KAHO'OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION

Our Vision: The kino (physical manifestation) of Kanaloa is restored. Forests and shrublands of native plants and other biota clothe its slopes and valleys. Pristine ocean waters and healthy reef ecosystems are the foundation that supports and surrounds the island. Nā poʻe o Hawaiʻi (the people of Hawaiʻi) care for the land in a manner, which recognizes the island and ocean of Kanaloa as a living spiritual entity. Kanaloa is a puʻuhonua and wahi pana (a place of refuge, a sacred place) where native Hawaiian cultural practices flourish. The piko of Kanaloa (the navel, the center) is the crossroads of past and future generations from which the native Hawaiian lifestyle is spread throughout the islands.

811 Kolu St., Suite 201
Wailuku, HI 96793 [map]
Tel.(808) 243-5020
Fax (808) 243-5885
Email: kirc.administrator@hawaii.gov

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QUICK LINKS

Boater Registration, 2023 Permitted Trolling Schedule and Catch Report Forms

KIRC FY2022 Trust Fund Report

Updated Kahoʻolawe Living Library

Kahoʻolawe Brush Fire Relief Fund

FY2021 Year in Review and KIRC overview

Kahoʻolawe Island Guide now in the iTunes Store (our FREE mobile app)

KIRC Biosecurity Plan

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

09/06/23 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission is seeking qualified candidates for its Public Information Specialist position. For more information click here.
09/01/2023 - For the month of September 2023, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on September 9th, 10th, 23rd and 24th. For more information click here
08/07/23 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission is seeking qualified candidates for its Cultural Resources Program Coordinator position. For more information click here.
08/03/23 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission is seeking qualified candidates for its Reserve Operations Manager position. For more information click here.
08/03/2023 - For the month of August 2023, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on August 12th, 13th, 26th and 27th. For more information click here
08/03/2023 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its' draft minutes for its' commission meeting held on June 26, 2023. For more information click here
06/26/2022 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its' approved meeting minutes for their commission meeting held on February 27, 2023. For more information click here
06/19/2023 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its' agenda for its' next commission meeting on June 26, 2023, in-person, online via ZOOM and Livestream via YouTube. For more information click here
06/01/2023 - For the month of June 2023, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on June 3rd, 4th, 17th and 18th. For more information click here
05/04/2023 - For the month of May 2023, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on May 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st. For more information click here
04/01/2023 - For the month of March 2023, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on April 15th, 16th, 29th and 30th. For more information click here
03/01/2023 - For the month of March 2023, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on March 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th. For more information click here
02/27/2023 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its' agenda for its' next commission meeting on February 27, 2023, in-person, online via ZOOM and Livestream via YouTube. For more information click here
02/01/2023 - For the month of February 2023, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on February 11th, 12th, 25th, and 26th. For more information click here
01/03/2023 - For the month of January 2023, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on January 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th. For more information click here
12/12/2022 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its' draft minutes for its' commission meeting held on November 9, 2022. For more information click here
11/29/2022 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve has just posted its permitted trolling schedule for calendar year 2023. For more information click here
11/29/2022 - For the month of December 2022, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on December 3rd, 4th, 17th,18th.
11/02/2022 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its' agenda for its' next commission meeting on November 9, 2022, in-person, online via ZOOM and Livestream via YouTube. For more information click here
11/01/2022 - For the month of November 2022, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on November 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th. For more information click here
10/03/2022 - For the month of October 2022, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on October 8th, 9th, 22nd, and 23rd. For more information click here
09/01/2022 - For the month of September 2022, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on September 10th, 11th, 24th, and 25th. For more information click here
08/08/2022 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its' DRAFT meeting minutes for their commission meeting held on July 1, 2022. For more information click here

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