A brown water advisory has being issued for the east-north east areas of the island of Kauai, including Hā'ena and Kē'ē Beach. As a health precaution, the public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water. If coastal waters are turbid and brown, stay out.
State Parks and its consultants from Planning Solutions, are developing a master plan that will preserve the area’s natural wildland character and its significant archaeological and cultural features, protect the unique coastal resources, and determine the public’s recreational use of the area.
KALALAU TRAIL IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLASH FLOOD WARNING LIHUE — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) today closed the Kalalau Trail at 11 am to hikers ...
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On August 29, 2013, Perry D. Rauch was charged and sentenced at Wahiawa District Court for violating Hawaii Administrative Rule (H.A.R.) 13-256-63(b)(1) that prohibits motorized vessels within Waimea Bay ocean waters, specifically within 1,837 feet from the shoreline. The judgment imposed fines and court fees total $855 and 6 months probation. Violator must remain arrest and conviction free for duration of the probation period.
“This management plan is part of the DLNR’s goal to increase protection of Hawaii’s forested watersheds, and to protect and restore rare native Hawaiian animals and plants such as the ‘I‘iwi, the Mauna Loa Silversword and the ‘Alalâ,” said William J. Aila, Jr., BLNR Chairperson.
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES News Release NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR WILLIAM J. AILA JR, CHAIRPERSON For Immediate News Release September 20, 2013 FERAL GOAT, SHEEP CONTROL PERMITS ANNOUNCED FOR ...
Read More 09/20/13 – Feral Goat, Sheep Control Permits Announced For The Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve- Makai And Mauka Sections
Public Auction for Commercial Operating Use Permits for Thrill Craft and Parasailing
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES News Release NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR WILLIAM J. AILA JR, CHAIRPERSON For Immediate News Release September 18, 2013 KAUA‘I SOUTH SHORE SHEARWATER COLONY DECIMATED BY ...
Read More 09/18/13 – Kaua‘i South Shore Shearwater Colony Decimated By Dogs and Cats
NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY PROMOTES SAFETY WHILE HELPING TO FIGHT HUNGER HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to take part in Hawaii’s ...
Read More 09/16/13 – National Hunting And Fishing Day Promotes Safety While Helping To Fight Hunger
Division of State Parks crews were concluding a three-day enforcement and maintenance project to clear and remove large quantities of discarded camping gear and associated trash and garbage from illegal campsites throughout Kalalau valley. It costs about $20,000 to remove these items from Kalalau via helicopter sling loads.