State Historic Preservation

Aloha,

The National Park Service is studying the feasibility of designating a Ka‘ena Point National Heritage Area on the island of O‘ahu. The Ka‘ena Point National Heritage Area Feasibility Study was authorized by Congress through the National Heritage Area Act of 2023 (Public Law 117-339), which directed the Secretary of the Interior, through the National Park Service (NPS), to evaluate the natural, historic, cultural, educational, and recreational resources of the area. The feasibility study will also assess the demonstrated support of the community for national heritage area (NHA) designation. We are interested in hearing your thoughts about Ka‘ena Point’s most important resources and whether a national heritage area designation would support the region’s conservation, education, recreation, and other goals.

The NPS is pleased to announce the beginning of the public engagement period for the study, which will extend until November 25, 2024. To learn more about the study, submit your comments, and find out how to attend a public meeting, please visit the study website at: ParkPlanning – Ka’ena Point National Heritage Area Feasibility Study (nps.gov).  

You can reach members of the NPS study team directly at: [email protected]. Please share this message with anyone who may be interested.   

Mahalo,  

The NPS Study Team