Public Involvement

Kalahaku Overlook area provides a stunning crater view on a clear day.

NPS Photo M. Smucker

Kalahaku Overlook Area Managment

Haleakalā National Park plans to rehabilitate the Kalahaku Overlook Areas for visitor safety and enjoyment. Several options for this work are being considered. The options include delineating and creating visitor use areas a variety of methods (which will need analysis in the EA), placing interpretive signs, and repairing a historic trail. The public is invited to provide input on the proposed actions, environmental and cultural considerations, potential alternatives, and any other relevant issues that should be considered. The park will consult with the State Historic Preservation Division regarding potential impacts to the historic Kalahaku Overlook area, and with the USFWS on impacts to threatened and endangered species. Priorities for alternatives in the EA should ensure protection of natural and cultural resources (especially threatened and endangered species), the safety and enjoyment of park visitors, and positive community relations. Read the full document here, Kalahaku Overlook Environmental Assessment.

 

Waimoku Falls on a sunny day in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā.

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Kīpahulu Comprehensive Plan

Haleakalā National Park is developing a comprehensive plan for the lands under National Park Service management in the Kīpahulu District. The purpose of the Kīpahulu Comprehensive Plan (the plan) is to balance recreational access and visitor facilities with protection of the park’s important natural and cultural resources. The renewed planning process will examine current and new visitor opportunities and will outline long-term management strategies. Review the full length, Kīpahulu Comprehensive Plan.

 

A spring time sunrise over the Haleakalā crater.

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Haleakalā National Park Sunrise Visitation Management

Haleakalā National Park reviewed sunrise operations and looked at ways the park can be good stewards of the land and ensure that park visitors have a safe and enjoyable sunrise experience, while also being good neighbors to the local community. Sunrise operations including in the areas of: Safety, Stewardship of natural and cultural resources, Impacts to local communities, Impacts to local economy, Visitor Enjoyment, Other. Learn more and view the Sunrise Environmental Assessment at Sunrise Visitation Management.

 

Environmental Assessment: Management and Removal of Feral Animals in Upper Elevations of Nu'u, Maui: Finding of No Significant Impact cover

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Management and Removal of Feral Animals in Upper Elevations of Nu'u, Maui

Environmental Assessment: Finding of No Significant Impact

Nu'u Environmental Assessment Approval Letter

Finding of No Significant Impact

ERRATA and Response To Comments

Determination of No Impairment

 

Environmental Assessment: Management and Removal of Feral Animals in Upper Elevations of Nu‘u, Maui

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Environmental Assessment: Management and Removal of Feral Animals in Upper Elevations of Nu'u, Maui

Environmental Assessment (PDF)