Kaneohe Bay Regional Council

The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council advises government agencies on the management and protection of Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii's largest sheltered bay and a critical marine ecosystem on O'ahu's windward coast. Hoʻohui ʻia among federal, state, and county entities on issues me ka runoff, land use, and reef health, and develops nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo for bay management plans. The council's work informs permitting and regulatory decisions that affect the bay's water quality and ecological integrity.

Kaneohe Bay's health affects fishing, recreation, Kanaka ʻŌiwi cultural practices, and property values for the entire windward O'ahu community; this council is the coordinating body for its protection.