Boards & Commissions
Board of Land and Natural Resources
The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR), is composed of seven members: one from land district and two at large, and the Chairperson, the executive head of the Department. The BLNR convenes twice monthly to review and take action on department submittals, including land leases and Conservation District Use Applications (CDUAs).
P. O. Box 621 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96809
Phone 808-587-0404, FAX 808-587-0390
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Laura H. Thielen, Chairperson
Taryn R. Schuman, Oahu Member
Robert Pacheco, Hawaii Member
Ron Agor, Kauai Member
Jerry Edlao, Maui Member
Timothy Johns, Member at Large
Dr. Samuel M. Gon III, Member at Large
Land Board Meetings (Agendas, Submittals & Minutes)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Commission on Water Resource Management
The Commission on Water Resource Management administers the State Water Code, which was created by the 1987 Hawaii State Legislature. The Water Commission's general mission is to protect and enhance the water resources of the State of Hawaii through wise and responsible management.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 227 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone (808) 587-0214, FAX (808) 587-0219
Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission
The Legislature created the Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) to manage the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve while it is held in trust for a future Native Hawaiian sovereign entity. The KIRC uses the federal funds designated for State responsibilities in the restoration effort. The KIRC is administratively attached to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
811 Kolu Street, Suite 201, Wailuku, Hawai'i 96793
Phone (808) 243-5020, FAX (808) 243-5885
Natural Area Reserves Commission
The Natural Area Reserves Commission was established by the Legislature in 1971 to preserve and protect as unmodified as possible, in perpetuity, examples of Hawai'i's unique terrestrial and aquatic natural resources, in order that present and future generations may be able to learn about and appreciate these natural assets. It advises the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Governor on matters having to do with native ecosystems.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 224 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
Phone (808) 587-0063, FAX (808) 587-0064
Island Burial Councils
Island Burial councils have scheduled meetings once each month on their respective islands. All Council members are appointed by the Governor of Hawai`i and confirmed by the Senate for a four year term. Expiration dates for council members are shown in parentheses following their names. No council member may serve more than two consecutive terms. All meetings by the council are open to the public. Any person may submit oral or written testimony to the council regarding a matter under consideration, provided that applicants first submit a written request to the department to be placed on the council meeting agenda. For more details on the History & Culture Branch or the Island Burial Councils, please refer to the program rules and regulations. Click here to see meeting agendas and minutes for an Island Burial Council.
State Historic Preservation Division
Kakuhihewa Building
601 Kamokila Blvd., Suite 555, Kapolei, Hawai`i, 96707
Phone: (808) 692-8015 Fax: (808) 692-8020
