STU.25-02 Pohaha I Ka Lani - Koaekea

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25 02 PROJECT PLAN A. PROJECT NAME (see Instructions): Koa'ekea B. PROJECT LOCATION (Use TMKs. See Instructions): 4-8-04:06 C. IDENTIFY PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHOM YOU EXPECT WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES (see Instructions): Hawai'i Island residents, UHH and HCC students i.e. UHH Hawaiian Studies, UHH Anthropology, HCC English, UHH and HCC Geography, Honoka'a School, HPA, Kanu O Ka 'Aina, GIVE Volunteers, students from different halau hula, HO`A, & Waipi'o Valley taro farmers, Hawai'i Pacific University, D. PROPOSAL AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Briefly describe the long-range goal(s) for the property and the objectives o f your proposal for stewardship grant funding. See example in Instructions) What is the long-range goal or vision for the property? The long-range goal of this project is to connect individuals & families with 'aina stewardship and cultural education to increase cultural awareness, social cohesion, and the role of the Waipio Lookout to protect Waipio Waipio Valley and serve as a community gathering place. This parcel was purchased in an effort to preserve important lands and provide them with healthy stewardship. Pohaha I Ka Lani has been working to steward TMK 4-8-04:06 in a way that aligns with the established community intent to protect and preserve the cultural and scenic integrity of the area. This stewardship advocates for the community and all levels of government to work together to protect and preserve TMK 4-8-04:06, the Waipio Rim area, as well as the cultural kipuka of Waipio Valley. As the last piece of property before the descent into historic Waipi'o Valley, the PONC property has infinite potential to become a vital buffer, not just to protect the cultural kipuka of Waipi'o Valley, recognized as one of Hawai`i`s most pristine natural and cultural resources, but also to assist in the solidification of the Waipi'o Preservation Buffer. FINAL 2025 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 3 of 13