Public hearing notice for proposed amendment of HAR 13-60.4 West Hawai‘i Regional FMA

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 proposed adoption of HAR 13-48.5 Maunalua Bay FMA, O‘ahu

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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Boat rides, picnics, and fun at the Day at the Lake event at Wahiawā Freshwater State Recreation Area

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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Holomua seeks feedback from Maui residents

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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New dock at the Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp now in service

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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Annual rainbow trout season at Kōkeʻe, Kauaʻi opens June 15

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 ...
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Community engagement meetings scheduled for boat-based fishers

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 ...
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4/12/24 – Venue change for Papahanaumokuakea NMS public meeting tonight

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, ...
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Public comment meetings for the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary

The proposed sanctuary would be managed by NOAA and the State of Hawaiʻi. The current co-management of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument will continue. The national marine sanctuary would include only ...
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Hilo’s Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp and docks closing for repairs in May

The Waiakea Public Fishing Area boat ramp and dock, located within the Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo, will be temporarily closed for dock replacement work. The scheduled dates ...
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