Hāwea Heiau & Keawāwa Wetland

Hāwea Heiau is a property consisting of 5 acres located in Hawaii Kai. The property is protected with a Conservation Easement for cultural and natural preservation purposes. The Conservation Easement was made on February 14, 2014 and is between Livable Hawaii Kai Hui as the Grantor, and the City and County of Honolulu as the Grantee. The property has high cultural and natural resource value as it includes about half of Keawawa wetland and is home to endangered and native species of flora and fauna. Two registered archeological sites are on the property and are protected from development. Public access is permitted to Maunalua residents, Hawaiian cultural practitioners, volunteers, and members of the general public who access the property to offer oli and pule (chant and prayer), volunteer for restoration work, gather traditional materials, and observe native species.