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

  • FY2024 Year in Review and KIRC overview
  • Boater Registration, 2025 Permitted Trolling Schedule and Catch Report Forms
  • Updated Kahoʻolawe Living Library
  • Kahoʻolawe Brush Fire Relief Fund
  • Kahoʻolawe Island Guide now in the iTunes Store (our FREE mobile app)
  • KIRC Biosecurity Plan

    • NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

    • 10/03/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve has just posted its Spring 2025 newsletter. For more information click here
    • 09/30/2025 - For the month of October 2025, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on October 4th, 5th, 25th, and 26th. For more information click here
    • 09/30/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its draft minutes for its commission meeting held on August 21, 2025. For more information click here
    • 08/29/2025 - For the month of September 2025, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on September 6th, 7th, 20th, and 21st. For more information click here
    • 08/14/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its website version of its amended agenda for its next commission meeting on August 21, 2025, 2025, in-person, and Livestream via YouTube. For more information click here
    • 08/13/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its agenda for its' next commission meeting on August 21, 2025, in-person, and Livestream via YouTube. For more information click here
    • 07/29/2025 - For the month of August 2025, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on August 2nd, 3rd, 23rd and 24th. For more information click here
    • 06/30/2025 - For the month of July 2025, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on July 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th. For more information click here
    • 06/24/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve has posted its Press Release for their Blue Park Award. For more information click here
    • 05/30/2025 - For the month of June 2025, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on June 7th, 8th, 28th and 29th. For more information click here
    • 05/01/2025 - For the month of May 2025, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on May 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th. For more information click here
    • 04/03/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its draft minutes for its commission meeting held on February 26, 2025. For more information click here
    • 04/02/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve has just posted its Fall 2024 newsletter. For more information click here
    • 03/31/2025 - For the month of April 2025, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on April 5th, 6th, 19th and 20th. For more information click here
    • 02/28/2025 - For the month of March 2025, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on March 8th, 9th, 29th and 30th. For more information click here
    • 02/21/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its website version of its amended agenda for its next commission meeting on February 26, 2025, in-person, and Livestream via YouTube. For more information click here
    • 02/19/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its agenda for its' next commission meeting on February 26, 2025, in-person, and Livestream via YouTube. For more information click here
    • 01/09/2025 - The Kahoʻolawe ISland Reserve Commission has just posted it FY 2024 Year in Review. For more information click FY2024 Year in Review and KIRC overview
    • 12/30/2024 - For the month of January 2025, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on January 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th. For more information click here
    • 12/02/2024 - For the month of December 2024, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on December 14th, 15th, 28th and 29th. For more information click here
    • 11/20/2024 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve has just posted its Summer 2024 newsletter. For more information click here
    • 11/20/2024 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve has just posted its permitted trolling schedule for calendar year 2025. For more information click here
    • 11/01/2024 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its draft minutes for its commission meeting held on September 24, 2024. For more information click here

    Past News & Announcements