The island of Kaho'olawe and the waters two miles from the shoreline are designated as the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve, owned by the State of Hawai'i. KIRC manages Kaho'olawe in trust for a future Native Hawaiian sovereign entity.
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U.S. Navy conveys deed of ownership of Kaho'olawe to the State of Hawai'i. The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission is established to manage activities on the island.
Because of the existing hazards, including the UXO, rough terrain and harsh environmental elements, no unauthorized persons are allowed into the Reserve and protective measures have been adopted to maximize safety for those persons with permission to access the Reserve.
Access to the Reserve (the island and the 2 miles of ocean surrounding Kaho'olawe) is restricted because of the continued danger of unexploded ordnance. Access to the Reserve is permitted only with authorization of KIRC for specific purposes, such as restoration, education, and culture.
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No one is allowed to land on Niihau unless you are a resident of the island, a member of the Robinson family, or an invited guest. The Robinson family permits helicopter tours, but contact between the visitors and natives is not allowed. Fishermen and sailors may visit the island by sea, but are not able to land.
The way to Kaho'olaweSince the Kaho'olawe coast is not safe to dock boats of any kind, you will need to swim all the way to the island. Although there are US Army trucks on the island, you'll get around on foot most of the time.
It has been privately owned by the same family since 1864, when Elizabeth Sinclair purchased it from King Kamehameha V for $10,000 in gold. Today the island is managed by Robinson brothers, Bruce and Keith Robinson who are descendants family members of Elizabeth Sinclair.
But, the increase in tourism has resulted in problems such as overcrowding, littering, an overextension of our rescue and emergency resources & damage to the fragile ecosystem. Some Native Hawaiians may feel that tourists do not show enough respect for the environment.
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Kaho'olawe, A Sacred IslandCalled in ancient times, “Kanaloa” or “Kohemalamalama,” the island was a place where kahuna and navigators were trained and played an important role in early Pacific migrations.
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