Council on Ocean Resources
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The Council on Ocean Resources is comprised of agencies and organizations with responsibilities in the State of Hawaii’s marine and coastal zone. Established in 2013 by directors of state and county agencies, with unanimous support of federal and community partners, the Council facilitates greater coordination and implementation of the State’s shared ocean and coastal resource management priorities. |
 Photograph Courtesy: Office of Former Governor Abercrombie |
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| One Vision – The State of Hawaii and its partners envision a healthy, productive, and sustainable ocean ecosystem that fosters economic growth while preserving and protecting Hawaii’s values and needs. This vision and the State’s priorities to attain it are further described in the Ocean Resources Management Plan. Coordinated Leadership – The Council is steered by twelve state and county directors and coordinated by the Office of Planning. This cabinet-level cooperation helps to leverage resources and streamline multi-agency efforts. Strong network – A partnership of state and county agencies has been collaborating since 1988 to improve the management of Hawaii’s ocean and coastal resources. The Hawaii Ocean Partnership is currently comprised of state and county agencies, federal partners, academia, and community groups. Each partner brings a set of key skills and expertise, as well as trusted relationships with community constituencies, for on-the-ground implementation and stakeholder engagement. |
Council
Partners
Department of Land & Natural Resources
Department of Health
Department of Agriculture
Department of Transportation
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
University of Hawaii
City & County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting
County of Hawaii Department of Planning
County of Kauai Department of Planning
County of Maui Department of Planning
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Pacific Islands Regional Office
NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, Civil and Public Works Branch
United States Navy, Hawaii Region
United States Coast Guard, 14th District
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Pacific Island Contact Office
Marine and Coastal Zone Advocacy Council
University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
University of Hawaii Sea Grant
Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
The Nature Conservancy