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Reality TV show fined for permit violations at Ka‘iwi State Scenic Shoreline on O‘ahu
On Feb. 16, the Division of State Parks was notified of a possible special use permit violation associated with the filming of the TV series “Rescue: HI Surf.”
System to manage tourism at Kauaʻi’s popular Hā‘ena State Park now model for State of Hawai’i
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green signed a new law at Hāʻena State Park on Kauaʻi that establishes a path toward mitigating overtourism impacts on state parks
3 state projects underway to fix water problems at Hāpuna Beach on Big Island
The separate State of Hawaiʻi projects address temporary, short-term fixes and permanent, long-term solutions for water problems at popular Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area.
State spending $3 million to finally fix water issues at Hāpuna Beach park on Big Island
After spending a lot of time and money trying to remedy chronic leaks that were only “band-aid” fixes at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, the Hawaiʻi State Division of Parks is going to spend $3 million to reconstruct the system.
Homelessness on public recreation land on Oʻahu an ongoing problem with few solutions
The growing population of homeless people have reduced the desire for the public to enjoy the Sand Island State Recreation Area on Oʻahu due to “loose dogs, frequent fights and other misconduct” associated with squatters.
