Mauna Kea Recreation Area improvements draft environmental assessment TMK (3rd) 4-4-016:003 (por.) Hamakua District, Hawaii Island, State of Hawaii

Author:

Department of Parks and Recreation, County of Hawaii

Title:

Mauna Kea Recreation Area improvements draft environmental assessment TMK (3rd) 4-4-016:003 (por.) Hamakua District, Hawaii Island, State of Hawaii

Periodical:

Infrastructure

Year:

2015

Pages:

149

Subject:

Recreation areas Mauna Kea Recreation areas Hawaii Island Environmental impact analysis

Summary:

The project would improve the water system, recreational cabins, access, parking, landscaping, park amenities and security/ maintenance facilities of the Mauna Kea Recreation Area. Despite the high demand for recreational cabins, the Island of Hawai‘i has limited options. The cool climate, sunny skies, and proximity to hunting, hiking and astronomy made the site popular for the half a century it was a park under the jurisdiction of the DLNR. A lack of funding and maintenance led to eventual closure to general public use. Through an intergovernmental agreement, the County has taken over maintenance and management. Although the Pohakuloa area has a rich history, the continual demolition and reconstruction of structures of various eras means that no historic properties are present or will be affected by the proposed action. No endangered plant species are present in any part of the park that will be affected by the proposed activities. Several wide-ranging endangered vertebrates will be protected by construction-phase and operational precautions and management practices. Erosion and sedimentation impacts will be avoided through BMPs implemented as parts of several permits. Cultural uses on the mostly developed site will not be affected by the action and cultural practices and hunting in the region will benefit from the improved facilities

URL:

http://oeqc2.doh.hawaii.gov/EA_EIS_Library/2015-07-08-HA-DEA-Mauna-Kea-Recreation-Area-Improvements.pdf

Date:

July 2015

Collection:

EIS