Hawaii's DLNR is offering bounties for axis deer tails to landowners in Maui Nui to help control the invasive species' population and mitigate ecological damage. Applications for the Landowner Incentive Program are due by May 19th.

Hawaiʻi marks its eighth Invasive Species Awareness Month aiming to educate the public on the dangers of non-native species and celebrate local conservation efforts.

Hawaii's BLNR approves nearly $7 million in grants for conservation efforts, including land for habitats, recreation, and cultural sites like Ke Kīpuka o Kalaeuila and Hīlea, funded by the Legacy Land Conservation Fund.

Hawaii's DLNR and DOCARE cleared 45 encampments from Diamond Head, citing three individuals for trespassing, and highlighting the challenges of enforcing no-go zones and aiding the homeless.

Kealakekua Bay in Hawaii is preparing for an invasive species removal event on May 18, where volunteers will help extract non-native fish to protect the local ecosystem.

Kaua‘i's Mānā Plain sanctuary reports an increase in native and migratory waterbirds, according to DLNR. Restoration efforts since the 1990s have made the sanctuary a community and ecological asset.

Restoration efforts in West Kaua‘i's Mānā Plain have made the wetlands a thriving bird sanctuary, observed by biologist Jason Vercelli and reported by DLNR.

Puaʻa Kaʻa State Wayside in Maui is closing on April 21 for renovations until May 12, 2025. Upgrades include restroom fixes and painting. Visitors are advised to avoid the area.

The Hawaii DLNR stated that new Commercial Use Permits for ocean activities are on hold due to a court order pending environmental review, impacting current and future permittees.

Hawaiian crows, known as ʻalalā, are adapting successfully to wild life in Maui's Kīpahulu Forest Reserve, displaying natural behaviors vital for survival, despite the challenges of transition from captivity.

Hawaii's BLNR grants a Honolulu nonprofit entry rights to examine land for O‘ahu's first cat sanctuary, aiming to protect wildlife and educate the public.

Kaua‘i's Office of Economic Development launches a webpage to help combat the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, offering identification tools, prevention tips, and updates on local efforts.

The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation announced the opening of Fraser Avenue Lāna‘i Dog Park on April 29, featuring off-leash spaces, ADA amenities, and was completed ahead of schedule.