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.
Hawaiʻi Conservation Kuleana
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, Administrator of the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands (OCCL), to uncover the complex balancing act between protecting private property and preserving public beaches.
From sea walls collapsing on Oʻahu’s North Shore to a statewide permit system that’s easing the process to restore traditional Hawaiian fishponds, join us as we explore:
🏝️ Why “all beaches are public” isn’t quite as simple as it sounds
🌊 The reality of sea level rise and shoreline retreat
🌾 How communities are restoring fishponds and sand dunes — and what’s actually working
⚖️ What happens when conservation, law, and local life collide
🎧 Listen now and discover the people and policies shaping the future of Hawaii’s shorelines.
