Divisions & Offices
DIVISIONS
Manages the State's marine and freshwater resources through programs in commercial fisheries and aquaculture; aquatic resources protection, enhancement and education; and recreational fisheries. Major program areas include projects to maximize commercial fishery and aquaculture productivity, protecting native and resident aquatic species and their habitat, and providing facilities and opportunities for recreational fishing consistent with the interests of the State. Issues fishing licenses.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 330 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0100, FAX 808-587-0115
Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation
Responsible for the management and administration of statewide ocean recreation and coastal areas programs pertaining to the ocean waters and navigable streams of the State (exclusive of commercial harbors) which include 21 small boat harbors, 54 launching ramps, 13 offshore mooring areas, 10 designated ocean water areas, 108 designated ocean recreation management areas, associated aids to navigation throughout the State, and beaches encumbered with easements in favor of the public. Registers small vessels.
333 Queen Street, Room 300 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-1966, FAX 808-587-1977
Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement
Responsible for enforcement activities of the Department. The division, with full police powers, enforces all State laws and rules involving State lands, State Parks, historic sites, forest reserves, aquatic life and wildlife areas, coastal zones, Conservation districts, State shores, as well as county ordinances involving county parks. The division also enforces laws relating to firearms, ammunition, and dangerous weapons.
The Engineering Division Provides technical support in protecting and managing Hawaii's natural resources.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 221 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0236, FAX 808-587-0283
Hunter Education Program
the Hunter Education Program is able to instill the principles of sustaining our resources. Through this concept and its implementation we will be able to pass on choices to future generations.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 311 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0200, FAX 808-587-0205
Maintains an accurate, timely and permanent record system for title to real property. The Bureau examines, records, indexes, and microfilms over 344,000 Regular System and Land Court documents and maps annually; issues Land Court Certificates of Title; certifies copies of matters of record; and researches UCC requests. Hawaii is the only state in the nation with a single statewide recording office.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 121 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0314, FAX 808-587-0136
Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Responsible for the management of State-owned forests, natural areas, public hunting areas, and plant and wildlife sanctuaries. Program areas cover watershed protection; native resources protection, including unique ecosystems and endangered species of plants and wildlife; outdoor recreation; and commercial forestry. Issues hunting permits.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 325 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0166, FAX 808-587-0160
Historic Preservation Division
Works to preserve and sustain reminders of earlier times which link the past to the present. SHPD's three branches, History and Culture, Archaeology, and Architecture, strive to accomplish this goal through a number of different activities.
601 Kamokila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawai`i, 96707
Phone 808-692-8015, FAX 808-692-8020
Responsible for the management of State-owned lands in ways that will promote the well-being of Hawaii's people and insure that these lands are used in accordance with the goals, policies and plans of the State. Lands that are not set aside for use by other government agencies come within the direct purview of the division. The division also serves as an office of record and maintains a central repository of all government documents dating back to the "Great Mahele" of 1848.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 220 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0414, FAX 808-587-0455
Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands
The OCCL is responsible for overseeing approximately 2 million acres of private and public lands that lie within the State Land Use Conservation District. In addition, to privately and publicly zoned Conservation District lands, OCCL is responsible for overseeing beach and marine lands out to the seaward extend of the State's jurisdiction
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 131 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0377, FAX 808-587-0322
Manages and administers 52 state parks encompassing nearly 25,000 acres on the 5 major islands. These parks offer varied outdoor recreation and heritage opportunities. The park environments range from landscaped grounds with developed facilities to wildland areas with trails and primitive facilities. Issues camping permits.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 310 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0300, FAX 808-587-0311
OFFICES
Office of the Chairperson
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 130 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0400, FAX 808-587-0390
Administrative Services Office
Provides administrative support services, internal management, and comprehensive fiscal services to the Chairperson and Members of the Board, and to the nine operating divisions and three staff offices of the Department.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 110 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0344, FAX 808-587-0360
Maintains a comprehensive personnel program for the Department. The staff provides supportive services to the Chairperson and to the ten operating divisions and the five staff offices.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 231 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0180, FAX 808-587-0188
The PIO disseminates information about DLNR's programs, accomplishments, goals, and the department's mandate to protect the special natural and cultural heritage of Hawai`i.
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 130 Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0320, FAX 808-587-0390
