About Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Governmental Plans
that impact the future of Kalaupapa
National Park Service
- Kalaupapa National Historical Park – General Management Plan (2021)
- Kalaupapa National Historical Park – Superintendent’s Compendium (2024)
2021, 2024
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
- Molokaʻi Island Plan (2005)
- StoryMap: Kalaupapa-Palaʻau (Apana 3) (2021)
2005, 2021
Department of Health
- Kalaupapa Strategic Plan for Transition (1991)
- Kalaupapa Transition Update 2023
1991, 2023
Intergovernmental Agreements
related to Kalawao County and Kalaupapa
| Involved Agencies | Type of Agreement | Year Agreement Started | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHHL - NPS | Lease | 1991 | Leases the land of Kalaupapa Settlement (1,290 acres) to NPS along with operational responsibilities. Allows for DOH to continue providing health care and residence for remaining patients. |  |
| DOH - NPS | Cooperative Agreement | 1984 | Outlines the division of responsibilities required to manage operational efforts in Kalaupapa and the planned transition of DOH duties to NPS. | |
| DLNR - NPS | Cooperative Agreement | 2009 | Outlines shared resource management activities in the 9,394 acres owned by DLNR. Designates the National Park Service to protect and preserve archeological sites, native ecosystems, threatened and endangered species, and water and air quality, and to conduct research and prepare plans for management, operations, preservation, and interpretation of these resources | |
| DOT - NPS | Cooperative Agreement | 1987 | Outlines responsibilities for public access to the airport and surrounding land, access to water and agreements for repairs/construction of airport facilities and utilities. | |
| DOH - Maui County | Mutual Aid Agreement | 1990 | Maui County will provide fire, law enforcement and emergency medical service assistance to Kalaupapa | |
| NPS - Roman Catholic Church | Cooperative Agreement | 1983 | National Park Service agreed to assist with the maintenance and operation of the St. Philomena’s and St. Francis Churches and the St. Elizabeth Chapel | |
| NPS - Hawaii Conference Foundation | Cooperative Agreement | 1984 | Allows for Hawaiʻi Conference Foundation and the Kana‘ana Hou and Siloama congregations to continue using the Hale Kahu structure and Wilcox Parish Hall. | |