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Landmark bill gives Native Hawaiians larger public lands role

For nearly three decades, community members at Ha'ena on Kauai have helped care for one of Hawaii's most visited state parks, restoring lo'i kalo, managing visitor impacts and preserving cultural resources despite lacking a permanent legal role in managing the land.

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For nearly three decades, community members at Ha'ena on Kauai have helped care for one of Hawaii's most visited state parks, restoring lo'i kalo, managing visitor impacts and preserving cultural resources despite lacking a permanent legal role in managing the land.

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