DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

News Release

LINDA LINGLE

GOVERNOR

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ALLAN A. SMITH, INTERIM CHAIRPERSON

Phone: (808) 587-0401

Fax: (808) 587-0390

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For Immediate Release: May 15, 2007

DLNR Holding National Safe Boating Week Public Event

HILO — In recognition of National Safe Boating Week, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to an information day from 10 am to noon, on Sunday May 20 at the Wailoa Small Boat Harbor next to the boat launch ramp.

“The purpose of this forum is to provide information on current rules, offer safety checks, and answer questions from East Hawai‘i boaters and other ocean recreation users,” said Allan Smith, DLNR interim chairperson.

Representatives from DLNR’s divisions of Conservation and Resources Enforcement, Boating and Ocean Recreation, Aquatic Resources, along with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will be present to answer questions and provide information regarding boating, personal water craft use and other ocean resource use.

There will be free U.S. Coast Guard safety inspections available for those attending who bring their boat and/or personal watercraft (PWC) to the forum.

For more information, call DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement, Officer Andrew Ford at (808) 974-6208

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Governor's proclamation

For more information, media contact:

Deborah Ward
DLNR Public Information Specialist