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Manele Slated for New Ferry Loading Dock

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to attend an information meeting at 5 p.m., on Tuesday February 23, 2010 to discuss the planning document and environmental assessment that will be prepared for the ferry loading dock improvements at the Manele small boat harbor on Lana‘i. The meeting will be held […]

New Requirements Aimed at Protecting Sensitive Sites at Kealakekua Bay

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is implementing new measures to improve its management of the Kealakekua Bay State Historic Park and better protect the sensitive natural, historic and cultural resources of the area. To prevent damage to the shoreline and coral reef and accidental destruction of significant historic and cultural sites by […]

Kula Forest Reserve to Close for Access Road Repairs

The Kula State Forest Reserve will be closed for two weeks beginning on Monday, September 21st, 2009 as crews work to complete repairs to the forest access road. Last year, DLNR completed the initial phase of repairs to repave a mile of road which was damaged by response vehicles and equipment during the 2006-2007 wildland […]

RULE CHANGES IN EFFECT FOR KAHULUI HARBOR FISHERIES

New rules are in effect in the Kahului harbor fisheries management area to reduce fishing conflicts. Rule changes prohibit net use, establish a daily bag limit of 50 specimens per person, prohibit snagging, limit pole fishing to two poles per person, and require persons fishing to sign in and out and fill out fishing reports […]

DLNR CLOSES KULA RESERVE WEEKDAYS FOR ACCESS ROAD REPAIRS

The Department of Land and Natural Resources will close the Kula State Forest Reserve to public access on weekdays through Friday, July 3. The closure is the result of repairs and resurfacing including the replacement of a culvert to minimize heavy rainfall damage.  The road will reopen on weekends during this period. “We are implementing […]

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE PARK PLANNED IN WAHIKULI

The state is considering the construction of an Off-Highway Vehicle Park on Maui.The proposed Wahikuli OHV Park is part of the state’s Recreational Renaissance Plan.DLNR Chairperson Laura Thielen said the park supports the long-term demand for additional recreational opportunities and would relieve pressure on other lands currently being utilized for this sport.Total cost of the […]