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Former director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources joins University of Hawaiʻi
Suzanne Case has been named the inaugural director of the Office of Land and Ocean Conservation Futures at the University of Hawaiʻi.
Beach Violations Minimal Over Memorial Weekend
The first three-day holiday weekend in a year without strict COVID-19 restrictions in place passed with few issues on beaches and in near-shore waters around the state.
VIDEO: Waimanalo Bay Remained Closed Following Whale Carcass Removal
Experts believe the whale was either an adult or sub-adult and probably died within the past week.
New Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Infections Detected on Multiple Islands
It’s important that forest goers clean their boots, vehicles, and equipment of any dirt and soil, as well as spray with a 70% alcohol solution to ensure they are not transporting the fungus that causes ROD.
ATVs Endanger Monk Seal and Pup at West Hawai‘i Beach Park
This is a big week for Hiwahiwa as his mom has left and he’s now exploring the area on his own.
Hawai‘i to Reopen Select Parks for Limited Use
The DLNR Division of State Parks is re-opening select parks and monuments across the state with an emphasis on social distancing and exercise. There are continued restrictions on gatherings of any sort.
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Boat Harbor Fee Hikes to Take Effect Soon
Fee increases will soon be upped for users of small boat harbors and facilities across Hawai‘i.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Now on Four Islands
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has now been detected on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Kaua‘i and O‘ahu since the fungal disease was first discovered in 2014.
First Nesting Behavior of ‘Alalā, Almost 2 Years Post-Release
The Department of Land and Natural Resource reports that two ‘Alalā in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve have reached a new milestone.
Victim Reveals More Details About Shark Attack
Kimberly Bishop is home from the hospital, recovering from an April 23, 2019, shark attack several hundred yards off the coast of Anaeho‘omalu Bay on Hawai‘i Island.
Fight Against ROD Top Priority for Tourist Industry
Aerial surveys of Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, and parts of east Maui earlier this year covered 1,081,000 acres of ʻōhiʻa forest.
Keeping Hooved Animals Out of Forests Helps Reduce ROD
The people leading management and research of the fungal disease known as Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death revealed their latest scientific findings and management tools.
UPDATE: Big Shark Bites Big Island Paddler
NEW PHOTOS: A 75-year-old man received wounds to his leg in an apparent shark encounter.
State Conservation Enforcement Officers Being Recruited
The Hawai‘i DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is beginning recruitment for Conservation & Resources Enforcement Officer (I) positions.
Discovery of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Prompts DLNR Actions
As part of the on-going response to the detection of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Kaua‘i, the Hawai‘i DLNR will begin installing signs and numerous boot-brush stations.
Hawai‘i Historic Preservation Division to Begin I Mua Mondays
Starting on April 8 and until further notice, the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division will institute I Mua Mondays.
Neilson Appointed as DLNR Aquatics Division Administrator
Brian Neilson has been appointed the next administrator of the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Nature Resources (DLNR) Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR).
Hearings Set for Proposed Fee & Rule Amendments at Small Boat Harbors
People will have a chance to comment on new proposed fees and rules at a series of five public hearings to be held around the state in early March.
Whale Carcass to Remain in Place for Now
Experts have agreed that the best option for a whale carcass found stuck on a reef in Kaneohe Bay on Tuesday, is to leave it where it’s at for now.
Another Whale Carcass Washes Onto Reef
The carcass of what is described as a “very large” whale of unknown species washed onto a patch reef in Kaneohe Bay Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, 2019.
