Hawaii SB565 appropriates $500,000 for Pololu Valley management and conservation efforts.

Hawaii SB565 allocates $500,000 from the state's general revenues for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife. This funding aims to manage and conserve Pololu Valley on the northern coast of Hawaii Island. The bill highlights the valley's ecological, cultural, and historical importance, noting its role in supporting endemic and endangered species. It also addresses the negative impacts of high tourism levels, including safety and litter issues.

Hawaii SB565 appropriates $500,000 for Pololu Valley management and conservation efforts.

Hawaii SB565 allocates $500,000 from the state's general revenues for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife. This funding aims to manage and conserve Pololu Valley on the northern coast of Hawaii Island. The bill highlights the valley's ecological, cultural, and historical importance, noting its role in supporting endemic and endangered species. It also addresses the negative impacts of high tourism levels, including safety and litter issues.