Hawaii SB1164 establishes an environmental stewardship fee for visitors to state parks and natural areas, aiming to fund conservation efforts.
Hawaii SB1164 creates an environmental stewardship fee program to collect fees from visitors to state parks, beaches, forests, and other natural areas. The fees will fund projects that protect, restore, and enhance Hawaii's natural resources, aiming to offset visitor impacts and ensure environmental resilience. The Department of Land and Natural Resources will administer the program, issuing licenses to visitors and allocating funds for conservation projects. The bill also establishes an environmental stewardship fee special fund to manage collected fees and grants.
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