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degraded natural areas on County lands where feasible, working collaboratively with other
<br />County departments and community partners.
<br />(f) Coordinate invasive species control on County lands. The office of sustainability,
<br />climate, equity, and resilience, in coordination with relevant departments and partners, shall
<br />support invasive species prevention and control efforts on County -managed lands,
<br />including early detection, rapid response, and long-term management strategies.
<br />(g) Public projects should embed stewardship from the outset. All County departments
<br />shall incorporate native landscaping, water -efficient irrigation, and low -impact
<br />development practices into the planning and design of County facilities and capital
<br />projects, to the extent practicable.
<br />(h) Resource protection extends beyond County boundaries. The office of sustainability,
<br />climate, equity, and resilience shall work with State and federal agencies to support the
<br />protection, management, and appropriate public use of coastal and shoreline resources.
<br />(i) Support community -led stewardship and management. Where appropriate, the County
<br />shall work with lineal descendants, community organizations, cultural practitioners,
<br />hunters, fishers, and land stewards to support stewardship activities — such as hunting,
<br />invasive species removal, restoration work, and malama `aina programs— that strengthen
<br />ecosystem health, food security, living cultural practices.
<br />Article 3. Public Access.
<br />Section 3-3-1. Policies.
<br />(1) Access to land and water is a public responsibility. The County should ensure that
<br />residents and visitors have safe and reasonable access to beaches, shorelines, trails, open
<br />spaces, and other public natural areas that support recreation, cultural practice, and daily
<br />life.
<br />(2) Protect and expand access where it has been lost or constrained. Public access to
<br />shorelines and natural areas should be preserved and, where feasible, restored or expanded,
<br />particularly in places where access has been limited development, infrastructure, or
<br />physical barriers.
<br />(3) Design access with care for place. Access improvements should be planned and
<br />maintained in ways that protect environmental resources, respect surrounding
<br />neighborhoods, and honor nearby cultural sites and practices.
<br />(4) Stewardship and safety must guide access management. The County should manage
<br />public access in a manner that protects sensitive habitats, respects private property rights,
<br />and prioritizes public safety without necessarily restricting appropriate use.
<br />(5) Access is essential to cultural practice and continuity. Traditional and customary Native
<br />Hawaiian gathering, access routes, and cultural practices should be recognized, respected,
<br />and accommodated in the planning and management of public access.
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