Statewide Holoholo Talk Story Session- 2023 State Legislature

Virtual- Zoom

The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will host a virtual Holoholo Talk Story session Thursday, January 26 from 5:30–7:30pm to discuss proposed Legislation for 2023 relevant to DAR. We will also share how fishers and community members can participate in the legislative process. While we encourage participation in the legislative process, this Holoholo session is […]

Herbivore Rule Amendments- Request for Public Hearing

On May 12, 2023, DAR will request the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) to approve holding statewide public hearings on the updated proposed herbivore rule amendments on select species of herbivorous fish, including minimum harvest size adjustments for manini and kole and bag limits for uhu and kala. If the request is granted, […]

Ocean Stewardship User Fee Public Hearing-Maui Nui

Virtual and in-person at specific locations

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold public hearings on the proposed adoption of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-78, establishing provisions for the Ocean Stewardship User Fee. The proposed new chapter will implement §187A-52, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires all operators of commercial vessels, watercrafts, or […]

Ocean Stewardship User Fee Public Hearing- Hawai‘i Island

Virtual and in-person at specific locations

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold public hearings on the proposed adoption of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-78, establishing provisions for the Ocean Stewardship User Fee. The proposed new chapter will implement §187A-52, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires all operators of commercial vessels, watercrafts, or […]

Ocean Stewardship User Fee Public Hearing- O‘ahu & Kaua‘i

Virtual and in-person at specific locations

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold public hearings on the proposed adoption of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-78, establishing provisions for the Ocean Stewardship User Fee. The proposed new chapter will implement §187A-52, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires all operators of commercial vessels, watercrafts, or […]

Statewide Herbivore & Kona Crab Amendments Public Hearing- Maui Nui

Virtual and in-person at specific locations

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold public hearings on the proposed amendment and compilation of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-95, updating rules for manini, kala, uhu, and pāpa‘i kualoa (Kona crab), establishing rules for kole, and updating the chapter with other various housekeeping amendments. Interested […]

Statewide Herbivore & Kona Crab Amendments Public Hearing- Hawai‘i Island

Virtual and in-person at specific locations

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold public hearings on the proposed amendment and compilation of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-95, updating rules for manini, kala, uhu, and pāpa‘i kualoa (Kona crab), establishing rules for kole, and updating the chapter with other various housekeeping amendments. Interested […]

Statewide Herbivore & Kona Crab Amendments Public Hearing- Kaua‘i

Virtual and in-person at specific locations

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold public hearings on the proposed amendment and compilation of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-95, updating rules for manini, kala, uhu, and pāpa‘i kualoa (Kona crab), establishing rules for kole, and updating the chapter with other various housekeeping amendments. Interested […]

Statewide Herbivore & Kona Crab Amendments Public Hearing- O‘ahu

Virtual and in-person at specific locations

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold public hearings on the proposed amendment and compilation of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-95, updating rules for manini, kala, uhu, and pāpa‘i kualoa (Kona crab), establishing rules for kole, and updating the chapter with other various housekeeping amendments. Interested […]

SOEST Open House

UH Mānoa Campus

This one-day event will showcase research, education, and service programs conducted by SOEST (School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology) faculty, students, and staff. There will be a diverse array of entertaining and educational hands-on activities, demonstrations, poster and video displays, lab tours, and just-for-fun activities. Students, families, and community members of all ages […]

Kīpahulu CBFSA Public Hearing

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 13-60.11, “Kīpahulu Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area, Maui” to ensure abundant stocks of priority species and high-quality fishing now and in the future for residents and visitors to […]

Malama Makai: Care for Everything Ocean

Hukilau Beach Kamehameha Hwy + Opp, Naniloa Loop, Laie, Hawaii, United States

An opportunity to learn about STEM science fields as opportunities to be pono leaders, 'aina stewards and guardians of kupuna knowledge

BLNR Public Hearing 12/7 and 12/8

Proposal to amend fishing regulations for kala, kole, manini, uhu, and pāpaʻi kualoa (Kona crab) – Hawai‘i Administrative Rules Chapter 13-95, “Rules regulating the taking and selling of certain marine resources” The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will request final approval and rulemaking by the Board of Land and Natural Resources at their meeting on […]

STEAM Fest

Kanoelani Elementary 94-1091 Oli Loop, Waipahu, Hawaii, United States

Kanoelani Elementary is hosting S.T.E.A.M Fest, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This event is to expose students to the wonders of STEAM, fostering curiosity, innovation, and a lifelong love for these essential fields. Will also provide a great opportunity to engage students and their families and showcase the incredible local businesses […]