What's Being Discussed
The Kōmike Aloha ʻĀina (Land-Loving Committee) of the Maui County Council will conduct an in-person site visit to Keawanui Fishpond and Cultural Learning Center on the east end of Molokai on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Committee members will tour the property at Keawanui in the Ka'amola ahupua'a (traditional land division)
The visit focuses on work done by the organization 'Āina Momona to care for the land
Topics include efforts to reduce erosion, protect the watershed, and revitalize the surrounding ahupua'a
Members may view the site from different vantage points and receive information and public testimony

Decisions Expected
No votes or legislative actions will be taken at this meeting. This is an informational site inspection only. The committee will observe the property and hear from the public and experts.

Who Should Pay Attention

Molokai residents, especially those in or near the Ka'amola and Keawanui areas
Anyone interested in fishpond restoration, Native Hawaiian cultural practices, or land conservation
Community members who want to submit testimony about watershed health or the 'Āina Momona projects

Public testimony is welcome in person at the Molokai District Complex, by Zoom, by phone, or in writing. Oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes per person. Written comments can be submitted via email to KAA.committee@mauicounty.us.