The Kaua‘i Public Land Trust recently received $700,000 in funding through the Legacy Land Conservation Program that will complete the $3.4 million purchase of a 20-acre parcel in Kilauea that borders Kahili Beach.
The LLCP, a new program within the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, provides funding from the Land Conservation Fund for the acquisition of state resources.
The resources include watersheds, coastal areas, beaches, ocean access, habitat protection, cultural and historic sites, parks, open spaces and scenic resources.
“We’re excited,” said Jennifer Luck, executive director of KPLT. “It’s the culmination of a lot of hard work and effort.”
The parcel will become the final part of the Kilauea Coastal Preserve. KPLT will now begin the process of finalizing the deal, Luck said.
Gary Blaich, KPLT board president, said it feels wonderful to receive the funding from LLCP.
(Source: Rachel Gehrlein, Kauai Garden island News)
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