Our Projects and Accomplishments
Ala Loa
The ‘Ohana has begun work on a path that will encompass the entire island of Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe, connecting all of the twelve (12) ‘ili of Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe by a traversable path. The ‘Ohana aims at the Ala Loa being a complete circle in order for Lono to complete his circuit around the island during the ‘Ohanaʻs observance of the Makahiki Ceremonies on Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe. The Ala Loa is also to be used year-round by the ‘Ohana to access various wahi pana on the island. In the past year since the project has begun, we have opened up a total of 300-plus yards of trail. Keep in mind that the ‘Ohana accesses the island of Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe just one a month to maintain this initiative as well as others. We were generously supported by a grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) that aided in subsidizing expenses incrued for work on the Ala Loa, such as airfare for volunteers, huaka‘i costs for volunteers, cost of equipment and tools and maintenance.
The Ala Loa project is an ongoing effort that has included, and will continue to include, many, many volunteers and countless hours of hard work to accomplish. We thank each and every one of the volunteers who have contributed to this effort!
Check out our blog to stay updated on Ala Loa progress!
The ‘Ohana has begun work on a path that will encompass the entire island of Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe, connecting all of the twelve (12) ‘ili of Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe by a traversable path. The ‘Ohana aims at the Ala Loa being a complete circle in order for Lono to complete his circuit around the island during the ‘Ohanaʻs observance of the Makahiki Ceremonies on Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe. The Ala Loa is also to be used year-round by the ‘Ohana to access various wahi pana on the island. In the past year since the project has begun, we have opened up a total of 300-plus yards of trail. Keep in mind that the ‘Ohana accesses the island of Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe just one a month to maintain this initiative as well as others. We were generously supported by a grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) that aided in subsidizing expenses incrued for work on the Ala Loa, such as airfare for volunteers, huaka‘i costs for volunteers, cost of equipment and tools and maintenance.
The Ala Loa project is an ongoing effort that has included, and will continue to include, many, many volunteers and countless hours of hard work to accomplish. We thank each and every one of the volunteers who have contributed to this effort!
Check out our blog to stay updated on Ala Loa progress!
Ka ‘Ai A Kanaloa
To manage the ocean resources of Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe, the ‘Ohana organizes beach and shoreline clean ups and check dams for erosion control. In addition, the ‘Ohana also monitors and eradicates land and ocean-based invasive species while identifying key indicators of reef health. In the past year, the ‘Ohana has removed large amounts of debri from the shoreline of Hakioawa.
To manage the ocean resources of Kanaloa-Kaho‘olawe, the ‘Ohana organizes beach and shoreline clean ups and check dams for erosion control. In addition, the ‘Ohana also monitors and eradicates land and ocean-based invasive species while identifying key indicators of reef health. In the past year, the ‘Ohana has removed large amounts of debri from the shoreline of Hakioawa.