Comm 26-095 - LOS 26-02 Conners, Doug

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Comm 26-095 TMK Numbers.: 3-3-6-005-0015, 3-3-6-005-0014-0002, and 3-3-9-001-0017 Anticipated Use if Acquired: public shoreline access, cultural practice, natural resource stewardship, and community- based education. The site would support managed use for fishing, gathering, coordinated stewardship of a rare mauka-to-makai corridor from gulch to ocean. Acquisition ensures long-term public benefit and prevents loss of access under private ownership. Significance of Property: -value coastal resource that combines limited public shoreline access, documented cultural significance, and diverse ecological systems within a single mauka-to-makai landscape. It serves as one of the few remaining access points along this coastline and is tied to historic trail systems, traditional practices, and active community use. and forested gulch create a unique convergence of recreation, culture, watershed function, and scenic value, making it an exceptional and time-sensitive opportunity for permanent protection. Special Opportunity for Acquisition/Management, etc.: Rare coastal access opportunity in an area with limited public shoreline entry. mauka-makai systems. Multiple resource values present in one parcel: recreation, culture, ecology, scenic value, watershed function. Documented community support and identified stewardship partners. Clear evidence of seller willingness and active market status, creating urgency. Pros and Cons of Acquisition of Property Pros - Preserves access, protects cultural practices, & maintains ecosystem integrity Cons - Access management challenges, maintenance requirements, & liability considerations 1