The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) in Honolulu is requesting community input to guide statewide wildlife conservation. The DLNR's Divisions of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) are inviting public feedback on the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). The plan provides a framework for species and habitat conservation and is updated every decade.
The SWAP outlines the "Species of Greatest Conservation Need" and offers voluntary and proactive protection and restoration strategies. "We want to hear from everyone — whether you’re a researcher, educator, cultural practitioner, landowner, or just someone who cares about Hawaiʻi’s native wildlife," stated Maya Goodoni, a watershed management specialist at DAR. She emphasized the importance of public insight in shaping the SWAP to reflect the priorities of Hawaiʻi's people and ecosystems.
Public input will be gathered through a virtual review process that includes an overview of the SWAP, key updates for 2025, and opportunities for questions and feedback. The SWAP is integral in securing federal funding through the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program and supports collaborative conservation across the Hawaiian Islands.
The public review sessions will be conducted via Zoom, with both morning and evening options available for community participation.
Help shape the future of wildlife conservation in Hawaiʻi by joining the conversation and sharing your manaʻo.