April 20, 2007 - Protecting and Enhancing Hawai`i's Natural and Cultural Resources

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"Each Earth Day, observed on April 22nd, people around the world renew efforts to protect our planet for future generations.

As part of my Administration's ongoing efforts to preserve what is special about Hawai`i, we are promoting greater energy efficiency and renewable energy development, controlling invasive species and protecting our oceans and `aina.

The designation to protect the pristine Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument is just one example.  The Department of Land and Natural Resources also established the Mauka-Makai Watch program to focus attention and action on resource monitoring and conservation.

Additionally, we've increased enforcement of environmental laws, and made needed improvements to state parks.

Working together, we can continue our important mission of resource management, enhancement and protection of our fragile environment."