS data layers 1999-present HWH updates GIS info annually 2/04 New Hanalei Bridge Dedicated 4/04 HWY 560 added to the State and Nat'l Historical Registers |
| 17 | Funded | Natural I&A | I&A of instream and riparian natural resources- including estuary & bay | Develop scope of work Establish GIS program Compile existing data Identify data gaps Vegetative cover survey Native/alien species survey |
Leads: HWH, UH Sea Grant, DAR, USGS BRD Partners: NRCS, DAR, KISC |
1999 HWH established GIS 2/00 CRAMP/Alan Friedlander- bay data 8/00 HWH LTEMP project begins (ongoing) 1/01 NRCS hosts Hawaii Stream Visual Assessment Protocol training in Hanalei River 2003-04 HWH participates in KISC quarterly meetings 6/03 Coral Larval recruitment study 4/04 Hanalei hosts Federal Condel on invasive species 6/04 Coral Larval recruitment study 6/04 Friendlander Study developed summer 2004 USGS BRD to begin vegetation cover survey in upper watershed |
| 18 | Not Funded | Cultural & Historic I&A | Archeological sites and sacred places Place names Scenic view plains Historic sites |
Develop scope of work Develop mapping strategy Compile existing data Identify data gaps Record Oral Histories from Kupuna |
Lead: HWH, Waipa Partners: NRCS, COK planning, DOT, DLNR, FWS |
1999 FWS Archeological Study on Refuge completed by Anan Raymond 10/02 recorded forum series on place names with Bruce Wichman 6/04 Waipa compiling oral histories |
| 19 | Completed | Resource Task Force | Discuss/develop holistic approaches to stewardship & mitigating watershed impacts | Solicit participants Develop scope |
Lead: HWH Partners: NRCS, EPA, FWS |
3/00 Confirmed participants- NRCS, EPA, FWS/Eco. Svc. 2001 Specific Tasks assigned TASK FORCE AJOURNED |
| 20 | Completed | Protocol for River Ecosys., Water Quality & LTEMP Volunteer Monitoring | Establish straightforward, community friendly, affordable standards for watershed monitoring to assist in early detection of undesirable change. Conduct periodic bioassessment surveys to evaluate health of native species population. | Bioassessment (develop proposal, find funding/agency) Gather data to establish baselines Long-term Ecological Monitoring Program (LTEMP) Protocol Hawaii Stream Visual Assessment Protocol (NRCS Protocol) Water Quality Standard Operating Procedures and QA/QC |
Leads: HWH; Adam Asquith (Sea Grant) Partners: EPA, USGS, DOH, UH, Surfriders, Kula School, DLNR-DAR, UH Stream Research, NRCS |
3/00 WQ consultation-EPA (Clean Water Act review, DOH 8/00 LTEMP protocol established and monthly data collected on 'o'opu nakea fishery 11/00 Received Tesoro Grant for water quality supplies 2000 IDEXX sealer and bacteria supplies purchased Summer 2000 HWH (HHR) hired lead field technician (Identified appropriate fish and larval count protocols--redundant) 2004 EPA approved QA/QC and Standard Operating Procedures for WQ monitoring LTEMP and WQ MONITORING CONTINUING |
| 21 | Funded | Monitor water quality and the biota in the Haneli River, Hanalei Bay, and the other 3 streams entering the Bay. | Mesure the bacteria, turbidity, and nutrients in the waters of Hanalei on a regular basis. Conduct regular sampling for o'opu, their larvae and the juveniles. | On a weekly basis mesure entrococcus indicator bacteria and turbidity in the waters of Hanalei. On a monthly basis measure the above plus nutrients and total suspended sediment. On a weekly basis conduct Long Term Ecological Moitoring Program surveys of O'opu. |
Lead: HWH Partners EPA, AECOS, Univ. of Washington, Waipa Foundation |
EPA Targeted Watershed Initiatiive supports monitoring Bacteria data collected regularly since 2001 Turbidity data collected regularly since 2003 LTEMP done regularly since 2000 Data presented at local meetings, annual meeting of Hawaii Conservation Conference and at EPA Watershed Initiative meeting |
| 22 | Not Funded | WQ impact of summer boats | Comparative analysis of water in strategic points in river and bay to assess impact of summer boats on swimmable conditions | completed | Leads: HWH Partners: EPA, DOH |
3/00 Carl Berg developed protocol DOH completed testing Report out 10/00 EPA provided lab supplies DOBOR initiated holding tank permitting process Sampling completed by HWH 2001-2003 COMPLETED |
| 23 | Funded | Coral Reef Ecosystem monitoring | Transect studies of coral reef benthic communities, coral reef associated fishes, and coral recruitment. | Utilize Friedlanders permanent transect sites for additional surveys Install coral recruitment plates in Hanalei Bay |
Leads: HWH, Univ. Hawaii, NOAA/NOS, DLNR Partners: EPA. Coral Reef Initiative Hawaii Local Action Strategy |
EPA Targeted Watershed Initiatiive supports U.H. CRAMP reef monitoring in 2003 and 2004. Coral larval recuitment panels set out in summers of 2003 and 2004. Dr. Alan Friedlander re-surveys transects done in 1994 and 1999 for long-term trends study of reef and reef fishes. |
| 24 | Not Funded | Konohiki Council | Overfishing and overcrabbing are putting pressure on native species. Local council to manage Hanalei fisheries. | Do more “talk story”, education Bioassessment & fish harvest survey Identify fishery management models in Hawaii & Pacific |
Leads: Jeff Chandler, Dick Sloggett, Dave Stuart Partners: DOCARE |
2000-02 4 community meetings held 11/00 Forum on Moomomi Fisheries 2001 Discussion on who should inforce existing rules 12/03 HWH participated in a fisheries management conference on Molokai 2/04 HWH participates in network of communities pursuing local management of marine resources is formed 12/03 HWH participates in "Managing Better Together, Marine Management through Community Leadership" |
| 25 | Partially Funded |
Identify appropriate boating facilities | For local recreational users, although some people are interested in a fresh look at commercial operations. Discussion should involve all interested parties (community, DLNR-DOBOR/DAR, County, boaters, aquatic scientists) | Find out/report status of court cases Conduct a community poll Inclusive discussions w/county & state DLNR DOBAR-DOCARE/community discussion re mooring enforcement Ramp Repair Jurisdiction needs to be clarified with State & County |
Leads: DOBOR Partners: DLNR DOBOR--DOCARE, COK Planning, Limu Coalition |
10/00 DLNR issued new rules 6/00 DOBOR meeting re: moorings HWH held a DOBOR/DOCARE community forum 2004 HWH participates in North Shore Ocean Recreation Management Advisory Committee (DOBOR) |
| 26 | Partially Funded |
Riparian Stabilization/ Enhancement | Remove invasive plants/restore native or appropriate species, mitigate human impacts | A-Hau removal/maintenance pilot project- find funding (applied-EPA 5 star grant) B-Rte.560 Riparian Corridor Vegetation Maint. pilot- Identify native groundcovers, develop nursery, coordinate DOT/volunteers, develop a flora/fauna handbook with school children C-Interpretive signs |
Leads: A- HWH, Adam Asquith B-Caren Diamond, Marilyn Pollock, Kula School Partners: EPA, Waipa Foundation, DOT, NRCS |
3/00 A-Prelim. Scope done 1/02-1/03 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Grant for Hau Bush Removal and Native Plant Restoration 2002 Hanalei Elementary SchoolFlora/Fauna Handbook in progress( not published) 2001 & 2004 HWH explores potential of Innovative Readiness Training project to remove hau bush from riparian zone of Hanalei River. |
| 27 | Not Funded | Berm Analysis | Flood Plain Impact, complete 2-D flood plain analysis | FEMA review community participation FEMA to commission complete flood plain study |
Leads: DLNR, Co. of Kauai Public Works Partners: FEMA, COE, USGS, FWS, NFIP | COE completed study 3/00 FWS analyzed berms 9/00 HHR forum on berms and flooding 2002 FEMA issues draft map update 6/04 USFWS initiates Environmental Assessment of Impoundment reconfiguration 5/04 HWH coordinates community field visit to berm site. |
| 28 | Partially Funded |
Refurbish Hanalei Bay facilities | The county and state facilities need attention | Hanalei Landing, Pavilion and Waioli Beach Park Bathrooms upgraded | Leads: COK Public Works Partners: COK Public Works, County Council |
Hanalei Landing bathroom upgraded to ADA complient Pavilion and Waioli Beach Park bathroom treatment to be upgraded |
| 29 | Not Funded | Authority for Local Community | Processes for early community notification & participation in governmental actions & decisions | Participate in Draft GPU review Invite candidates & officials to endorse vision & plan, hold them accountable Governmental forums in Hanalei Local agreements re ahupua'a mgmt, statewide movement for ahupua'a authority Determine status of North Shore Advisory Committee |
Leads: COK Partners: Hanalei Community Association, COE, DOT, HCA, FEMA, FWS |
HHR Forum Series: 6/00 DLNR DOBOR Boating 8/00 DOT Proposed Hanalei Scenic Overlook 9/00 FEMA Flooding in Hanalei 9/00 USGS Story of Sediment 11/00 DOT Scenic Overlook 11/00 UH Hanalei Heritage 2/01 FWS Critical Habitat 3/01 FWS Critical Habitat Newcombs Snail 4/01 DLNR Archaeology of Halele'a Kauai County General Plan now requires Land Use Decision Comment from Community Associations 2003 HWH is a Kauai Planning and Action Alliance Member |
| 30 | Not Funded | Lands for Public Acquisition | Identify private lands important for public acquisition, easements, protection | Identify and contact landowner Contact Kauai Land Trust Identify funding sources |
Leads: Kauai Land Trust Partners: Private Land Owners, HHRP |
Specific potential lands identified and purchase negotiations ongoing HWH did a series of 3 forums |
| 31 | Not Funded | Support Taro | Hanalei Valley produces (67%) 71% of Hawaii's taro, providing a unique and stunning cultural landscape, rural setting, open space, & native endangered waterbird habitat | Community awareness & education Government & scientific communications Taro in school lunch program Taro value added product promotion |
Leads: Kauai Taro Growers Assoc. Partners: COK, USDA, HCA, HWH, FWS |
2000-02 Poi page in newsletter 1998 to present Advocacy for expansion of taro production in Hanalei Valley 2000, 2002 Taro festival participation 1999 to present HWH provides water quality information as appropriate 2003 to present HWH partners with farmers and USFWS in the development of BMP's for sediment control |
| 32 | Not Funded | Agricultural Pest and Disease Support | Apple snails now occur in all of the taro fields in Hanalei and present numerous threats to the industry. | Forum to discuss approaches (harvesting & marketing, biological controls) Raise public awareness & interest |
Leads: KTGA Partners: UH Sea Grant, HWH, USDA, UH |
10/02 Rodney Haraguchi is developing apple snail aquaculture project 2004 HWH hosts Federal Congressional Delegation on Invasive Species field trip to see hau bush and apple snails in Hanalei HWH coordinated Kauai Invasive Species participation in congressional visit HWH highlights apple snail issue in newsletter |
| 33 | Funded | 25 year Plan for Hanalei Heritage Road | Participate in the upcoming planning process for Rte. 560 | Convene Road Coalition Help keep DOT project on its timetable (starting in Sept) |
Leads: Hanalei Roads Committee Partners: DOT, HWH , COK Planning |
3/00 DOT recognizes Hanalei Roads Coalition as community participant 10/02 4 community meeting held to discuss plan DOT consultant was chosen |
| 34 | Funded | New Hanalei Overlook & FWS Visitor Center | Facilitate community participation in the design, concept, and scope of work being developed by State DOT. | Contact consultant hired by DOT for this project Provide a community forum Identify community concerns Assess benefit/cost to community Update Community on DOT planning |
Leads: FWS, HWH Partners: DOT, Princeville Corp., HCA, Hanalei Roads Committee |
3/00 DOT recognizes HWH (HHR) as community participant HWH produced two forums on overlook issue HWH participates in community meetings and DOT meetings related to Overlook and provides information as appropriate |
| 35 | Funded | Community Education and Information | Community educational forums on issues pertinent to watershed science, resource management & local heritage. | Inform agencies of our interest in hearing their experts Identify and invite experts in instream bioassessment alien & native plants, fishery management, water quality, historical sites, hunting & gathering, taro support & other pertinent issues. |
Leads: HWH Partners: EPA, USGS, NRCS, UH, 'Ilio'ulaokalani, Kauai Worldwide Com.Inc., Ho'ike, Hanalei School, Waipa Foundation, Limu Colalition |
HHR Community Forums: 6/00 Talking Heads, local WQ issues 7/00 LTEMP training (3 forums) 7/00 DU-Objectives in Hawaii 8/00 Ahupua'a Health (GIS) 9/00 DU Stabilize cutoff 11/00 Mo'omomi Fishery 12/00 HHR vision Conference 1/01 WQ testing 2/01 Conserving our Coral Reefs 2/01 Ahupua'a Restoration 3/01 Wahi Pana, protocol for sacred places 3/01 Aquaculture in Hawaii 3/01 FWS Critical Habitat Newcombs Snail 4/01 DLNR Archaeology of Halele'a 5/01 Kauai Public Land Trust 6/01 The Hawaiian Stream 8/01 DLNR DAR Hanalei Bay fishing discussion 8/01 Kauai Coastal Zone Management Ordinance 9/01 Land Stewardship 10/01 Dengue Fever 10/01 Conservation in our Future Designs 11/01 Revised FEMA Flood Maps for Hanalei 4/02 Route #560 25 year plan 4/02 Hawaiian Plants 8/02 Forestry in Hawaii 10/02 Hawaiian Birds 11/02 Lo'i Restoration Project 1/03 Hanalei Planning Practicum 2/03 Wahi Pana of Halele'a 3/03 Hawaii Aqualculture 4/03 Native Fish of Hanalei 5/03 Water Quality Concerns in Hanalei 5/03 Wastewater Options for Hanalei 7/03The Ahupua'a as a Watershed Management Model 9/03 Coral Reef Health 2/04 Cruise Ship impacts on marine resources 3/04 Wastewater Solutions for Hanalei 4/04 Lumahai Valley Proposal 1998 to present HWH produces quarterly newsletters |
| 36 | Partially Funded |
Youth Interpretive Program | Engage local youth in exploring potentials of interaction with their culture and natural resources of ahupua'a, to, in the long term, promote economic opportunities & diversity. | Support Waipa Foundation in their efforts | Leads: Waipa Foundation Partners: Youth Environ Services, (HHOOH Teen Force), FWS |
2002 Cultural Mapping of Waipa Ahupuaa community health surveys completed 2003 and 2004 Kamehameha programs at Waipa have continued Youth Mapping program. |
| 37 | Funded | Media Development | Watershed and (HHR) HWH project focused resources/library | Community newsletter Reference library Web site |
Leads: HWH Partners: Wasabi Designs |
1998 to present quarterly newsletters published 1998 to present Reference library maintained 2001 Website created 2002 to present Forum series available at Princeville public library and HWH Library 2004 HWH website includes real time links for surf and river flow and level data reporting 6/04 website design revisions underway |
| 38 | Not Funded | Develop approach to Tourism | Promote increased awareness of local heritage & lifestyle. Explore ecotourism. | Promote increased awareness of local heritage & lifestyle, Explore ecotourism. | Leads: KVB, HTA Partners: EDA, SBA, Waipa Foundation |
10/02 tourism survey conducted at Taro Festival 2001 to present HWH participates in KVB and HTA meetings and workshops to encourage inclusion of ahupua'a concepts in visitor information 1998 to present HWH provides water quality information |
| 39 | Not Funded | Cultural Center and Museum | Central location for practitioners to teach, learn & market cultural skills. A "living collection" of local history & lifestyle | Raise public awareness & interest Identify location |
Leads: Waipa Foundation Partners: USDA RD, HHOOH, Hula Halau |
2002 Traditional Halau Structures installed at HHOOH and Waipa Foundation |
| 40 | Not Funded | Hanalei Gateway Sign | Welcome to Hanalei sign on north side of bridge | Design sign | Leads: Hobey Beck Partners: Hanalei Poi Company |
Location to be identified |
| 41 | Not Funded | Trail Restoration, Creation, Maintenance | In addition to traditional trails, a pedestrian path through town and riparian path from the bridge to the river mouth is desirable. | Identify old paths Check with elders. Check GPU for pedestrian pathway in Hanalei Research TEA-21 funds Interpretive signs with an advisory group |
Leads: Na Ala Hele Partners: HCA, NPS |
Na Ala Hele has held community meetings HWH has obtained project and funding information from AHRI sources and conferences. |
| 42 | Not Funded | Revive Old Hanalei Road | Improve and allow public access to old highway for hiking and biking | Develop route from Princeville to Hanalei town and/or river estuary Need funding |
Leads: Na Ala Hele Partners: FWS, North Shore Bike Club; COK |
Identification of safety and logistical issues completed 2003 COK initiated coastal pathway plan which is expected to include a Hanalei component |
| 43 | Not Funded | Horse & wagon tour of Hanalei | Interpretive driving tour of Hanalei | Define project Determine public support |
Leads: Princeville Ranch Partners: Carswell Ranch |
discussion of logistics resulted in the need to find a safer braking system for wagons |
| 44 | Funded | Publishing | Website, GIS, Newsletter, AHRI documents | Identify equipment/publishing sources children's flora/fauna handbook |
Leads: HWH Partners: Hanalei School, USGS, AHRI |
10/00 Website on-line 8/00 GIS developed quarterly newsletter published 2002 & 2003 AHRI "State of the River" Publications Flora/Fauna Handbook ongoing (not published) 2003 and 2004 AHRI publications 2004 Monitoring data summaries published in-house |
| 45 | Funded | Marketing Community Events | Promoting increased awareness of local heritage & lifestyle | Develop public relations contacts identify advertising sources AHRI Conference in Hanalei May 2003 |
Leads: HWH Partners: KKCR Radio Station, KONG Radio Station, Kauai Visitor Bureau, Hoike Public Broadcasting Station, COK CDBG |
3/00 HHR quarterly newsletter debut 3/26 KVB funded kupuna travel 2002 HWH presentation in New York to the Economic Summit Conference 5/03 AHRI National Conference in Hanalei supported by KPNHA,COK, Hanalei Land Company, community and corporate donations. Participation by the US Economic Development Agency, State of Hawaii Congressional Delegations and local Hawaiian culture experts. The theme was: The Ahupua'a as a Watershed Management Model". |
| 46 | Not Funded | Accommodations | overnight and short-term visitors | For HHR interns & visiting experts overnight & short term | Leads: HWH Partners: FWS, Waipa Foundation, Limahuli Nat'l Bot. Garden, Camp Naue, Individual Home Owners |
Visiting experts and interns have been accomodated by Waipa, Community Residents, Limahuli, and Camp Naue. |
| Priority | Funding Status |
Project | Description | Plan of Action | Partners & Leads | Accomplishments and Participation |
| ACRONYMS: American Heritage Rivers Initiative (AHRI), Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Community Development Block Grant, Housing and Urban Development (CDBG),County of Kauai (COK), Coral Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program (CRAMP), Cooperative River Basin Study (CRBS), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), Dept. of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Boating & Ocean Recreation (DOBOR), Division of Conservation and Recreation Enforcement (DOCARE), Dept. of Health (DOH), Dept. of Transportation (DOT), Ducks Unlimited (DU), Economic Development Agency (EDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), US Forest Service (FS), US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), Geographical Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), General Plan Update (GPU), Hanalei Community Association (HCA), Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei (HHOOH), Hanalei Watershed Hui (HWH), Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)Inventory & Assessment (I&A), Kauai Invasive Species Committee (KISC), Kauai Taro Growers Association (KTGA), | ||||||
| Kauai Visitors Bureau (KVB), Kilauea Point Natural History Association (KPNHA), Long-Term Ecological Monitoring Program (LTEMP), National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service (NPS), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), Small Business Administration (SBA), The Nature Conservancy (TNC),Univerisity of Hawaii (UH), US Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS), US Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD), US Geological Survey (USGS), US Geological Survey Biological Resources Division (USGS BRD), US Geological Survey Water Resources Division (USGS WRD), Water Quality (WQ) | ||||||