Hawai‘i is joining other ocean states and now requires a license for recreational ocean fishing for non-Hawai‘i residents. Revenues from license sales will be used exclusively to support fishing in ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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