Hawaiʻi Conservation Kuleana
Explore the stories behind Hawai‘i’s natural, cultural, and historic treasures with the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources. Join us for in-depth interviews with the people who dedicate their lives to preserving our ʻāina and get a look behind the scenes at the Hawaii DLNR.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
Hawaiʻi Conservation Kuleana
Latest Episodes
Episode 10 - Office of Consevation and Coastal Lands (OCCL)
Winter is coming - as are the ocean swells on the North Shore that create epic surf conditions and sometimes threaten private properties close to the shoreline. In this episode, we walk the coastline with Michael Cain, Administrato...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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Episode 9 - Land Division
In this episode we talk with Ian Hirokawa, Acting Administrator of the Land Division, about the critical but often overlooked role in managing Hawaiʻi’s unencumbered lands. Land Division was most recently in the news as the presenter of the Arm...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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Episode 8 - Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)
In this episode, we sit down with leaders from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) to explore the immense responsibility of managing and protecting some of the most precious natural and cultur...
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Episode 8
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Episode 6 - Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR)
In this episode, we feature the leaders of the Division of Aquatic Resources. Luna Kekoa and Brian Neilson share how personal experiences shape their values and fuel their drive to protect Hawaiʻi’s nearshore waters. From adapting generational ...
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