07-16-2019, 04:11 PM
Hey HOTPE, I was just helping Jim see the error of his assumptions. Not that I have any idea who would do better.
I would say, as representatives of the state’s interest, it is DLNR kuleana, but nah, they don’t have a track record that would give anyone confidence that they could. But that’s within the state hierarchy. And, as agents of the Hawaiians certainly OHA or DHHL need to mature a bit before anyone would consider them to be able to manage anything that critical impartially.
It’s an interesting question, and oddly enough the only agency I can imagine is capable would be the NPS. All told I think their management of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is exemplary when compared to other land management programs throughout Hawaii. Not only do they have good land management practices they have policing and a strong focus on the cultural and archeological aspects of the land. As well as managing thousands of visitors. But they're the feds, and have a checkered history with the Hawaiian culture. But all told I think they are far better equipped than anyone in the state. And besides, they’re neutral. They don’t have a dog in that fight so might be amenable to all the stake holders.
I would say, as representatives of the state’s interest, it is DLNR kuleana, but nah, they don’t have a track record that would give anyone confidence that they could. But that’s within the state hierarchy. And, as agents of the Hawaiians certainly OHA or DHHL need to mature a bit before anyone would consider them to be able to manage anything that critical impartially.
It’s an interesting question, and oddly enough the only agency I can imagine is capable would be the NPS. All told I think their management of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is exemplary when compared to other land management programs throughout Hawaii. Not only do they have good land management practices they have policing and a strong focus on the cultural and archeological aspects of the land. As well as managing thousands of visitors. But they're the feds, and have a checkered history with the Hawaiian culture. But all told I think they are far better equipped than anyone in the state. And besides, they’re neutral. They don’t have a dog in that fight so might be amenable to all the stake holders.