Protected Lands - Kaua’i
Kīlauea Falls, Kīlauea, Koʻolau
Size: 150 acres
Year Protected: 2008
Land Protection Strategy: Conservation Easement
Conservation Values: Habitat, open space, archaeological preservation
Land Features: Steep forested canyon along Kīlauea stream which flows into grassy estuary
about kĪlauea
The name Kīlauea literally means spewing, much spreading (referring to volcanic eruptions). This easement has helped to preserve the habitat for many of Hawaiʻi’s endangered birds that are found near the Kīlauea river, including ʻIwa (Hawaiian frigate), ʻUaʻu (Hawaiian Petrel), ʻUaʻu Kani (Wedge-tailed Shearwater),ʻAʻo (Newell Shearwater), Koaʻe ʻUla (Red-tailed tropic bird), Koaʻe Kea (White-tailed tropic bird), and Nēnē (Hawaiian goose)
Neighboring HILT's fee-owned Kāhili Beach Preserve, this easement of 150 acres create a conservation kīpuka of protected lands.
“Lele ka ʻiwa mālie kai koʻo – When the ʻiwa bird flies out to sea, the rough sea will be calm.”
