Hawaii SB1164 establishes an environmental stewardship fee for visitors to protect natural resources.

Hawaii SB1164 creates an environmental stewardship fee program to generate funds for protecting Hawaii's natural resources. Visitors aged 15 and older must pay a fee to obtain a license for accessing state parks, beaches, forests, and trails. The revenue will support projects that protect, restore, and enhance natural resources, increase resilience to climate change, and manage invasive species. The Department of Land and Natural Resources will administer the program, prioritize grants for nature-based solutions, and report annually on the fund's impact.

Hawaii SB1164 establishes an environmental stewardship fee for visitors to protect natural resources.

Hawaii SB1164 creates an environmental stewardship fee program to generate funds for protecting Hawaii's natural resources. Visitors aged 15 and older must pay a fee to obtain a license for accessing state parks, beaches, forests, and trails. The revenue will support projects that protect, restore, and enhance natural resources, increase resilience to climate change, and manage invasive species. The Department of Land and Natural Resources will administer the program, prioritize grants for nature-based solutions, and report annually on the fund's impact.