Hawaii HB86 provides funding for a permanent program specialist position within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support the Makai.

Hawaii HB86 aims to enhance the coordination and implementation of the Makai Watch Program by establishing a permanent program specialist position within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This program, designed to connect communities for managing nearshore marine resources, faces increasing challenges due to local and global stressors. The bill allocates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support this initiative, aiming to improve collaboration among various divisions and communities, ensuring the sustainability of Hawaii's nearshore ecosystems.

Hawaii HB86 provides funding for a permanent program specialist position within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support the Makai.

Hawaii HB86 aims to enhance the coordination and implementation of the Makai Watch Program by establishing a permanent program specialist position within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This program, designed to connect communities for managing nearshore marine resources, faces increasing challenges due to local and global stressors. The bill allocates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support this initiative, aiming to improve collaboration among various divisions and communities, ensuring the sustainability of Hawaii's nearshore ecosystems.