#Ocean Recreation

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reviewed test results from multiple monitoring activities conducted by state agencies and community partners to confirm that the coastal waters around Lahaina are safe for ocean recreation. It is important to note that access is still restricted to certain coastal zones within the impacted area of Lahaina and these are not an option for ocean recreation at this time.

Effective immediately, emergency restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic for commercial and recreational boating and ocean recreation are being relaxed statewide. Commercial and recreational boating can now include up to ten people on a vessel at one time, operating under new COVID-19 “Act With Care” guidelines.

The Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has announced the trolling schedule for permitted vessels for the month of March, 2011.

The Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has announced the trolling schedule for permitted vessels in the month of February, 2011.

Proposed improvements at the Ma’alaea Small Boat Harbor will be the focus of a meeting hosted by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.  The project includes the construction of a new ferry terminal building at the end of the South Mole, a new comfort station and waste water treatment system, sewer pump-outs, concrete […]