STAND. COM. REP. NO.1052-02

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2002

RE: H.R. No. 66

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committees on Energy and Environmental Protection and Water and Land Use, to which was referred H.R. No. 66 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF THE HAWAI'I WATCHABLE WILDLIFE PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION AMONG ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES, AS WELL AS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE WILDLIFE VIEWING AND NATURE-BASED TOURISM THAT BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII,"

beg leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this resolution is to assist the Watchable Wildlife Program (Program) in integrating wildlife-related recreation, education, and conservation of Hawaii's diverse flora and fauna.

Specifically, private organizations, along with federal, state, and county agencies, will form a steering committee to:

(1) Create visitor industry training and public education programs;

(2) Install interpretive exhibits and directional signs; and

(3) Develop a wildlife viewing guide.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported this measure.

Ecotourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of Hawaii's tourism industry. This Program will present a positive experience for visitors and residents and will help to instill the value of our unique environment while protecting its beauty.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Energy and Environmental Protection and Water and Land Use that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 66 and recommend its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Energy and Environmental Protection and Water and Land Use,

 

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EZRA KANOHO, Chair

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HERMINA M. MORITA, Chair