Hawaii SB1559 allocates funds for dune restoration at Hanakaoo beach park to enhance environmental sustainability and cultural practices.
Hawaii SB1559 appropriates $250,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for dune restoration at Hanakaoo beach park. The funds aim to balance environmental sustainability with cultural and recreational needs, providing a natural buffer against sea level rise and supporting Hawaiian outrigger canoeing. The university of Hawaii sea grant college program will partner with the county of Maui to implement the restoration, focusing on creating productive dune habitat and restoring ecosystem services.
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