The Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement (DOCARE) is within
the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). DOCARE is responsible
for law enforcement within the state harbor system and is responsible for
compliance with state boating laws.
According to an article in the Honolulu-Advertiser, they are
responsible for "2 million acres of conservation land, 410,000 acres of coral
reef, 3 million acres of ocean waters under state jurisdiction and other
resources". See May 3, 2004 -
Land stewards losing ground
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05/03/04 - Honolulu Advertiser -
Land stewards losing ground
Contacts
DLNR
Office of the Chairperson
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 130
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone 808-587-0405
FAX 808-587-0390
Chairperson -
Peter T. Young
Email: PeterYoung@hawaii.gov
Deputy Director -
Dan Davidson
DOCARE
Administrator: Gary Moniz
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 311
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
During all hours (day/night): (808) 587-0077
From the neighbor islands call toll free, dial the operator and ask for
ENTERPRISE 5469
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- How many hours per day does DOCARE patrol the harbors?
- Why can't I contact DOCARE at night?
- Why aren't existing rules enforced?
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2004 DLNR Report to Hawai'i State Legislature
Reports from State Auditor
2001 - Report 01-09
Audit of the Management of State Boating Facilities by the Department of
Land and Natural Resources
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DLNR - Department of
Land & Natural Resources Homepage
DOBOR - Division of
Boating & Ocean Recreation Homepage
DOBOR
Administrative Rules for Small Boat Harbors - the master rule book for
running the harbors. With a staggering 189 pages, it has no plot nor
character development, but it has the answers. Not recommended reading
in one sitting.
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