State Na Ala Hele Advisory Council (Department of Land and Natural Resources)
2026 Nā Ala Hele Statewide Advisory Council Meeting
Tóm Tắt Do AI Tạo
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What's Being Discussed
The Nā Ala Hele Statewide Advisory Council — the state's trail program advisory body — is holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. You can attend in person in Honolulu or join online via Zoom. Main topics include:
- Reviewing a list of trail projects (Recreation Trails Program Project Table) that are being considered for federal funding
- Reviewing a draft Program Plan for Nā Ala Hele — the public comment period on this plan runs through July 31, 2026
- Discussing the roles of Advisory Council members, community-hosted meetings, and small working groups
- Updates on staffing, budget (including a "Green Fee" fund called Nā Manu ʻElele Trail Stewards), and revisions to administrative rules
- Trail and activity updates from council representatives on each island
Decisions Expected
- Vote to approve the Recreation Trails Program Project Table — required for listed trails to receive federal funding
- Vote to select council leadership (Chair) for the 2026–2027 term
- Approval of minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting
Who Should Pay Attention
- Hikers, trail users, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts across all Hawaiian islands
- Community groups and volunteers involved in trail stewardship or maintenance
- Anyone interested in how state trails are funded and managed
- Residents who want to comment on the Nā Ala Hele Program Plan before the July 31 deadline
To testify or submit written comments, contact Jenna Masters at jenna.m.masters@hawaii.gov or call (808) 973-9778.
Cách Tham Gia
Đây là cuộc họp công khai — tất cả thành viên cộng đồng đều được hoan nghênh tham dự và đưa ra ý kiến. Cuộc họp thường được tổ chức trực tiếp và có thể cũng truy cập trực tuyến được.