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'Anaeho'omalu Kapalaoa
Embraced by the majestic mountains of Mauna Kea,
Mauna Loa, and HulAlalai, 'Anaeho'omalu Kapalaoa
sits on the district boundaries of North Kona and
South Kohala. With pristine ocean resources, wai
'apae (anchlaline ponds), a petroglyph field, heiau
(places of worship), and an ancient trail network,
'Anaeho'omalu Kapalaoa is a wahi pana (legendary,
storied place). Trust for Public Land (TPL) Is
partnering with lineal descendants and the community
to protect 'Anaeho'omalu Kapalaoa, beloved by Native
Hawaiian and local families alike for fishing and
gathering on the sandy shoreline.
Protecting the bay from development
'Anaeho'omalu Kapalaoa sits on the southern edge
of the Waikoloa Beach Resort. It is the last
beachfront parcel in 'Anaeho'omalu Bay
threatened with development. The "Waikoloa
Makai" proposal included a State Land Use
change from Conservation to Urban which would
have allowed the development of a condominium,
lodge, spa, and restaurant. This community has
been working to protect their cherished coast from
the impacts of resort development which has
displaced native and local families from culturally
significant oceanfront fishing, gathering,
recreational areas. Protecting 'Anaeho'omalu
Kapalaoa will ensure that it can once again serve
as a kipuka (a calm place in a high sea, an oasis in
a lava bed) where long time families and can
return and reconnect to their childhood playground.
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Life told through the'5ina
'Anaeho'omalu Kapalaoa is known for its vast cultural
resources and its ability to feed the community.
Kapalaoa ("whale tooth") was a small coastal fishing
village until the 1930s known for fishing and salt
making. Its name refers to a mo'olelo (story) of a
famous chtefess Kuaiwa whose lei palaoa (whale tooth
pendant) and body were turned to stone by Pole.
Lovingly referred to as the community's "ice box",
'Anaeho'omalu means "protected mullet' referring to
the abundance of fish in the protected bay. It was a site
for hukilau (communal, shoreline net fishing) and two
loko Va (fishponds), Ku'uali'i and Kahapapa (located
north of the property).
Hi'iakaika'ale'T (Hi'iaka in the billowing waves) Is a
prominent point jutting into the bay and features a heiau
that sits atop a lava tube cave and anchialine pond
complex and serves as a boundary marker between
North Kona and South Kohala. The iconic Keahualono
Heiau marks the property's eastern corner. Mo'olelo
(stories) tell us that it was built as a reminder of the
pilina (relationship) and peace making between
Lonolkamakahiki and Kapihi.
Other renowned pohaku float like islands off the coast,
each one with a name and personality of its own. Ki'i
p6haku (petroglyphs) weave stories of the past and
cover lava tube caves that shelter pristine wai '6pae
(anchlallne ponds) where 'bpae 'ula (native red shrimp)
thrive. Native naupaka, pua kala, milo, and limu
palahalaha (limu 'ele'ele; Enteromorpha prolifera)
flourish along the coast.
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Community ownership & stewardship
Once acquired, TPL will transfer the 27.38-acre
property to Na Oiwl O Pu'uanahulu, a Native
Hawaiian nonprofit, to engage in community and
descendant led stewardship of this precious cultural
landscape and its ocean resources. The County of
Hawal'i will hold a Conservation Easement over the
property, protecting it in perpetuity.
Conservation acquisition funding
• $4.4 M County of Hawaii PONC (confirmed,
ranked # f by the commission 712023)
• $3 M State Legacy Land Conservation Program
(confirmed, ranked #f by the commission 312024)
About Trust for Public Land
Since 1979, Trust for Public Land has conserved
over 77,000 acres throughout Hawaii. Through our
land protection efforts we partner with local
communities to safeguard the lands and resources
that are special to them. Our Aloha 'Aina Program
protects lands that perpetuate Hawaiian culture and
returns these lands to Native Hawaiian stewardship.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Reyna Ramolete Hayashi
Aloha'Aina Project Manager
808.470.2146
Reyna. Ramolete @ tpl.orq
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