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Hawaiʻi’s water commission reinstates 1st Deputy Kaleo Manuel following controversial redeployment
With pressure from the Maui County Council and others, the Hawaiʻi State Commission on Water Resource Management on Monday reinstated 1st Deputy Kaleo Manuel, who was “redeployed” following accusations by a land owner that he delayed access to water during the deadly Aug. 8 Lahaina fire.
US House passes ocean bills to protect reefs, marine animals and ecosystems
“Hawai’i’s oceans and coral reefs are in dire need of investment to sustain their future in the face of climate change,” said Suzanne Case, Chair of the Hawai‘i State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Nominees tapped for Maunakea Management Stewardship and Oversight Authority
Governor David Ige submitted the names of eight nominees for the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to the Hawaiʻi State Senate for confirmation.
What four measures did Hawaiʻi Gov. Ige sign on World Oceans Day?
On the 30th anniversary of international World Oceans Day, Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige signed four measures into law that protect aquatic resources.
DLNR Aerial assessment of Molokaʻi axis deer illustrates extent of overpopulation
New aerial footage of Molokaʻi shows just how extensive the axis deer population has gotten, and the threats that it is posing to agriculture and forested lands.
BLNR Passes Highly Contested Beach Nourishment Project
The state BLNR heard from the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands (OCCL) on Item K-2, a programmatic statewide small-scale beach restoration (SSBR) permitting program that would reauthorize and expand the existing beach nourishment program OCCL to streamline activities. The motion is highly contested by many in the Maui community.
300 Acres of South O‘ahu Rainforest Donated for Conservation
Hawaiʻi DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife will manage a 300-acre parcel of the Pia Valley on O‘ahu after its landowner, Patricia Godrey donated a section of the rainforest for conservation.
Post-Mortem Exams Reveal Two Hawaiian Monk Seals Likely Drowned in Lay Nets
Post-mortem exams have led NOAA to conclude that drowning while becoming entangled in lay gill nets was the likely cause of death of two Hawaiian monk seals found dead on Kaua‘i last year.
Hawaiʻi Climate Commission Endorses Tools For Sea Level Rise Planning
The Hawai’i Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission endorsed tools to operationalize climate action. The tools are two guidance documents that supplement the recommendations of the state’s 2017 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Report.
DLNR Begins Review of Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan
In order to provide the DLNR and the Board of Land and Natural Resources relevant information, including community input, into whether Maunakea is being effectively managed, the department is launching an independent evaluation of the University of Hawai‘i’s (UH) compliance with the Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP).
DLNR: Coral Bleaching Not as Severe as Predicted, Still Widespread
An extensive coral bleaching event that has been impacting reefs across of Hawaiʻi did not cause as much damage as experts anticipated it would.
Boat Harbor Fee Hikes to Help Delayed Maintenance
Fees for Hawaiʻiʻs small boat harbors and boating facilities will increase soon, a press release from the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced.
Access Denied: Group Urges Enforcement of Shoreline Access Laws
The request comes amid complaints saying resorts and vendors have been reserving space for hotel guests on public land with cabanas and beach umbrellas.
Groundbreaking Held for New $7.8M Maui DLNR Annex
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday at the Maui Annex state building in Wailuku, as the state prepares way for demolition of the 57-year old building, and construction of a new $7.8 million building starting in early 2017.
