Kua'aina Ulu 'Auamo

06/10/2026

As the Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement (DOCARE) fixes its resource violation "Tip App" it has an interim online form process for those who wish to report possible violations.

"You can now submit anonymous tips to the Hawaii Conservation and Resources Enforcment.

If you see something Suspicious or have specific information about out of season hunting, taking over the limit, poaching, or other fish, wildlife, or natural resource violations that have occurred in the are, please submit any information, photos, or videos using the instructions below.

Tips will be reviewed by our agency personnel, who may respond to ask for more details and continue the anonymous conversation with you. Tips are entirely anonymous, and your contact information is not transmitted to our agency.

Please do not use this form to report emergencies or requests that require immediate law enforcement response. In an emergency, always call 911. If you have a non-emergency request for agency assistance, please contact us at 808.643.3567"

Submit Anonymous Tips You can now submit anonymous tips to the Hawaii Conservation and Resources Enforcment. If you see something Suspicious or have specific information about out of season hunting, […]

06/10/2026

Hulo!

06/04/2026

Perspective from Ka Wai Ola o Office of Hawaiian Affairs

ʻAʻole AQ: ʻŌiwi communities fight to end commercial aquarium collection.

“Hānau ka lauʻīpala noho i ke kai, kiaʻi ʻia e ka lauʻī noho i uka.”
Born is the yellow tang living in the sea, watched over by the kī leaf living on land.

“What these mentions tell me is that lauʻīpala are an indicator of our marine ecosystem,” says Mona Uilani Naipo, an advocate for traditional stewardship with genealogical ties to Kapalilua in South Kona. “If lauʻīpala are bountiful, it means we as a people will be fine. These are the foundational pieces of our universe that have to be there, so when they’re threatened, it’s up to us to go fix it.”

"“This is the only industry that’s exporting our reef fish, and that’s what bothers me so much about it,” says Uncle Charlie Young of Kealia. “If these fish were being caught to feed our ʻohana, that would be one thing. But this industry just wants to make money off our public resources.

“We Hawaiians are the ones that will always need to speak up for our environment and ways of life,” Young added. “As the Indigenous people, we’re the ones attached to this place, who can recite moʻolelo and tap into our ancestry to understand why is this fish called that, or why is this resource important from a cultural standpoint.”

KUA supports network community members in their efforts to end commercial AQ collection in their places.

This line from the Kumulipo underscores the connections our people recognize between ocean resources and the land and, by extension, with kānaka.

05/14/2026

Federal Resource:

The EPA Permitting Authority Map assists with identifying which regulatory agency has the authority to review and approve permits corresponding to EPA’s Permitting Programs and their supporting environmental statutes. Although EPA directly issues some permits, many jurisdictions – such as states, territories, Tribal nations and local agencies – are often approved to directly implement federal environmental permit programs on EPA’s behalf (entirely or in part), with EPA retaining federal oversight and/or enforcement authority, when necessary.
The Map supports all types of stakeholders- federal agencies, states, territories, Tribal nations, local agencies/governments, and the general public with the following:

The ability to make a quick determination whether the permitting authority is with EPA or if there has been an approved delegation, primacy, or authorization given to a state, territory, Tribal nation, or local agency.

The use of a Geo Platform based web map provides maximum flexibility for site visualization and project planning ability.

map of permits

05/13/2026

Check it out! There will be a Care for Aina Now (CAN) community debrief on the 2026 Green Fee effort on May 28 on zoom at 11:00am:

"In May 2026, Hawaiʻi State Legislature determined the first year of green fee projects – totalling over $129 million. Throughout the session, Care for ʻĀina Now coalition continued to advocate for transparency, community leadership, and draw connections between state agencies, community groups, and lawmakers. Now that the list is determined, implementation begins.

Please join us for our session-end coalition call, where we will go through the list, hear from agency partners on how it will be operationalized, and provide next steps on how CAN will support organizations in funding."

Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VuyHLydPQaqkqCxnSGOMBw #/registration

05/13/2026

Latest Hawaii aquaculture statistics:

"Hawaii 2024 aquaculture sales totaled $53.0 million, down 23 percent from the revised 2022 sales of $68.4 million, according to USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Shellfish contributed $27.5 million and accounted for more than half of total sales. Ornamental sales accounted for $3.23 million, down 17 percent from 2022. The “Other” category comprised the remaining 42 percent of total sales at $22.3 million. Producers reported 387 hired workers in 2024."

05/09/2026

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05/09/2026

05/09/2026

HAWAIʻI INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS MONTH 2026

Communities and Partners Statewide Work Together to Protect Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM) returns this May for its ninth year as a monthlong commemoration. Growing from a weeklong event first launched in 2013, HISAM brings together communities, farmers, government agencies and organizations to address one of Hawaiʻi’s most pressing environmental and economic challenges: invasive species.

Throughout May, HISAM 2026 will feature a diverse series of educational webinars and community events covering topics from invasive ants, Queensland longhorn beetle, rat lungworm disease, aquatic invasives and the bio-cultural conservation of Hawaiʻi's native loulu palms. Presentations will highlight cutting-edge research, on-the-ground management and the cross-agency and cross-Pacific collaboration that defines Hawaiʻi’s approach to biosecurity. The month will culminate in a HISAM awards ceremony on May 29.

Residents, farmers and landowners are encouraged to take simple but meaningful actions:

• Report pest sightings to 643-PEST or 643pest.org,
• Clean gear and equipment before and after outdoor activities
• Get involved in local invasive species efforts in their communities

Webinars, events, and resources will be added throughout May at: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc/hisam2026/

“Protecting Hawaiʻi from invasive species is a shared kuleana,” said DLNR Invasive Species Biologist Helmuth Rogg. “Whether it’s a farmer protecting their crops, a resident reporting a pest in their neighborhood, or agencies coordinating across islands, our success depends on working together, on turning our hands to the land and doing the work side by side.”

Guided by the ʻōlelo noʻeau, “ʻAʻo he hana nui ke alu ʻia - no task is too big when done together by all,” HISAM 2026 celebrates the power of collective action in protecting Hawaiʻi’s ecosystems, culture, agricultural heritage and communities from the threat of invasive species.

That spirit of working together is rooted in something deeper: huli ka lima i lalo, turning hands to the land. Farmers, field crews, community volunteers, kamaʻāina and conservation professionals across Hawaiʻi are doing exactly that: showing up, working the land and tackling invasive species one action at a time.

Invasive species such as coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ant and coqui threaten not only Hawaiʻi’s native ecosystems, but also its farms, ranches and food security. These pests can quickly overwhelm individual efforts when addressed alone. When farmers, communities and agencies come together and support one another, meaningful progress becomes possible in preventing and managing these species.

Invasive species do not recognize political or property boundaries. Effective prevention, early detection and rapid response depend on strong coordination across federal, state and county agencies, as well as agricultural producers, ranchers, nonprofit organizations, businesses and community partners throughout our islands.

About the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC)
The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC) is a state interdepartmental collaboration established in 2003 by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 194. HISC was created to provide policy-level direction, coordination and planning among state departments, federal agencies and local and international initiatives for the control and eradication of harmful invasive species, as well as to prevent the introduction of new ones.

HISC’s voting membership includes the chairs, directors or designees of six state agencies: the Department of Land and Natural Resources (co-chair), the Department of Agriculture (co-chair), the Department of Health, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, the Department of Transportation and the University of Hawaiʻi. Non-voting participants include state legislators, county mayors, additional state agencies and federal representatives from the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Defense.

For more information about HISC, visit: dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc.