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

    • 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
    • 04/06/2022 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its' DRAFT meeting minutes for their commission meeting held on February 27, 2023. 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 aArch 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

    Past News & Announcements