Ahihi Kina'u/Keoneo'io NARS Advisory Group

This advisory group provides guidance on the management of the Ahihi Kina'u Natural Area Reserve and the adjacent Keoneo'io (La Perouse Bay) area on Maui's south coast, which protect rare anchialine pools, lava flows, and nearshore marine ecosystems. It advises the Department of Land and Natural Resources on access management, restoration priorities, and rules governing use of this sensitive reserve. Members include scientists, community members, and cultural practitioners.

Residents and visitors who access Ahihi Kina'u for snorkeling, fishing, or cultural practices are directly affected by this group's recommendations on access rules and conservation measures. Community members can engage through public meetings to help shape how this irreplaceable natural area is managed.