HILO, Hawaiʻi – Newly formed lands from the 2018 Kīlauea volcano lava flows, known as lava deltas, are creating a potential hazard for Hawaiʻi Island residents and visitors. The recent discovery of a large crack in a lava delta at Kapoho, in the Puna district, demonstrates the enduring instability that newly created land presents and may indicate signs of imminent collapse. Due to these circumstances and risk to public safety, DLNR advises extreme caution when visiting coastal areas on Hawaiʻi Island.
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HONOLULU – The DLNR Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP) invites grant applications from state and county agencies and nonprofit land conservation organizations for fiscal year 2026. Approximately $6.7 million in grant funds is expected to be available for award.
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON HAWAIʻI ISLAND RESERVES TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE IN AUGUST FOR ANIMAL CONTROL ACTIVITIES Feral Ungulate Control Planned to Protect Endangered Palila Habitat HILO, Hawaiʻi ...
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HONOLULU – Global climate change poses significant challenges to Hawai‘i’s communities, natural resources and economy with rising sea levels, higher temperatures and increased wildfire, flood and drought risk. The Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (CCMAC) and partners have drafted a comprehensive roadmap to steer state efforts to meet ambitious climate goals and address these problems.
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON IT’S SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON – HELP PROTECT HATCHLINGS THIS SUMMER HONOLULU – Sea turtle nesting in Hawaiʻi is well underway, with ...
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HONOLULU – This morning, officials at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center called off the tsunami advisory for the state of Hawaiʻi. As of 9 a.m., all state parks and small boat harbors on all islands have reopened.
HONOLULU - The DLNR Division of Conservation Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) is mobilizing statewide to assist tsunami evacuation efforts. All state parks with a beach component are closed.
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON YOU CAN HELP MAP ʻŌPEʻAPEʻA SIGHTINGS During Bat Pupping Season, Log Sightings of the Hawaiian Hoary Bat Online HONOLULU – ʻŌpe‘ape‘a (the Hawaiian ...
Read More 7/29/25 – You Can Help Map ʻŌpeʻapeʻa Sightings
HONOLULU – Maintenance dredging and facility improvements are set to begin at the Maunalua Bay Boat Ramp in Hawai‘i Kai next week. The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) is hosting a pre-construction meeting this Friday, July 25 at 3 p.m. at the Maunalua Bay Boat Ramp Facility to present project details and information. All those interested are welcomed to attend.
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON ENFORCEMENT MEASURES INCREASING AS SACRED FALLS REMAINS CLOSED HONOLULU –Despite clearly posted park closure and hazardous conditions signs, people are continuing to ...
Read More 7/22/25 – ENFORCEMENT MEASURES INCREASING AS SACRED FALLS REMAINS CLOSED