What's Being Discussed

Program updates: A new staff member, James Harmon, has been hired to lead the trails program, which is being renamed the "Outdoor Recreation Section."
Storm damage and trail repairs: Several Oʻahu trails were damaged by severe weather. Key updates include:

Kealia Trail is open after storm damage; FEMA funding has been requested for long-term repairs.
Mānoa Falls Trail was heavily damaged by Kona Low storms and is being assessed for contract repairs.
Poamoho, Waimano, Kanealole, Hauʻula Loop, and Kaunala trails have been repaired or are under review.

Ongoing trail projects: Topics include a possible reservation system for Kaiwa Ridge, a closure at Maʻakua Trail due to Little Fire Ants, stair removals, erosion management, and a trail capacity study.
Legislation: HB 2218 would allow the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to enter into community co-management agreements for trails.
Program Plan: A long-term plan is in a public comment period, with revisions expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
Volunteer and community programs: Staff are working to expand volunteer trail maintenance opportunities.
User group reports from hikers, hunters, equestrians, mountain bikers, trail runners, and others.

Decisions Expected

Approval of previous meeting minutes.
Discussion and possible guidance on the ongoing Program Plan and trail review process.

Who Should Pay Attention

Hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, equestrians, hunters, and other outdoor recreation users on Oʻahu
Volunteers and community groups involved in trail maintenance
Residents near affected trails such as Mānoa Falls, Kealia, Poamoho, and Maunawili
Anyone interested in how public lands and trails are managed