Policy Committee on Environmental and Natural Resource Management

The Policy Committee on Environmental and Natural Resource Management of the Hawaii County Council reviews legislation and policy affecting the Big Island's natural environment, including land conservation, shoreline protection, water resources, and the management of county parks and open spaces. It also oversees county initiatives related to climate resilience, renewable energy, and environmental permitting. The committee coordinates with state and federal agencies on natural resource matters that affect Hawaii County.

The Big Island's extraordinary natural environment — from active lava flows to coral reefs and native forests — is directly shaped by the policies this committee advances. Residents, farmers, hunters, and outdoor recreationists all have a stake in how natural resources are protected and managed at the county level.