Public Meetings for the Ocean Resource Management Plan at Kaʻena

The Kaʻena Point Advisory Committee will be calling a public meeting to present their recommendations to the Land Board regarding the Kaʻena Point State Park Reserve. The meeting is currently set to be held on the North Shore in July (date still
pending). There will be maps and information posted on the Kaena Point
website as well as the ability to post public comments for those who
won't be able to attend the meeting. An official announcement about
the public meeting will be sent out in mid-May or sooner. Will keep you updated on the dates - we are hoping for a big public turn out!

Harrassment of Fishermen Continues

ALOHA TO ALL YOU FISHERMEN AND YOUR FAMILIES,

THIS IS AN ALERT!

LETTING YOU ALL KNOW THAT YES,THE TWO ARE AT IT AGAIN. THIS PAST WEEKEND(APRIL3,2010).
AT MOKULEIA AND KA'ENA POINT STATE PARK.

HEADS UP AND WATCH YOURSELVES. THEY ARE HITTING FISHERMEN WITH THE CAMPING PARAPHERNALIA RULE. CONFISCATED POP UP CANOPIES REGARDLESS IF IT WAS RAINING. TWO FISHERMEN HAVE TO APPEAR IN WAHIAWA DISTRICT COURT ON MAY 27(THURSDAY).

REMEMBER THE GAME WARDEN CAN CLAIM ANY ITEM AS CAMPING PARAPHERNALIA BECAUSE OF THE WORD "OTHER" IN THE RULE.

JUST WANTED YOU ALL TO KNOW. SPREAD THE WORD!

WE ARE ALL FIGHTING THE SAME "CAUSE". TO BE ALLOWED TO FISH OVERNIGHT WITH PROTECTED FISHING GEAR. THE RULE APPLIES TO ANYONE ON THE STATE PARK/BEACH ONE HOUR AFTER SUNSET TO SUN UP. SO LET US FORGET OUR PERSONAL DIFFERENCES AND STAND UNITED IN OUR FIGHT FOR OUR TRADITIONS AND CULTURE TO CONTINUE.

Community Dune Restoration Project

Carroll Cox Radio Show 1/3/2010

Discussion of the Predator Fence Project a.k.a. "Ecosystem Restoration Project"

On Land Board Agenda 1/8/2010



Check out the podcast

http://carrollcox.com/show010310.htm

Carroll Cox Radio Show 12/27/2009

Continuation from previous show: Jeanie Li, a concerned citizen, J.L. Mandrell from the Makai Society, and Huang Chi Kuo are back to discuss rule changes by the Department of Land and Natural Resources that impact fishermen and boaters. DLNR can now propose and pass rules, such as restricting fishing access and introducing park user fees, on its own, without any regulation or oversight!

Check out the podcast

http://carrollcox.com/show122709.htm

Carroll Cox Radio Show: 12/20/2009

Carroll and his guests, Jeanie Li (a concerned citizen), J.L. Mandrell from The Makai Society and Huang Chi Kuo discuss rule changes by the Department of Land and Natural Resources that impact fishermen and boaters. DLNR can now propose and pass rules, such as restricting fishing access and introducing park user fees, on its own, without any regulation or oversight!

Check out the podcast

http://carrollcox.com/show122009.htm

The Fishing Community Speaks Out Against the Camping Paraphernalia Rule

Check out Pathways to Paradise:

http://carrollcox.com/FishermenSpeakUp.htm

Proposed changes to state fishing rules spur protests

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091229/NEWS03/912290316/1001/NEWS/Proposed-changes-to-state-fishing-rules-spur-protests

December 29, 2009 - fishing community speaks out against DLNR

Is the proposed Predator Fence at Ka'ena really necessary?

Brent Lisemeyer of DLNR addresses concerns over the fence . . . it is interesting to note the point on the current bird population and continued increase with or without the fence . . . the dog attacks mentioned occurred several years ago and has not at all impacted the current population at the point. The fence will not keep dogs out of the area - especially when people take their dogs in off-leash.
He also states other reasons for the project which I find concerning: 1) so that "those living on the main Hawaiian islands can get a glimpse of what it looks like on the northwest Hawaiian islands."
2)"To restore an eco-system that has been damaged by human efforts by protecting it with human efforts" 3) "The fence is going to last for a significant period of time and hopefully its demonstration as a viable technique here in Hawaii will be shown and be used elsewhere . . . that's the biggest benefit, that it will be an example project for others and lead the way into the future."