#Keaukaha Steward Pilot Program
New data reveals 10s of thousands visit 2 Hilo beach parks in single month; residents express concern
Data collected throughout a 6-month period which wrapped up at the end of December shows Waiuli, also known as Richardson Ocean Park, has an estimated monthly visitation of nearly 24,000 people while more than 10,000 are gauged to use Lehia, or King’s Landing.
‘Āina-based nonprofits sought to manage community stewardship at Big Island visitor hotspots
The Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau is seeking proposals from ‘āina-based nonprofit organizations to develop and manage a community stewardship program at three popular sites.
New initiatives aimed at mitigating visitor impacts, protecting resources in Keaukaha area of Hilo
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Hawai‘i County and Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau announced Tuesday two new community-based destination management initiatives — the Keaukaha Steward Pilot Program and Community Cultural-Based Education Program.
