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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Land and Natural Resources is reminding the public that certification in the safe use of a thrill craft, also known as jet skis and Personal Water Craft (PWC), is required to operate these types of vessels on state waters.   “Their acceleration, speed capabilities and maneuverability make thrill craft fun […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Land and Natural Resources is conducting a pilot project to improve diving and boating safety in Hawaii waters this summer.   “To help increase public awareness of safety rules concerning divers and the use of dive flags, DLNR will be giving away dive flags that meet state requirements during the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is seeking nominations from interested persons willing to serve on the Puu Waawaa Ahupuaa Advisory Council for State lands in North Kona. Three new Advisory Council members to fill recently vacated seats will be chosen from interested community members who can advise DLNR on implementation actions […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will close the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve on June 2 and 3 to conduct animal control activities, specifically aerial shooting from helicopters of feral goats, feral sheep, mouflon and mouflon/feral sheep hybrids.  These grazing ungulates reduce the density and productivity of mamane trees in the […]

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Karin Stanton/Hawaii247.com Contributing Editor Now the legislative session is over, the fall out begins. One of the casualties was the governor’s Recreational Renaissance program, which was designed to update and improve the state’s facilities. The bill was supported by the House, but the Senate killed it late in the session. Department of Land and Natural […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Board of Land and Natural Resources has approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Park Service and the County of Hawaii for cooperative management of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail. The “Ala Kahakai” is a proposed 175-mile system of coastal trails (ala loa) that connect historic shoreline communities, national, […]

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Photography by Dave Corrigan/Big Island Video News Governor Linda Lingle’s stopped at Kekaha Kai State Park with Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairwoman Laura Thielen to review the proposed park improvements as part of the $240 million Recreational Renaissance plan. Under the plan, Kekaha Kai State Park will be part of a new network […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Land and Natural Resources has a new tool to enforce laws to protect Hawaii’s natural and cultural resources. The Civil Resource Violations System will be used to bring administrative actions to enforce existing natural and cultural resource laws and provide a fair, fast and cost effective process for minor civil […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The new Pohoiki concrete boat launch ramp, accessible ramp and loading dock for use by Hawaii boaters opened Friday, according to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. “As part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration’s ongoing efforts to upgrade our small boat harbors statewide, we have replaced the old Pohoiki boat ramp and loading dock […]

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Karin Stanton/Hawaii247.com Contributing Editor The Department of Land and Natural Resources has scheduled a series of public information meetings – including two on the Big Island –  to present its new “Recreational Renaissance” plan and seek community input on the various proposals. The Big Island meetings are scheduled for: * Hilo: 5-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. […]

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