#Ahihi Kinau Natural Area Reserve

New Raw Elements dispensers installed on Maui ahead of non-mineral sunscreen ban

Four mineral sunblock dispensers are now installed along south Maui shores. Two are at the ‘Āhihi-Kīna‘u  Natural Area Reserve and a pair are to be installed at Mākena State Park where thousands of people enter the ocean at these locations daily. 

Maui’s ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Reopens, Whale Carcass No Longer Detectable

Access to the ocean at Maui’s ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve open after a nearly two week closure when a Humpback whale carcass washed ashore on Dec. 30.

Whale Carcass Prompts Closure at ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu, Maui

Shoreline access at ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve on Maui has been closed due to a whale carcass on shore. This is the fifth dead Humpback report since November 11th.

Parking Fees Proposed for Maui’s ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu

The state is proposing parking fees for the ‘Āhihi-Kina‘u Natural Area Reserve on Maui in an effort to provide a self-sustaining funding source.

Renovations, Traffic Delays at ʻĀhihi-Kīnaʻu, Aug 29 – Sept 30

Visitors to the ʻĀhihi-Kīnaʻu Natural Area Reserve and Keoneʻōiʻo or “La Perouse Bay” area are advised of renovation that will result in limited parking and traffic delays.

Maui Man Among Soldiers in Fight Against Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death

Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death kills one of the most important native trees. Failing to follow the simple recommendations could make you responsible for spreading it.

Kiawe Removed at ʻĀhihi-Kīna‘u on Maui

First brought to the islands by sailors in 1828, kiawe competes for space with a one-two punch. The trees are being removed from the south shore at Ahihi Kinau

Former Maui Bombing Target at Kanahena Discussed

The results of the investigation will be used to determine the most appropriate remedial action at Kanahena Point, which once served as a former defense bombing target site.

Ahihi Kinau Draft Management Plan, 30 day public comment starts TODAY

The State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will present a draft management plan for ‘Ahihi-Kina‘u NAR at a meeting planned for today, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Lokelani Intermediate School Cafeteria in Kihei. “The plan contains historical, management, and biological information, describes the current status and condition of […]

Next Steps Discussed in Ahihi-Kinau Closure

By Wendy Osher Discussions continue on a recommendation to keep the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve closed after current restrictions are set to expire on July 31, 2010. DLNR began enforcing the two year closure on access to the majority of the reserve, including unofficial trails to Kalua o Lapa, Kalaeloa, and Mokuha on August 1, […]