Division of Aquatic Resources

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. After more than a year and a half of careful planning and thoughtful considerations, in partnership with DAR, the community-nominated “Maui Navigation Team” has developed a management proposal.

The Maui Navigation Team is now ready to share these recommendations Maui-wide Information Exchanges. The Navigation Team is looking forward to the opportunity to hear more perspectives and receive feedback from the broader Maui community so that the proposal can be further revised to reflect the priorities and needs of local Maui residents.

To ensure that Maui communities have the chance to participate in the process, there will be three opportunities to attend upcoming Information Exchange sessions, where Maui residents are encouraged to join an open discussion of the draft management recommendations. Please save the date, RSVP*, and join one of these sessions:

• Hana: September 24, 2024, 5:30pm – 7:00pm: Helene Hall, 74 Keawa Pl, Hana, HI 96713
• Lahaina: September 25, 2024, 5:30pm – 7:00pm: Lahaina Intermediate School Cafeteria, 871 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
• Kahului: September 26, 2024, 5:30pm – 7:00pm: Maui Waena Intermediate School Cafeteria, 795 Onehee Ave, Kahului, HI 96732

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You can also view or download a 2-page factsheet about Holomua and a postcard promo for these meetings.

*RSVP not required but will help us know how many refreshments will be needed.