Hui Maka Ainana O Makana

Perpetuated and taught the skills, knowledge, and practices of our kupuna ancestors through the interpretation, restoration, care, and protection of natural and cultural resources.

Fisheries & makai watch - program to educate visitors and residents about the community based subsistence fishing area and the responsibility of community based resource management.

HAENA STATE PARK - REVOCABLE PERMIT WITH DLNR STATE PARKS DIVISION FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF AN INTEGRATED ENTRY, PARKING AND SHUTTLE RESERVATION SYSTEM YEAR three. This program continues to serve as a cornerstone of our community engagement and environmental stewardship efforts. The revenue generated through visitor access and related activities is not being held passively, instead, it is strategically reinvested to: 1) Enhance park infrastructure (cultural sites, signage, and visitor facilities) to ensure long-term sustainability. 2) Support conservation and preservation initiatives that protect sensitive natural and cultural resources. 3) Expand educational programming to engage visitors and local residents on environmental stewardship and Hawaiian cultural practices. Despite the large program revenues relative to expenditures, our approach reflects careful stewardship of resources. By maintaining lean operations, we are able to maximize the impact of every dollar reinvested while ensuring the program remains financially sustainable. Additionally, we have some very large capital projects planned. Looking forward, our future plans include: 1) Construction of a new comfort station and bathroom facility to reduce the burden on the under sized facility at Ke'e. The current facility is operating over its capacity and sited in a very culturally sensitive location. The new facilities will improve visitor experience and reduce environmental impact. Scaling up conservation efforts to align with visitor demand. 2) Investing in community partnerships to strengthen cultural education and resource management. 3) Building reserves to ensure financial stability and the capacity to respond to unexpected challenges. This balance between strong revenue and disciplined expenditure positions the Ha'ena State Park Program for continued growth, resilience, and meaningful community impact.