Aloha e Hui Aloha Kīholo ʻohana,
In light of the rapidly changing novel coronavirus, COVID-19 situation, I wanted to share what we're doing here at Hui Aloha Kīholo to contribute towards the best possible outcomes for our staff, family, local community, and global community.
As of March 18th, 2020, and continuing until further notice, Kīholo State Park Reserve is closed to all visitors.
Kīholo State Park Reserve - CLOSED as of today, March 18th, and continuing until further notice. The State of Hawaii, Department of State Parks made this decision in response to the worsening coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to the press yesterday (3/17/20), Department of Land and Natural Resources Chair Suzanne Case said “we intend to reopen parks and facilities as soon as the novel coronavirus is no longer a threat.”
Camping reservations have been canceled through March 31st as the State pushes to reduce the instances of non-essential close person to person interactions.
Camping reservations have been canceled through March 31st.
For additional information on park closures and camping reservations see the State Parks Kiholo website here.
Volunteer Workdays - Regularly scheduled volunteer workdays are canceled until further notice. A big mahalo to everyone who has given of their time and aloha for the restoration of Waiakaʻeu. We look forward to seeing and working alongside you again soon.
Volunteers remove debris at a volunteer workday.
Hui Aloha Kīholo stands committed to the health and safety of our community. Closures such as these reinforce the need for social distancing that will ultimately slow or reduce the spread of this virus, keep our emergency services intact, and protect our most vulnerable populations. Please join us in doing your part to avoid any non-essential in-person interactions, staying home, and practicing rigorous hygiene. We can wait for the situation to worsen and for authorities to mandate it, or we can take the initiative ourselves to protect our community.
Mahalo, for all you do. Please take good care and if you have any questions contact us.
Aloha,
