The current list (as of October 27, 2009) of suggested day-use mooring sites using common site nicknames, are provided by island as are suggestions for funding and possible rule changes received at the workshops.

OAHU - SUGGESTED MOORINGS and NOTES (Waianae) (Hawai'i Kai). pdf's

HAWAI'I - SUGGESTED MOORINGS and NOTES. pdf's

KAUAI - SUGGESTED MOORINGS and NOTES. pdf's

LANAI- SUGGESTED MOORINGS and NOTES. pdf's

MAUI - SUGGESTED MOORINGS and NOTES. pdf's

The Department of Land and Natural Resources and Malama Kai Foundation seek your help and input in developing the state’s first 10-Year Day-Use Mooring Buoy Plan for the main Hawaiian Islands. HOW TO PARTICIPATE - Provide Input and Stay Informed.

Although there is an existing day-use mooring buoy system with 175 legal moorings currently installed and in use throughout Hawaii, the state does not have a long term plan for a sustained program.   To address this need, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has contracted with the Malama Kai Foundation to develop a “10-Year Strategic Day-Use Mooring Buoy Plan” for Hawaii.

This file lists the current permitted day-use moorings statewide and those proposed in the current permit application from DOBOR to the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE).  Permit approval is still pending. 

10-Year Day-Use Mooring Plan (PLAN)
The purpose of day-use moorings is to protect Hawaii’s precious coral from anchor damage at sites where vessel activity (motorized or non-motorized) occurs on a regular basis.  It is vitally important to the success of the PLAN that anyone who has interest in, or knowledge of, areas where day-use moorings are currently needed, or may be needed in the next 10 years, provide information about potential day-use mooring locations and/or the management of the program. 

The PLAN purpose is to provide DLNR and the State with a sustainable long-term strategy to effectively install, manage, and fund a statewide day-use mooring system.  The PLAN will identify existing and future mooring sites in order to reduce/eliminate anchor damage and minimize user conflicts, over-use, recommend a long-term strategy to manage the moorings, recommend necessary rules changes and identify reliable and consistent funding sources.

Over the next nine months, beginning June 2009, Terry O’Halloran, project coordinator, and Kater Bourdon, MKF’s Day-Use Mooring Manager, will be conducting extensive community outreach and meetings to receive input from the public, such as ocean users, boaters, community groups, and interested persons. 

Please note that any potential day-use mooring locations submitted will be reviewed by state and federal agencies and these locations may or may not be included in the final PLAN and recommendations, or in subsequent permit applications.

What Input is needed?
We need to know where additional day-use moorings are needed over the next 10 years.  Where are boats anchoring on a regular basis?  Are there day-use moorings at the site? Are there sufficient or too many moorings?  Where will boating and anchoring activity increase over the next 10 years.

Additionally we are looking to get suggestions for better managing the statewide program.  How can the program be reliably and sustainably funded?  Are rule changes needed? How can moorings best be maintained to protect coral reefs and best meet the needs of ocean users? 

Note that there are several criteria that will be used during the review and analysis process by DLNR and some suggested mooring locations may not be included in the final plan or recommendations.

If there are locations where moorings, other than the legal day-use moorings, are being used regularly, please let us know.  If we can convert an illegal moorings, many of which cause coral damage, to legal day-use moorings we all benefit.  Be assured your name will be kept anonymous if you provide information about illegal mooring sites - we just need the information.

We will also need your feedback during the review process after potential mooring sites have been identified, so please sign up now as a participant.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE - Provide Input, Stay Informed
We need the following information:

1. First and Last Name
2. Organization (if any)
3. Phone number
4. Cell number
5. Email address (if any). 

If you would like to participate, provide input or just be kept informed about the process, workshops, and other information regarding the Day-Use Mooring Buoy Plan, please send us your name and contact information by email, fax, or phone. 

There will be numerous opportunities throughout the process to provide input and we will be asking for your feedback as the PLAN is being developed.

Help Us Reach Out
If you know of any organization or individual who might like to participate please let them know, or give us that information and we will follow up with them.

Day-Use Mooring Buoy Plan Workshops
Workshops will be conducted on Kauai, Maui, Hawaii, and Oahu to gather information and input into the PLAN.  We encourage you to attend and share your local knowledge.

Workshop Schedule

HAWAI`I ISLAND
Where:        Kealakehe High School Cafeteria
                     74-5000 Puohulihuli St., Kailua-Kona
When:         Thursday, August 13, 2009
Time:           5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

KAUAI
Where:        Wilcox Elementary School Cafeteria
                     4319 Hardy St., Lihue
When:         Thursday, August 27, 2009
Time:           4:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.

MAUI
Where:        Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
                     Maui Headquarters and Sanctuary Education Center
                     726 South Kihei Road, Kihei
When:         Monday, September 21, 2009
Time:           4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

OAHU
Where:        Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Sanctuary Conference Room, Third Floor (same building as Roy's Restaurant)
                     6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., Hawaii Kai
When:         Monday, September 28, 2009
Time:           5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

OAHU – Leeward
Where:        Wai‘anae Elementary School Cafeteria, 85-220 McArthur Street 
When:         Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time:          5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Email, Fax, Phone

If you cannot attend the workshops, we are still looking for your input, which you can send in via email, phone, or fax.  Your input is important. 

Please make of a note of the following contact information:

Email:  moorings@malama-kai.org

Email is the most efficient method to communicate potential day-use mooring locations and for us to record the information accurately, but if you don’t have email, don’t worry your input is important and will be accepted by phone or fax.

Fax:  (808) 885-6474
 
Phone:  (808) 791-4053

The phone is for voicemail only.  Leave us a message (up to 3 minutes), but make sure you provide your name and phone number so we can return your call if needed.

Providing Information for Future Day-Use Mooring Buoy Locations

The following information is needed when providing input regarding where a day-use mooring may be needed.  Remember this is a 10-year plan, so include sites that you think may see increased boating and anchoring activity in the future.  Again, email is the best method so that we can efficiently record the information, but if not available, please fax or call in the information.

1. Name of Island
2. Site Name (local name) and general location
3. GPS Coordinates – latitude & longitude (this is the best way to identify a potential location)
4. Site description
5. Depth of water
6. Bottom substrate – coral reef, sand, rubble, etc.

Mahalo to all the people around the state that have participated previously and given their valuable time, input and labor into the day-use mooring program.  This is the most important effort undertaken by DLNR to date in support of the Day-Use Mooring Buoy System.  We are asking for everyone’s help in developing the state’s first management plan for the next 10 years. 

Mahalo for your help and interest in Hawaii’s Day-Use Mooring Buoy System.  

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