08/14/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/14/2024 15:53
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR
DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2024
CAMPING SUSPENDED AT SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA
(HONOLULU) - Due to constant disregard of numerous state parks camping rules, reckless nighttime behavior, and campers frequently leaving campsites littered with rubbish and used camping gear, the DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP) is suspending camping at Sand Island State Recreation Area beginning August 23.
DSP Administrator Curt Cottrell said, "This behavior is overwhelming the park caretaker and maintenance crew who clean up the campsites and park. It is jeopardizing public safety and diminishing the quality of the park."
The list of observed violations includes:
Officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) can and will issue citations for illegal behaviors. Once a new Civil Resource Violations System (CRVS) is up and running,officers will be able to write citations and levy fines on the spot. The goal of CRVS is to modify behaviors. Until this enforcement strategy can be instituted, DSP is suspending camping indefinitely.
RESOURCES
(All images and video courtesy: DLNR)
HD Video - Sand Island camping and cleanup(August 5 & 11, 2024): https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/997910888
Photos - Sand Island camping and cleanup(August 5 & 11, 2024): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7nrf47h9khnn1h7m2eur3/AIpQVyT0Wp2SLzmrntTPMqI?rlkey=v937v5fi98z4485gfomplgx1l&st=lmfr3ylw&dl=0
Media Contact:
Patti Jette
Communications Specialist
808-587-0396