Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

The department was created shortly after Hawaii became a state to manage the state's public lands, water and coastal areas. Key areas of focus are soil conservation, forest reserves, aquatic life, wildlife, state parks and historic sites, and all activities that occur in those areas. The department's annual operating budget of approximately $110 million is funded by a combination of the state's general fund and special funds, as well as federal funds. In its current two-year budget, the department set aside about $120 million for capital improvements, which would be funded by bonds.

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