What's Being Discussed
The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) will meet on June 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to review land, parks, boating, and conservation matters across the state. Key topics include:

Land sales and permits on Hawaiʻi Island: Selling portions of an old abandoned water flume corridor to private landowners in Hilo, and issuing or canceling permits for industrial and pasture uses in South Hilo.
Kauaʻi water system extension: A six-month delay is requested to allow further coordination and public outreach on the East Kauaʻi water and Hanamaulu Ditch irrigation systems.
Hāʻena State Park, Kauaʻi: Continuing a community group's permit to manage reservations, parking, entry fees, and shuttle services at the popular park.
Boating rule changes: Starting a public rulemaking process to update boating safety and sanitation rules statewide.
Small boat harbor permits: Renewing or amending permits for a marine services company and a paddlesports association in Honolulu and Kona, and continuing a permit for the Kona Sailing Club.
Contested case denial: Rejecting a petition related to a parking monitoring contract at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor.
Conservation enforcement, Oʻahu: Reviewing ongoing noncompliance with conservation rules at a Palolo hillside property.
Kalaeloa Hybrid Reef Project, Oʻahu: Considering permits for an offshore reef construction project by the State Department of Transportation.

Decisions Expected

Votes on land sales, permit renewals, and cancellations
Approval to begin public rulemaking for boating regulations
Decision on the Kalaeloa reef project permits
Ruling on the Ala Wai contested case petition
Approval of meeting minutes from June 12, 2026

Who Should Pay Attention

Hilo and South Hilo residents near Waiakea Homesteads affected by land and permit changes
Kauaʻi farming and water users concerned about the East Kauaʻi irrigation system
Visitors and community members who use Hāʻena State Park
Boaters and harbor users statewide, especially in Honolulu and Kona
Palolo, Oʻahu residents near the conservation enforcement property
Anyone interested in ocean and coastal conservation on Oʻahu