Community invited to Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group Open House
Those who attend will learn about ongoing planning efforts, connect with members of the working group and provide valuable feedback to inform future plans for one of West Hawaiʻi's most treasured coastal resources.
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West Hawaiʻi residents, families and community members are encouraged to attend an upcoming Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group Community Open House to be hosted by Kona state lawmakers Sen. Dru Kanuha and Rep. Nicole Lowen.
The open house is scheduled for 3 to 5:30 p.m. July 28 at Kailua Pier, located at 75-5660 Palani Road, in Kailua-Kona.
Community members who attend will learn about ongoing planning efforts, connect with members of the working group and provide valuable feedback to inform future plans for one of West Hawaiʻi’s most treasured coastal resources.
“Kailua Bay is a place where culture, recreation, tourism and our local way of life all come together,” said Kanuha in an announcement for the open house. “The future of this wahi pana should be guided by the people who know and care for it. I encourage everyone to attend, share their manaʻo and help shape a stewardship plan that honors our community, our culture and future generations.”
The event will feature:
- ʻOhana-friendly water activities.
- ʻIke kūpuna and fishing talks.
- Updates about Kailua Pier and Kailua Bay improvement plans.
- Interactive opportunities for community input and discussion.
Lowen said the Kona community has a deep connection with Kailua Bay. The open house is an important response to many community members who reached out through the years with concerns and ideas about the bay’s future.
“Whether you fish, paddle, swim, welcome visitors or simply enjoy spending time at the pier with your family, your voice matters,” said Lowen in the open house announcement. “I hope residents of all ages will join us.”
Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group was established in 2025 by the state and is organized by Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources.
It brings together community members, cultural practitioners, recreational and commercial ocean users, government agencies and other stakeholders to help shape a shared vision for the future stewardship of Kailua Bay and the Kailua Pier area.
Visit the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources website for additional information.
