A Hawai‘i Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) final environmental impact statement (FEIS) was accepted by Governor Josh Green. The acceptance was published in The Environmental Notice on January 8, 2025 following publication of the FEIS on December 23, 2024. You can access the acceptance at this link. The proposed National Marine Sanctuary would be co-managed by ...
Read More Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary designation update 1/8/25
The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will host a virtual Talk Story session Thursday January 23 from 5:30–7:30 pm to discuss proposed Legislation for 2025 related to fishing and aquatic resource management. We will also share how fishers and community members can participate in the legislative process. While we encourage such participation, DAR will not ...
Read More Statewide fisher Talk Story session scheduled for Thursday, January 23 via Zoom
A Hawaii Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) final environmental impact statement (FEIS) was published in The Environmental Notice on December 23, 2024, following NOAA’s publication of the National Environmental Policy Act FEIS on December 13, 2024. You can access the HEPA FEIS at this link. The proposed national marine sanctuary would be co-managed by NOAA ...
Read More Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary designation update 12/23/24
The local fishing community is encouraged to help shape the future of nearshore fishing in Hawaiʻi by engaging with the Reef Habitat Plan, a statewide initiative to improve nearshore fish habitat in areas of need. Launched by DAR, the project is focused on habitat restoration and will not propose any new fishing rules or regulations. ...
Read More DAR launches Reef Habitat Plan initiative
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-60.4, “West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area, Hawai‘i” on November 13, 2024 at 5:30PM. The proposed amendments would 1) extend for an additional two years (through December ...
Read More Public hearing notice for proposed amendment of HAR 13-60.4 West Hawai‘i Regional FMA
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER 13-48.5, “MAUNALUA BAY FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AREA, OʻAHU” The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold a public hearing on the proposed adoption of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-48.5, “Maunalua Bay Fisheries Management Area, Oʻahu” on ...
Read More Public hearing notice for proposed adoption of HAR 13-48.5 Maunalua Bay FMA, O‘ahu
The Wahiawā community, in partnership with the Division of State Parks and the Division of Aquatic Resources, invites families to picnic while enjoying local entertainment, engage in fun educational activities, and explore the Wahiawā reservoir via boat at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area, on “Day at the Lake” Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 ...
Read More Boat rides, picnics, and fun at the Day at the Lake event at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area
Maui Community members and The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) Holomua Marine Initiative are calling on Maui residents to join the conversation and provide feedback on a draft proposal with the goal to strengthen effective management of Maui’s nearshore waters ensuring healthy reefs and abundant resources for future generations. ...
Read More Holomua seeks feedback from Maui residents
The Waiakea Public Fishing Area Boat Ramp in Hilo has re-opened for public use. A new combination fixed and floating dock system servicing the launching ramp replaces the previous fixed docks that fell in severe disrepair. All work was completed by Pacific Underwater Construction. Thank you very much for your patience through this critical work ...
Read More New dock at the Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp now in service
Open season for rainbow trout will begin June 15, 2024 in the Kōke‘e Public Fishing Area (PFA) on Kaua‘i. Anglers may fish daily from June 15 to September 30, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no lottery this year. Trout are found in streams and ditch systems within the PFA, but fishing ...
Read More Annual rainbow trout season at Kōkeʻe, Kauaʻi opens June 15