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DLNR INVITES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN 2008 UPDATE OF
STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks is seeking public participation on an update of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) that will help shape the future of hiking, biking, boating, hunting, fishing and ocean recreation in Hawai‘i.
The public is invited to participate in meetings which start October 1, via an online survey, and through written comments. Updating the plan will enable Hawai‘i to maintain eligibility to receive federal grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), administered through the National Park Service.
Based on an analysis of the public input gained from these meetings, a plan of action for addressing recreational demand and issues confronting outdoor recreation in Hawai‘i will be developed. A draft of the updated SCORP should be completed by the end of the year.
The public is asked to participate in the following ways:
1. Complete the recreation user survey by October 15, 2008.
• Online at http://pbrhawaii-consult.limehouse.com/portal
• Download/print PDF at above website, www.hawaiistateparks.org or
www.hawaii.gov/dlnr and return by mail, fax or email
2. Attend a public meeting in October.
October 9, 6:00 pm – Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, Kaua‘i Planning Commission Room, Lihu‘e Civic Center, 4444 Rice Street, Moikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A-2B.
3. Review the draft SCORP document and provide comments. A draft of the updated SCORP should be completed by the end of the year. The dates for review and comment on the draft SCORP will be announced. Please check the SCORP survey website http://pbrhawaiiconsult.limehouse.com/portal for updates.
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