Governor David Ige is recruiting individuals from Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi who are interested in serving on the State Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR).

The Hawaiʻi County seat currently held by Chris Yuen will be vacant on July 1, 2022.  The Kauaʻi seat currently held by Tommy Oi for eight consecutive years, will be vacant on April 25, 2022.

The DLNR manages public lands under its jurisdiction, including forestry and wildlife, aquatic resources, state parks, boating and ocean recreation, and conservation and coastal lands, as well as commercial properties and unencumbered lands.

BLNR members are nominated and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appointed by the governor for a term of four years. At twice monthly meetings, the BLNR reviews and takes action on departmental submittals, including land leases and conservation district use applications.

Nominees are required to provide publicly viewable financial disclosure information prior to their appointment to the BLNR.

Applicants for these seats must be residents of Kauaʻi County and Hawaiʻi County. Applications can be completed online at: http://boards.hawaii.gov/.

Further information about the responsibilities of a BLNR member can be found at Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 171-4. For more information and to submit nominations visit:http://boards.hawaii.gov/