#ocean stewardship
Ocean Stewardship Fee now in place; expected to generate up to $5M annually for restoration and outreach projects
At the start of 2024, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources implemented an Ocean Stewardship Fee Program to help fund projects to protect marine resources. The Aloha I Ke Kai program collects a one dollar fee from passengers and customers that board boats with commercial use permits.
Hawaiʻi Ocean Awareness and Action Day planned at the state Capitol
A Hawaiʻi Ocean Awareness and Action Day takes place this Friday, March 15 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. The second annual event features participation from 25 nonprofit organizations and government agencies, focused on ocean related issues.
