WATER PROTECTION

Protection of significant watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply.

LAND CONSERVATION

Preservation of significant forests, beaches, coastal areas, and agricultural lands.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Public outdoor recreation and education, including access to beaches and mountains.

CULTURAL PRESERVATION

Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas and sites.

HABITAT PROTECTION

Protection of significant habitats or ecosystems, including buffer zones.

Conservation Purposes

As outlined in the Charter of the City and County of Honolulu Section 9-204(a), moneys in the CWNL Fund shall be used for the purchase or acquisition of real estate, or any qualified interests therein, for land conservation within the City and County of Honolulu, for the following purposes:

HAZARD REDUCTION

Conservation of land to significantly reduce erosion, floods, landslides, and runoff.

PUBLIC ACCESS

Acquisition of public access to public land and open space to yield a significant public benefit.