Our Programs

Community Engagement

We host Sunday in the Park events to share this wahi pana (special place) with fellow community members and visitors. Past themes have included: lāʻau lapaʻau, history of Kaʻū, keiki science fair, and several hoʻolauleʻa.

Wetland Restoration

Community Engagement

In 2011, we were awarded a National Coastal Wetlands Conservation grant (with DLNR DOFAW) from the US Fish & Wildlife Service. We are still working with the state to acquire the permits necessary to move this program forward for the health of the estuary and native wildlife.

Visitor Safety

Community Engagement

Visitor Safety

With help from KOOH Board member, Daniel Dierking, and the County of Hawaiʻi Parks & Recreation, we are moving forward to install further lifeguard "rescue tubes" along the shoreline at Honuʻapo.

Our Core Team

2021 Current Board of Directors

Kalāhoʻohie Mossman (President)

Nohea Kaʻawa (Vice President)

Ken Sugai (Treasurer)

Megan Lamson Leatherman (Secretary)

Daniel Dierking (Director)

Jodie Ray Rosam (Director)

Past Board of Directors, Core Volunteers and Staff (retired)

Allison Yahna

Angie Avenue

Brynn Cabudol

Chris Manfredi

David Vance

Dennis Riordan

Donna Ambrose

Evyonne Koch

John Replogle

Kathrine Postelli

Lauren Kurpita

Lois Pollock

Michelle Galimba

Paul Takehiro

Shary Grant-Crocker

Sue Barnett

Thomas King

Ursula D’Angelo

Wendy Scott-Vance

Lehua Lopez-Mau (Executive Director, 2008 - 2012)

List of Co-Founders

John Replogle

Wendy Scott-Vance

Dennis Riordan

Katherine Postelli

Megan Lamson Leatherman

Brynn Cabudol

Paul Takehiro

Other Support

Ka ‘Ohana entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Hawai‘i regarding the restoration, maintenance, and protection of Honu‘apo Park. We also comply with all rules, restrictions, and policies under the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).