Protecting Our Wahi Pana from Destructive Offroaders

On Sunday, April 12, 2009 we tried to move a large boulder, originally placed by the state over 10 years ago, to prevent further erosion of the sand dunes. Unfortunately we broke both of our tow straps in the effort to block vehicle access to the dunes with the large boulder (right). Instead we were able to move the smaller boulder (left) to block access.

When we returned to check on the dunes the following Saturday (4/18), someone had moved the small boulder to regain off-road access to the area.
This morning (5/1) we went in to attempt to move the larger boulder again. Thankfully someone had done the job for us- maybe it was the menehune :)!!!

As you can see in the picture below erosion here is severe. We need to make sure that we do all we can to protect this sensitive ecosystem and cultural treasure.

Please kokua. Malama Ka'ena.

Let people know that vehicle access in Ka'ena should be limited to existing roads. Driving on dunes and in sandy areas threatens our cultural and natural resources!