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Peter Young
Peter Young

Kalanimoku Bldg.
1151 Punchbowl St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808)587-0400
Fax: (808)587-0390
email: dlnr@hawaii.gov

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News Releases
  

The Public Information Office (PIO) issues news releases to announce significant DLNR events and achievements. For information about press releases which do not appear on this list, contact the PIO by calling (808) 587-0320.

News Releases from Previous Years: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000

12/29/06 DLNR to hold public meeting to seek comments on draft master plan and EIS for Koke'e and Waimea Canyon state parks
12/29/06 DLNR announces new season opening for rainbow trout fishing at Koke'e public fishing area
12/27/06 New law gives limu beds at 'Ewa a break from picking
12/26/06 DLNR to close Waikiki-Diamond Head shoreline fisheries manaement area to fishing on January 1, 2007
12/21/06 DLNR to close Pu'u 'Ualak'a park early on New Year's eve
12/21/06 DLNR to close Kona parks early on New Year's eve
12/19/06 Hawai'i Spanish and Mediterranean revival buildings featured in 2007 DLNR historic preservation calendar
12/14/06 Public forum to cover Wailoa small boat harbor plans and effects of Ethanol Gas (E10) for marine use
12/12/06 DLNR holds information meeting on Hana boat ramp repair project
12/11/06 Manuka state park and natural area reserve to be closed for coqui frog control work
12/06/06 DLNR reminds fishers: New law prohibits take of female spiny lobsters, kona crabs and samoan crabs
12/01/06 Statewide safe harbor agreement will benefit five endangered Hawaiian birds
11/30/06 DLNR to hold information meeting on Manele small boat harbor improvement project
11/29/06 DLNR adds concrete fish habitats to Maunalua artificial reef
11/27/06 Set-up for sand pumping project gets underway at Kuhio beach
11/24/06 Improved wave conditions allow start next week of sand pumping project at Kuhio beach
11/22/06 DLNR reopens Sand Island state park for limited day use
11/20/06 DLNR partners with UH and Attorney General to enhance environmental enforcement
11/17/06 DLNR opens Big Island Pololu trail
11/17/06 DLNR reopens Dock 'D' at Ala Wai small boat harbor
11/17/06 Surf forecasts point to improved conditions for Waikiki sand pumping project
11/16/06 DLNR, Historic Hawai'i Foundation release list of nine most endangered historic sites in Hawaii
11/15/06 DLNR closes Sand Island state park after theft of copper wire form Sand Island state park sewer pump
11/15/06 Nominations sought for state water commission members
11/14/06 DLNR reschedules 2 items from November 17 Land Board agenda
11/13/06 DLNR advises public of potential danger from sharks following death of humpback whale
11/13/06 DLNR holds information meeting on Pohoiki ramp project
11/09/06 DLNR holds public meeting on personal watercraft zone in Hilo bay
11/08/06 Colony of shearwater chicks attacked at Ka'ena Point Natural Area Reserve
11/03/06 DLNR names Ed Underwood new Boating and Ocean Recreation Administrator
10/31/06 Weather causes temporary delay for start of kuhio beach replenishment project
10/27/06 DLNR starts Kuhio Beach sand replenishment project
10/26/06 DLNR orders closure of portion of Kealakekua Bay and portion of Kealakekua Bay state historical park
DLNR Closure Order: (1) Portion of Kealakekua Bay and (2) Portion of Kealakekua Bay state historical park
10/26/06 DLNR announces the opening of the 2006-2007 game bird hunting season
10/20/06 Governor Lingle invites public to lead discussion about environment at state Cooperative Conservation Listening Session
10/20/06 DLNR holds public information meeting on status of Kihei boat ramp improvement project
10/18/06 Hawai'i bottomfish fishery update
10/18/06 Dam safety post-earthquake inspections
10/18/06 DLNR celebrates 'E Ho'ola I Na Ala Hele' Day at Wai'anapanapa state park
10/17/06 DLNR closes three big island trails for post-earthquake survey
10/16/06 Hawaii Dam Safety Guidelines: Seismic Analysis & Post-Earthquake Inspections
10/13/06 DLNR supports spinner dolphin protection rules
10/10/06 DLNR launches new 24-Hour enforcement call system
10/05/06 Applications available October 9 for winter catfishing at Nuuanu reservoir
10/05/06 DLNR starts work on Komo Mai Drive rockfall mitigation project
10/04/06 DLNR closes 'Iao Valley Park for repairs to eroded hillside
09/29/06 DLNR installs new signs, buoy for improved safety at Point Panic bodysurfing area
09/29/06 National Public Lands Day - Hawaii among 600 US sites targeted for volunteer projects
09/27/06 DLNR partners with Bureau of Reclamation to study stormwater resuse in Hawaii
09/26/06 DLNR holds Dam Safety training seminars for dam owners
09/26/06 DLNR announces urban Forestry grants - New applications invited
09/25/06 DLNR holds public meeting on fishing issues at Kahului harbor
09/22/06 DLNR begins second phase of renovations at Sand Island state park
09/18/06 DLNR sponsoring Hawai'i Hunting and Fishing Day
09/18/06 Improvements at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, Fact Sheet
09/18/06 DLNR begins repairs to dock 'D' at Ala Wai small boat harbor
09/13/06 DLNR Legacy Land Conservation Program seeks 2006 grant applicants
09/12/06 DLNR to begin improvements to Koke'e Road
08/30/06 New law protects female Spiny Lobsters, Kona Crabs and Samoan Crabs
08/25/06 DLNR breaks ground on new comfort station for Lahaina small boat harbor
08/17/06 Manuka state park and natural area reserve to be closed for Coqui frog control work
08/14/06 DLNR signs joint enforcemet agreement with National Marine Fisheries Service
08/02/06 DLNR offering competitive grant funds to assist communities in protecting against wildland fires
08/02/06 Rainbow trout season opens Aug. 5 at Koke'e public fishing area
08/01/06 DLNR to hold public forum on Waialea park and Marine Conservation district
07/31/06 DLNR to begin new phase of Sand Island restroom renovations
07/28/06 DLNR to construct improvements at Kekaha-Kai state park
07/28/06 DLNR expands ranger program to Kekaha-Kai state park
07/24/06 DLNR begins debris and tree removal on round top drive
07/24/06 DLNR awarded $1 Million grant to reduce pollution, Sewage in small boat harbors on Kaua`i and Maui
07/17/06 DLNR to contruct improvements at Akaka Falls state park
07/17/06 DLNR to open new Makapu`u Point lookout, Ka Iwi access road and parking
07/14/06 Maui dam inspection reports available
07/11/06 DLNR invites Manoa-Tantalus residents to information meeting on feral pig control
07/07/06 Applications available July 24 for catfishing at Nu'uanu reservoir
07/07/06 DLNR adds concrete anchor blocks to Maunalua Bay artificial reef
07/06/06 DLNR issues reminder to ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and dirt bike users
07/05/06 DLNR to hold public hearings on Lay Gillnet rule amendments to protect fishery resources
07/05/06 DLNR offers assistance to landowners interested in conservation
06/30/06 Pu'u 'Ualaka'a state park to close early July 4
06/30/06 Three Kona coast parks to close early on July 4
06/30/06 Big Island dam inspection reports available
06/29/06 DLNR offers new online Hunting license system
06/28/06 Volunteers to place native plants at Kapena Falls on Thursday
06/26/06 July 4 Reminder: Fireworkds, alcohol not permitted in State Parks, Forests, Harbors
06/25/06 DLNR clarifies proposed rules for Natural Area Reserves
06/23/06 DLNR holding public forum on Thrill Craft safety and rules
06/20/06 DLNR to hold public hearings statewide on changes to Natural Area Reserve System rules
06/20/06 Oahu Dam inspection reports available on DLNR web site
06/16/06 DLNR reopens Muliwai trail
06/15/06 DLNR making renovations at Keaiwa Heiau state park
06/08/06 DLNR reopens Kaumahina Wayside
06/07/06 DLNR arrests five in chemical fishing case
06/01/06 DLNR closes Kaumahina Wayside for repairs
05/30/06 National Trails Day Observance June 3, 2006
05/30/06 Volunteers invited to workday at DLNR native plant garden
05/26/06 New law allows state to take fast action when vessel grounds or faces imminent breakup
05/25/06 DLNR closes Muliwai trail for repairs
05/24/06 DLNR trails and access manager Irving Kawashima receives National Recreational Trails program award
05/22/06 DLNR warns West Maui beachgoers of portuguese man-of-war invasion
05/20/06 DLNR hold public meeting to discuss evening closure of Keawa`ula section of Kaena Pt. state park
05/19/06 Kaua'i dam inspection reports available on DLNR website
05/17/06 Kaua'i man arrested for beheading a hawaiian monk seal
05/12/06 DLNR seizes Kane`ohe Bay barge for illegal commercial fishing
05/10/06 New interpretive signs installed at Kealakekua Bay
05/10/06 Community group to launch Oahu's first Makai watch project
05/08/06 DLNR holds public information meeting on Wai`anapanapa state park plans
05/08/06 DLNR contructing improvements at Makiki valley state park
05/02/06 DLNR will conduct workshop on filing CDUA for Koke'e and Waimea Canyon recreational cablin leaseholders
04/27/06 Kuhio beach replenishment project postponed until fall
04/26/06 DLNR reopens Kalalau trail in Na Pali Coast state park
04/24/06 DLNR closes Fern Grotto after rock hazard assessment
04/21/06 DLNR making renovations at state forest reserves, Kaua'i
04/17/06 DLNR will delay startup of Kuhio Beach sand replenishment project
04/13/06 DLNR contracts hazmat company for Ala Wai Harbor clean-up
04/12/06 DLNR completes emergency rockfall mitigation at Diamond Head state monument
04/12/06 DLNR offers boaters new information under Clean Vessel Act education program
04/11/06 DLNR reopens Muliwai trail, Waimanu Valley
04/10/06 Get hooked on catfishing at Nuuanu reservoir beginning June 3 (Applications Available May 1-19)
04/05/06 Statewide dam safety inspections
04/03/06 DLNR to start emergency rockfall mitigation at Diamond Head State Monument (Portions of Diamond Head Road to close for three weeks)
04/03/06 DLNR presents seminars on shoreline management issues
04/03/06 DLNR to hold public hearing on proposed changes to State's shoreline certification rules
03/31/06 DLNR closes Aiea loop trail
03/28/06 Diamond Head Crater to close for concert on April 1, 2006
03/26/06 DLNR reminds public to heed weather warnings and stay safe, keep drainageways clear
03/23/06 DLNR Statewide storm update
03/21/06 DLNR completes new comfort station at Kaumahina Wayside
03/21/06 Grants to benefit endangered species now available to private landowners in Hawai`i
03/21/06 O`ahu park hours switch to summer schedule
03/21/06 DLNR Statewide storm update
03/17/06 DLNR activities
03/16/06 DLNR to hold emergency meeting for the purpose of investigating and inspecting dams and reservoirs located within the county of Kauai
03/16/06 DLNR to hold public information forum on use of Anaeho`omalu Bay
03/15/06 DLNR actions regarding Kauai
03/14/06 DLNR issues guidelines to homeowners on dealing with flood damage
03/13/06 DLNR Announces 2006 Hawai'i Wildlife Conservation Stamp Contest
03/13/06 Diamond Head Crater to close for concert on April 1, 2006
03/09/06 DLNR closes Malaekahana and Kahana parks on O'ahu due to more severe weather and flooding
03/09/06 DLNR issues safety tips to advise users on water safety
03/08/06 Coastal science experts unveil initiatives to protect Hawaii's coasts
03/08/06 DLNR presents workshops on shoreline management issues
03/06/06 First experimental tropical forests in Pacific established by State of Hawai'i and USDA Forest Service
03/06/06 DLNR holding statewide workshops on fisheries disaster relief program
03/06/06 DLNR to hold public hearings on proposed changes to state's shoreline certification rules
03/02/06 DLNR closes Polihale park and Kalalau trail due to bad weather
03/02/06 DLNR closes Malaekahana Valley on O'ahu due to severe weather and flooding
03/02/06 DLNR suspends issuance of camping permits on Kaua'i
03/01/06 Workshop to assist landowners who want to help conserve and restore Hawaii's native plants and animals
03/01/06 DLNR to hold public hearing on permit application for artificial reef south of Keauhou Bay, Kona
02/28/06 Native hawaiian remains put to rest at Kualoa- Reinterment planned by DLNR, county and familes
02/24/06 Manuka state park and natural area reserve to be closed for DLNR to control coqui frog
02/24/06 DLNR making improvements to Kalopa state park
02/22/06 BLNR will be briefed on NWHI permit process
02/22/06 Nominations open for Pu'u Wa'awa'a Ahupua'a Advisory Council
02/21/06 DLNR to conduct live range exercises at Kekaha firing range, February 22-23
02/16/06 DLNR renovating facilities at Russian Fort Elizabeth, Wastewater System installation now underway
02/16/06 DLNR to begin construction of improvements to Koke'e State Park
02/10/06 DLNR to begin construction of improvements to Wa'ahila Ridge state
02/10/06 Kahului Boat ramp to reopen for weekend use
02/08/06 BLNR presented view on ceded lands issue by Chair Apoliona
02/08/06 Hawaii Invasive Species Council awards research grants
02/08/06 DLNR Closes Hapuna beach state park due to bad weather
02/08/06 Federal and State governments approve conservation plan for Maui Wind Farm
(Joint press release with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
02/07/06 DLNR environmental education initiatives will set groundwork for future change
02/06/06 DLNR, Maui county to share cost of providing sewage pump truck services for boats at Ma'alaea Harbor
02/03/06 DLNR reminds Commercial Fishers: Get reports up to date or no license renewals, starting March 1
02/02/06 Hawaii Ocean and Coastal Council recommended for formalization in State statue
02/01/06 Naniloa Hotel and Golf Course 65-year lease
01/31/06 DLNR issues water system warning at Waimea Canyon state park
01/30/06 DLNR to hold public hearings on lay net rule amendments to protect fishery resources
01/24/06 DLNR renovating Hapuna Beach State Park Facilities
01/20/06 DLNR proposing lay net rule amendments to protect fishery resourcesLay Nets - A Proposed Rule Amendment Fact Sheet (pdf file, 624 KB) and Lay Nets - A Proposed Rule Amendment (pdf file, 76 KB) now available for download.
01/17/06 DLNR holds hearing on conservation district use application for single family residence near Pao`o, North Kohala
01/17/06 DLNR to hold information meeting on the Wailoa SBH improvement project
01/11/06 Joint press release - Hawaii boaters urged to use caution, be extra vigilant for humpback whales to avoid collisions; New signage will warn boaters of the collision hazard
01/11/06 DLNR produces new posters featurning native forest, wetland and open country birds of Hawai'i
01/10/06 DLNR to begin repairs to 'Iao Valley bridge
01/10/06 Land Board begins new year with presentation on cultural importance of natural resources
01/09/06 DLNR holds public information meetings on recommended changes in state bottom fish restricted fishing areas
01/09/06 DLNR sets new budget request benchmark to protect Hawai`'s resources
01/06/06 Press conference advisory
01/05/06 Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) responds to the audit of its division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement
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State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources
Kalanimoku Bldg., 1151 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808)587-0400 Fax: (808)587-0390