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DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES News Release LINDA LINGLE GOVERNOR _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
LAURA H. THIELEN, INTERIM CHAIRPERSON
Phone: (808) 587-0401
Fax: (808) 587-0390
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For Immediate Release:
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HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP) is now seeking applicants for grants from the State Land Conservation Fund to fund the protection, through acquisition, of lands having value as a resource to the State of Hawaii. State agencies, county agencies, and non-profit land conservation organizations may apply for funding. The LLCP provides a source of funding for the conservation of watersheds; coastal areas, beaches, and ocean access; habitat protection; cultural and historic sites; recreational and public hunting areas; parks; natural areas; agricultural production; and open spaces and scenic resources. Proposed projects may include acquisition of fee title or conservation easements. County agencies and non-profit project applicants must be able to provide at least 25% of the total project costs. “The intent of these grants is to contribute to the protection and conservation of unique cultural, natural, historical, and recreational resources that have value to people of Hawaii,” said Laura Thielen, Chairperson of the state Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR). The 2007 application cycle will provide approximately $4.7 million in grants through a competitive process. Project applications will be reviewed by the Legacy Land Conservation Commission (Act 254 SLH 2006), which will nominate projects for funding. Projects are also subject to the approvals of the Land Board, Attorney General and the Governor. More information on the LLCP, as well as the 2007 LLCP Grant Application and instructions, are available at www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw/llcp. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., HST, on October 17, 2007. # # #
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