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Aug 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Land and Natural Resources Summary Minutes
The Board addressed a variety of items including the issuance of various right-of-entry permits for housing transitions, construction, and research purposes. Several lease-related actions were taken, including consent to mortgage, consent to subleases, cancellations of general leases, and the issuance of new revocable permits for agricultural and storage use. The Board also handled amendments to prior board actions regarding property set-asides and easements. Furthermore, the Board reviewed a rulemaking proposal for aquarium fishery management, ultimately deciding to remand the proposed rules to the Division of Aquatic Resources for further review and revision, and denied a request for a contested case regarding the matter.
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Commission on Water Resource Management Monthly Water Commission Meeting
The Commission discussed several key items, including authorization of a joint funding agreement with the US Geological Survey for statewide hydrologic data collection and water resource monitoring for the 2027 fiscal year. The Commission approved a stream channel alteration permit for bank stabilization of Manoa Stream, with a newly added condition delegating authority to the chairperson for minor alterations, provided that substantial changes still require full Commission approval. Additionally, the Commission issued a finding that emergency authorization for excavator work to remove debris and prevent property damage at Kawainui Stream did not require a stream channel alteration permit.
Aug 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Land and Natural Resources Meeting
The board discussed administrative procedures for public testimony and executive sessions. A primary focus was the conveyance of state-owned parcels in Hilo to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to fulfill long-standing legislative obligations. Additionally, the board received testimony concerning the licensing and public stewardship of East Maui water resources. The agenda also covered items from the Department of Agriculture and the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands.
Aug 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on the creation of an aspirational statement as required by Act 255 regarding the conservation, management, and public use of Mauna Kea. The members reviewed a draft statement that acknowledges unresolved social justice issues and establishes guiding principles for future management. Additionally, the board welcomed new personnel and discussed the integration of community and cultural perspectives into future strategic planning.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
