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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Read More Annual rainbow trout season at Kōkeʻe, Kauaʻi opens June 15

The Division of Aquatic Resources, along with NOAA Fisheries and the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, will hold a series of statewide meetings from April 23-May 9 to hear ...
Read More Community engagement meetings scheduled for boat-based fishers

The public meeting in Hanalei, Kauaʻi for tonight, April 12, 2024, regarding the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary has been changed to virtual only due to weather.   Click here to join the meeting, ...
Read More 4/12/24 – Venue change for Papahanaumokuakea NMS public meeting tonight