2 - Archaeological Awareness
Good stewardship includes respecting the traditions, history, and culture of Hawai’i. This impacts community, employee, and business relations.
Historical knowledge can also contribute to the culture of the golf course, its name, or marketing strategy. A cultural advisory team is recommended, often comprised of Lineal Decedents, Kahu (Hawaiian Priest), a stakeholder representative, and an archaeologist. This team can help determine how to preserve existing archeological finds and historic sites. They can also determine optimal ways to incorporate unique features throughout the property which will highlight its cultural significance. Additional resources may be found at www.haunandassociates.com.
Once a site is selected, determine which stakeholders are best to create the name or identity of the golf course. Consider location and/or ahupua’a. Identify what surrounding biological or historical factors can be used in creating the identity.
Obtain information through conducting or preparing Archeological Assessments, Burial Treatment Plans, Site Preservation Plans, Archaeological Inventory Surveys, Cultural Impact Assessments, and gathering historical research. Archaeological awareness should be a priority of owners and stakeholders of the golf course and/or development.
During pre-construction and construction, a qualified archaeologist licensed in the State of Hawai’i is necessary to provide an Archaeological Inventory Survey report prepared in connection with Chapter 6E projects. It is expected to include (§13‐275‐3 and §13‐284‐3):
Identification and documentation of all historic properties within a project area
Evaluation of significance (eligibility for listing in the HRHP) for each historic property
Determination of the project’s effect on each historic property
Proposed mitigation commitments to minimize the effect of the project on significant historic properties
