Natural Resources Program

In 2002, the HTA established the Natural Resources Advisory Group (NRAG), a group of individuals from the public and private sectors to assist and advise the HTA in its Natural Resources Program.

Through this partnership, the HTA and NRAG were able to identify policies and priorities to benefit various projects and organizations around the state. As a result, those organizations have the opportunity to receive support from HTA through a public request for proposals (RFP).

Below is a list of programs supported by HTA through this program:

• 2010 Projects
• Archive

In addition to helping community programs, the HTA provides $1 million each year to the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) – with $900,000 supporting State parks, and $100,000 supporting trails and access programs.

Studies commissioned by HTA in this area include:

• Hawaii State Parks Survey 2004, conducted by OmniTrak Group.
• Hawaii State Parks Survey 2007, an update of the original study, conducted by OmniTrak Group.
• Natural Resource Assessment, conducted by PBR Hawaii, evaluated approximately 100 natural resource sites frequented by visitors; identified and prioritized needed areas of improvement; and recommended actions to improve natural resources throughout the State.
  
  - Natural Resource Assessment Volume 1
  - Natural Resource Assessment Volume 2

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