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DLNR IMPLEMENTS INCREASED PROTECTION FOR AHIHI-KINAU NATURAL AREA RESERVE

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:15:24 -0400

KAHULUI -- Starting on Friday, August 1, 2008, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will implement a new two-year area restriction for the ‘Ahihi-Kina‘u Natural Area Reserve that will close off access to the majority of the reserve, including unofficial trails to Kalua o Lapa, Kalaeloa (popularly known as “the Aquarium”), and Mokuha (also known as “the Fishbowl”).

Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument to be Proposed for World Heritage Status

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:59:11 -0400

HONOLULU -- The National Park Service announced today that the Department of the Interior has requested that a World Heritage nomination package be developed for Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, the nation’s largest marine protected area. The National Park Service is the lead agency to coordinate World Heritage nominations for the United States. The Monument, which includes the islands and waters of the northwestern Hawaiian archipelago, along with Mount Vernon, Virginia, will be proposed as the United States’ first nominations for consideration for the World Heritage List since 1994.

UPDATE TO KULA FOREST RESERVE ROAD REPAIR SCHEDULE

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:35:21 -0400

KAHULUI -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close the Kula state forest reserve and Polipoli state park for repairs to the forest access road, this week between Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20. The reserve will reopen on Saturday June 21 at 6 a.m. A previous announcement did not specific a reopening date or time.

DLNR TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING ON THRILLCRAFT USE AROUND LANA‘I

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:21:02 -0400

LANA‘I CITY – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will hold an informal public meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Hale Kupuna o Lana‘i at 1144 Ilima, Lana‘i City, to hear from community members whether they want to see thrillcraft (also known as personal watercraft or PWCs) allowed around Lana‘i “The purpose of this meeting on Lana‘i is to find out if there is broad general support for jet ski riding from residents,” said DLNR Chair Laura H. Thielen.

KIKIAOLA SMALL BOAT HARBOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO START SOON

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:54:45 -0400

KEKAHA, KAUA‘I – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is notifying boaters that construction work at the Kikiaola small boat harbor is expected to start in mid-June 2008.

Initially, a minimum of one-half of the entrance channel will remain open at all times to permit vessels to enter and exit the harbor. Starting September 1, 2008, the harbor may be closed during construction at one-week intervals.

POLIHALE STATE PARK CAMPING AREA CLOSES FOR WATER LEAK REPAIR

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:43:31 -0400

LIHU‘E — The Polihale State Park camping area on the west coast of Kaua‘i was closed today by the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources due to an major underground break in the waterline. The water to the park has been turned off while the contractor Aqua Engineers assisted by park staff are conducting emergency waterline repair. All attempts will be made to repair the line as quickly as possible.

LAND BOARD APPROVES PROJECTS FOR LEGACY LAND CONSERVATION

Tue, 27 May 2008 16:29:37 -0400

HONOLULU - The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) has approved the award of $4.7 million for county and nonprofit land acquisition projects to protect Hawai‘i’s valuable resource lands through the Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP).

DLNR, MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL TRAILS DAY ON JUNE 7 WITH HIKE AT MAHANA RIDGE

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:03:33 -0400

KAHULUI, MAUI – In observance of National Trails Day, Na Ala Hele, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s trails and access program, will sponsor a hike to celebrate this important day and to thank the many volunteers who have helped construct and maintain the trails within the state’s Na Ala Hele (NAH) trails system.

DLNR LAUNCHES BOATING SAFETY PILOT PROJECT IN KANE‘OHE BAY

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:19:55 -0400

KANE‘OHE - The Departments of Land and Natural Money Resources (DLNR) will undertake a pilot project to improve water lewdness in Kane‘ohe Bay during holiday weekends this summer. The launch of the project is designed to coincide with the Memorial Day weekend, which has traditionally been a time of increased boating traffic and heightened activity in the bay. DLNR enforcement officers will increase their presence in and around Kane‘ohe Bay to enforce safety equipment requirements, zone violations, boating under the influence (BUI) violations and all other regulations under the department’s purview. DLNR will work cooperatively with the U.S. Coast Guard on this effort.

DLNR To Hold Public Meeting On Jet Ski Use Around Moloka‘i

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:32:43 -0400

HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources will hold an informal public meeting on Moloka‘i on Thursday, May 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center conference room to hear from community members regarding the use of jet skis (also known as personal watercraft or PWCs) around Moloka‘i.

DLNR HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON RULE CHANGES FOR FISHING IN KAHULUI HARBOR

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:16:47 -0400

KAHULUI -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 to discuss proposed fishing rule changes (Hawai‘i Administrative Rules Chapter 13-51) for Kahului Harbor, Maui.

Sage/Redington/Rio offer 8-wt Fly Fishing Outfit for Trout Unlimited Fundraiser

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:00:21 -0400

Bainbridge Island, Washington - The top names in Fly Fishing have joined forces together to put togther a world-class fly fishing outfit as a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited-Alaska to help with their efforts protecting the Bristol Bay watershed.

Hawaii DLNR Reopens Muliwai Trail on Big Island

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:11:12 -0500

HILO – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has reopened the remote Muliwai Trail on the island of Hawai‘i, after completing trail repair work that included removing fallen trees and excavating landslides that blocked the trail during severe winter storms statewide in mid-December 2007. Trail crews from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife also restored the trail tread in several locations.

Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i: Naturals for Island Hopping

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:32:33 -0500

Many travelers have been to their favorite vacation destination, the Hawaiian Islands, time and again, and remain eager to return. Now is the time to get creative with your itinerary and take a multi-island trip you’ll never forget.

Enjoy Stunning Vistas On Two New Hiking Trails In Kapalua

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:31:20 -0500

Kapalua Resort has opened of two hiking trails – the Village Walking Trail and Maunalei Arboretum Trail. These trails represent the first in a series of over 100 miles of planned walking and hiking trails throughout the resort's 23,000 acres. Designed for all fitness levels, these trails are complimentary and open to visitors and local residents.