Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 5, 1 May 2013 — Archaeological pilot project [ARTICLE]

Archaeological pilot project

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division has launched a pilot project to begin monitoring archaeological preserves and easements on Hawai'i Island. The project focuses on archaeological or non-burial cultural sites that were formally designated for preservation during the development process. SHPD is responsible for ensuring that state-approved preservation plans are carried out. A database of all accepted preservation plans and preserved non-burial sites for Hawai'i Island was recently completed by University of Hawai'iHilo student Josephine Buck, who is interning at SHPD. The plan is expand the pilot program to other islands after testing. SHPD will be sending letters to property owners with non-burial preservation sites, requesting approval to visit sites listed in preservation plans. Affected property owners may also arrange a site visit by contacting SHPD archaeologist Sean Naleimaile at (808) 933-7651 or Sean.P.Naleimaile@Hawaii.gov. For more information, contact Theresa DonhamatTheresa.K.Donham@ Hawaii.gov or (808) 933-7653, or visit the SHPD office in Hilo at 40 Po'okela St.