Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is the state agency responsible for managing, protecting, and conserving Hawaiʻi’s land, natural resources, ocean waters, and cultural sites. They oversee activities like forest preservation, fisheries, wildlife conservation, and public land use. DLNR also regulates permits, enforces environmental laws, and works to balance recreational, commercial, and cultural interests to ensure Hawaiʻi’s natural environment remains sustainable and healthy for current and future generations.