The North Shore of Oahu has been discussing the proposed development of the Turtle Bay/Kawela Bay area for the last few years.  Many local protesters don’t want the development, that was essentially agreed to over 20 years ago.  The traffic on the North Shore, esp. during the winter time when surf gets to epic proportions, comes to a stand still as onlookers creep along the highway in awe of the waves.  There is no alternative route, though one has been in discussion for sometime. 

Today, however, North Shore residents can be pleased about one land acquisition, as 1,129 acres of land in Pupukea have been purchased by The Trust for Public Land.  The land, that was at one time planned for an extensive development, will now be set aside as preservation land. The purchase ends a decades-long effort to protect the property, which overlooks many of the North Shore’s famous surfing spots, from development.  This was definitely a collaboration by many groups and organizations, and will help protect a small piece of the North Shore.