Moloka‘i residents recently participated in a community listening session led by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to address concerns over environmental issues and preservation [a17d5184]. The session was attended by DLNR representatives, including Chair Dawn Chang, and focused on the impact of invasive hooved animals and water diversions on the island's coral reef. Native Hawaiian activist Walter Ritte highlighted the importance of the reef as a national treasure and urged the DLNR to address persistent issues through the development of task forces. Other concerns raised by residents included water management, fishing regulations, deer overpopulation, and delays in approving members for the Moloka‘i Island Burial Council. DLNR Chair Dawn Chang emphasized the department's mission to protect Hawai‘i's natural and cultural resources and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage with the Moloka‘i community. The DLNR plans to hold similar listening sessions on other Hawaiian islands in the near future.
The community listening session on Moloka‘i provided an opportunity for residents to express their concerns over environmental issues and preservation. DLNR Chair Dawn Chang and other representatives were present to address these concerns and engage with the community. The session focused on the impact of invasive hooved animals and water diversions on the island's coral reef, which is considered a national treasure. Native Hawaiian activist Walter Ritte emphasized the importance of addressing these issues and suggested the development of task forces to tackle persistent problems. The residents also raised concerns about water management, fishing regulations, deer overpopulation, and delays in approving members for the Moloka‘i Island Burial Council. DLNR Chair Dawn Chang reiterated the department's commitment to protecting Hawai‘i's natural and cultural resources and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to listen to the community. The DLNR plans to continue these listening sessions on other Hawaiian islands, demonstrating their dedication to addressing community concerns throughout the state.
The DLNR's listening session on Moloka‘i allowed residents to voice their concerns and engage with DLNR representatives. The session focused on the impact of invasive hooved animals and water diversions on the island's coral reef, a national treasure. The community also expressed concerns about water management, fishing regulations, deer overpopulation, and delays in approving members for the Moloka‘i Island Burial Council. DLNR Chair Dawn Chang reaffirmed the department's commitment to protecting Hawai‘i's natural and cultural resources and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to listen to the community. The DLNR plans to hold similar listening sessions on other Hawaiian islands, further demonstrating their dedication to addressing community concerns throughout the state [a17d5184].
In conclusion, Moloka‘i residents recently participated in a community listening session led by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to address concerns over environmental issues and preservation. The session focused on the impact of invasive hooved animals and water diversions on the island's coral reef, a national treasure. The residents raised additional concerns about water management, fishing regulations, deer overpopulation, and delays in approving members for the Moloka‘i Island Burial Council. DLNR Chair Dawn Chang emphasized the department's commitment to protecting Hawai‘i's natural and cultural resources and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage with the community. The DLNR plans to hold similar listening sessions on other Hawaiian islands in the near future, demonstrating their dedication to addressing community concerns throughout the state [a17d5184].