Office of Planning and Sustainable Development

Answers to the following questions can be found here:

• If a NERR site is designated in Hawaii, will there be restrictions to the cultural, recreational or commercial activities that occur in the area?
• Does the NERR designation mean that new Federal regulations are imposed?
• How were the boundaries determined for the NERR proposal?
• Can the boundaries for the NERR be changed, and how?
• Why has the proposed boundary for the NERR changed?
• Why does the proposed NERR include coral reefs and a portion of Kaneohe Bay?
• Are commercial fishing interests included in the planning process? Is the fishing community being included in the development of the management plan?
• Who are the partners involved in the project, and can new partners be added?
• Where is the money coming from to fund this project?
• What State agency will be the management partner and implementing agency for the Heeia NERR?

Answers to the following questions can be found here:

• What is an Estuary?
• What is NERRS?
• What is the legal authority that enables and regulates the NERR program?
• If a NERR site is designated in Hawaii, will there be restrictions to the cultural, recreational or commercial activities that occur in the area?
• Does the NERRS designation mean that new Federal regulations are imposed?
• Why should Hawaii participate in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System?
• What is the process for designating a NERRS site in Hawaii?