SB565

Hawaii SB565 allocates $500,000 for Pololu Valley management to improve infrastructure and conservation.

Hawaii SB565 aims to protect Pololu Valley's ecological, cultural, and historical attributes by funding management efforts. The bill allocates $500,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for improvements. These include trailhead development, parking infrastructure, educational signage, restroom facilities, and staffing. The funding seeks to address safety, litter, and environmental degradation issues caused by high tourism levels. The Act will take effect on July 1, 2050.