January 15, 2009 - Governor's Weekly Radio Address - Recreational Renaissance

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This week, my Administration announced an exciting new plan to reinvigorate Hawai`i's recreational resources.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources is launching a Recreational Renaissance.  This plan will provide a new way of thinking about how we care for, learn about, secure and preserve our State parks, small boat harbors and ramps, hiking trails, natural area reserves, forest reserves and beaches. 

Hawai`i residents depend upon our ocean and land for recreational opportunities, sustenance, cultural and spiritual practices.  It is our collective responsibility to protect and preserve our precious natural and cultural resources.

By improving and maintaining these resources, through the Recreational Renaissance, we – along with the Legislature and private sector partners – are renewing our commitment to preserving what is special about Hawai`i.