Kaua‘i: Kāhili Beach/Kīlauea River, Kīlauea and Kāhili, Koʻolau

Size: 3 acres
Year Protected: 2007
Land Protection Strategy: Brokered, owned by County of Kaua‘i
Conservation Values: Open space and public access, riparian habitat, seabird habitat
Land Features: Marine shoreline, estuary

The Kauaʻi Public Land Trust (KPLT) acquired the property through a Federal Financial Assistance Award to be ultimately owned by the County of Kauaʻi (County).  KPLT transferred the property to the County on August 7, 2007. The property is protected by NOAA’s Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP, pronounced “kelp”) which works hard to:

• Protect coastal ecosystems, wetlands, corals, and natural shorelines;

• Preserve natural features that provide storm protection, such as dunes and barrier islands;

• Minimize loss of life and property by directing development out of high-risk areas;

• Safeguard coastal water quality;

• Preserve historic, cultural, and archaeological features;

• Protect aesthetic coastal features and scenic vistas; and

• Provide opportunities for public access to the coast.