GOVERNOR’S MOLOKA`I COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS MARINE REGULATIONS

For Immediate Release: February 4, 2009

HONOLULU – The Governor’s Moloka‘i Community Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 3:00 p.m., at Kulana ‘Oiwi, DHHL / OHA Conference Room, 600 Maunaloa Highway, Kaunakakai.  The public is invited to attend.

Bill Puleloa, aquatic biologist, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will discuss possible regulations to protect certain marine fish species.  DLNR is holding public informational meetings statewide to discuss using minimum sized rules to protect harvested resource fish that may be at risk of being over harvested, and will focus on at least three main fish families that may be in need of updated regulations.  They are: Parrotfish (uhu), Goatfish (weke), and Jacks (ulua/papio).  The Division of Aquatic Resources has not yet drafted the rule changes.

Governor Linda Lingle created community advisory councils to give the neighbor islands a stronger voice in state government. The Moloka‘i Community Advisory Council holds monthly public meetings to seek community input and advise the Governor of important issues on Moloka‘i.   The Council also recommends potential nominees for state boards and commissions.

The members of the Governor’s Moloka‘i Community Advisory Council are Robert Granger, Janice Kalanihuia, Jersula Manaba, and Marlene Purdy.

Anyone requiring special assistance or accommodations to participate at this meeting may call (808) 586-0034.  For additional information on Neighbor Island Community Advisory Councils, including meeting minutes and agendas, visit the Governor’s Web site at www.hawaii.gov/gov.

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For more information, contact:

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043

Charen L. Ching
Governor’s Liaison Office
Phone: (808) 586-0001