1. Aha Moku Advisory Committee Status Report on Aha Moku To DLNR – Staff Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2015 8:30 a.m. Kalanimoku Building Board Room 1

2. Why an Aha Moku System? Last 25 years, the general public concerns on ecosystem degradation included NH fears of resource depletion 1 st time since overthrow, kupuna and native Hawaiian resource experts from 43 traditional moku gathered to address natural & cultural resource protection Manini 2 Endemic plant, Kapala Vine Kalaeloa, Kakuhihewa

3. PAE’AINA 8 Mokupuni 43 Traditional Moku 564 Ahupua’a General Public supports the Aha Moku System Since 2006, 7 statewide puwalu, several island puwalu and caucuses, many public community meetings, gatherings held to get consensus on process 3

4. Aha Moku System Act 288 Signed into law by Governor Abercrombie July 9, 2012 Officially recognizes the Aha Moku System Establishes Aha Moku Advisory Committee within the DLNR 4

5. Purpose of Act 288 To formally recognize the Aha Moku System and to establish the Aha Moku Advisory Committee within the DLNR To serve in an advisory capacity to the chairperson of the BLNR May advise on issues related to land and natural resources management through the Aha Moku System To integrate the Native Hawaiian cultural and traditional values into the fabric of state policy * 5

6. Mandates of Aha Moku Bill 1.Integrate NH practices 2.ID practices that are site-specific 3.Teach others about ahupua’a resources 4.Sustain marine, land, cultural, agricultural & natural resources 5.Provide community education 6.Protect & conserve natural resources 7.Develop process to oversee aha moku system 6

7. Areas where NH can work with DLNR 7 Halawa, Molokai Lipoa Point, Honolua Bay, Kaanapali, Maui Leahi (Diamond Head), Waikiki, Oahu Mahaulepu Stream, Kauai Ni’ihau

8. 7. Developing an administrative structure that oversees the aha moku system. 8 Submit annual report in English and Hawaiian to legislature & BLNR Chair 20 days prior to session Shall include recommendations made by the AMAC committee and resulting action taken by BLNR/DLNR within the past year Note: Many issues brought forward can be and are mitigated within the DLNR divisions

9. Some Issues brought forward by Aha Moku & Ahupua’a On-going IssuesDLNR Divisions Kawaihae Harbor – Illegal mooring on fishing ko’a (Hawai’i)DOBOR, DOCARE Community-based Marine Management, Miloli’I (Hawai’i)DOCARE, DAR Na’alehu Wastewater Disposal System, (Hawai’i)Land Lipoa Point, Ka’anapali Moku, (Maui)DLNR Stream Diversion, Honokohau Stream, (Maui)CWRM Watershed and Forestry Program, Kahikinui (Maui)DOFAW Kalaupapa Memorial, Ko’olau Moku (Moloka’i)State Parks East Molokai Watershed, Mana’e Moku (Moloka’i)DOFAW I Ola Kanaloa – Master plan (Kaho’olawe)KIRC He’eia Pond, Ko’olaupoko Moku (O’ahu)DAR Restoration of lo'i, Iole Ka'a Ili, Ko’olaupoko Moku (O’ahu)Land Iao Stream/Wailuku River Name Change (Maui)CWRM Haena CBSFA, Haena State Parks MasterplanState Parks Lehua Island Rat Eradication (Ni’ihau)DOFAW (Inv.Spc) 9

10. Examples of AMAC Submittals to BLNR SubmittalAMAC Recommendation BLNR Decision Amendment of Lease Term for Manele Small Boat Harbor – Lana’I SupportApproved Sublease under General Lease to UH- Manoa, to TMT Int’l (Mauna Kea) – Hawaii OpposeApproved Request for mutual termination, Grove Farm Fish & Poi Lessee – Ewa, O’ahu OpposeApproved Emergency Rulemaking Procedures to protect against the overharvest of “Lole” from state waters SupportApproved Approval of CDUA for a Statewide Programmatic Agreement for traditional fishpond systems in Hawai’i SupportApproved 10

11. SCR 55 Passed in the 2015 Legislature Provide opportunity for Hawaiians to work together to exhibit that traditional Hawaiian values and customs could apply to, and work in modern governmental affairs ; That the legislature, in passing Act 288 give the AMAC some independence from state government to reflect its role of working alongside and advising state government with regard to Hawaiian traditions, values, and practices. Engage stakeholders, with the assistance of DLNR, OHA, and AHCC for purpose of developing and adopting rules for its operation and administration. 11

12. Draft Template for Rules Aha Moku Advisory Committee – Chapter 1 Part 1 – General Provisions Rules of Practice & Procedure – Purpose – Act 288 – Definitions – Office – Hours – Meetings – Quorum – Authentication – Chairperson – Vice-chairperson Part 2 – Aha Moku System History & Purpose Aha Moku Structure Part 3 – Mokupuni; Moku; Ahupuaa Moku O Keawe (Hawaii) Moku O Piilani (Maui) Moku O Kanaloa (Kahoolawe) Nana’I Kaula (Lanai- Molokai Pule Oo (Molokai) Moku O Kakuhihewa (Oahu) Manokalanipo (Kauai) Ka Aina O Kawelonakala (Niihau) 12

13. Pae’Aina Summary IslandMokuAhupuaa Moku O Keawe (Hawaii)6197 Moku O Piilani (Maui)13142 Moku O Kanaloa (Kahoolawe)428 Nana’I Kaula (Lanai)211 Molokai Pule Oo (Molokai)451 Moku O Kakuhihewa (Oahu)688 Manokalanipo (Kauai)969 Ka Aina O Kawelonakala (Niihau)320 Islands – 847606 13 Note: No one living on the following moku IslandMokuAhupuaa Moku O Kanaloa (Kahoolawe) Kona Koolau Molokini 5 11 0 Manokalanipo (Kauai)Napali14 Islands – 2430

14. 14 On-going Steps Makua Shoreline, Makua Ahupuaa, Waianae Moku, Kakuhihewa Kaena Point, Keawaula Ahupuaa Release AMAC draft rules for comment (AMAC, DLNR, OHA, AHCC, General Public) Continue accountability to the people of an ahupua’a, the general public, DLNR/BLNR, and the legislature. Draft Report to Legislature, 2016 Session

15. Mahalo Nui Loa! For Further Information, please contact: Aha Moku Advisory Committee Leimana DaMate Executive Director Phone: 808- 587-1498 Leimana.K.DaMate@hawaii.gov Department of Land and Natural Resources 1151 Punchbowl Street, Ste. 130 Honolulu, HI 96813 15