State Seal

 

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: July 3, 2007

  

July 4 Reminder: Fireworks, Alcohol Not Permitted
In State Parks, Forests, Harbors


HILO — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is reminding the public about safety precautions during the Fourth of July Celebration in Hilo.

“We encourage people to enjoy the parks and use them responsibly on this national holiday. To protect public safety and natural resources, we are reminding the public of the following rules that need to be observed over the Fourth of July,” said Allan Smith DLNR interim chairperson.

Alcohol and setting off fireworks are prohibited within all state parks, forest reserves, unencumbered lands and small boat harbors;

Tents, canopies, and vehicles on the grass are prohibited within the Wailoa State Park including areas mauka of Kamehameha Avenue to Pauahi St., and at Old Kona Airport State Park and Hapuna State Park;

DLNR enforcement officers will make spot checks at locations statewide to ensure that all boats, personal water craft and kayaks are equipped with required safety equipment onboard, and that gear is operational and up to date. Officers will also inspect for overloading, DUI and other rules and regulations established by DLNR and Coast Guard.

Marine Safety Advisory: All vessels, thrill craft and kayaks in Hilo Bay must stay 300 yards away from Moku Ola (Coconut Island) on July 4, 2007, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For more information or to report a violation, call: 974-6208 (Hilo), 327-4961 (Kona), 887-6196 (Kamuela) or 327-4961 (Kona). Or call the DLNR’s statewide 24-hour enforcement hotline at 643-DLNR.

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For more information, contact:
Deborah Ward, DLNR Public Information Office
Phone: (808) 587-0320