AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTropical Storm Nolo Closures: Hawaiʻi officials are shutting state parks, camping, forest reserves, Nā Ala Hele trails, wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves, and hunting/game areas on Hawaiʻi Island starting Sept. 24, then Maui and Molokaʻi starting Sept. 25, with camping permits suspended and refunds credited for missed nights. Storm Threat: Forecasters warn Nolo could strengthen into a hurricane and bring life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding and hurricane-force winds, with a hurricane watch in effect for Hawaiʻi County and flood watches expanding statewide. Recovery Costs: Gov. Josh Green says four disasters this year—Kona lows, the May 22 quake, Hurricane Lala, and Hurricane Lowell—total about $1B in damage and resilience needs, including $319M in proposed mitigation projects. Food Resilience Push: A letter/editorial round highlights the need to move from plans to implementation for Hawaiʻi’s food security and disaster-proof farming. Wildlife Safety: DLNR reports three nēnē from the same family were killed by drivers on Molokaʻi and urges everyone to slow down ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day. Invasive Species: Coconut rhinoceros beetle import restrictions passed for Maui and Lānaʻi, while Molokaʻi’s similar rules are set to lapse unless extended.
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