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Coastal management
meetings scheduled

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Star-Bulletin staff

Statewide workshops on Coastal Zone Management continue through Jan. 11.

Every three years, the state applies for federal funds to help with 11 management concerns: coastal wetlands management and protection; natural hazards; public access; marine debris; cumulative and secondary impacts of growth and development; special management area planning; ocean resource planning; siting of coastal energy and government facilities; aquaculture; endangered species; and marine protected areas.

"The information gathered from this community-based effort will assist CZM Hawaii in determining what enhancement areas and related projects or programs should be funded," said David Blane, director of the state Office of Planning.

"Also, we want to ensure that we respond to coastal zone concerns that are of top priority to our residents."

All meetings will begin at 7 p.m., as follows:

OAHU

Nov. 27: Aina Haina Library meeting room
Nov. 28: Kapolei Middle School
Nov. 29: Windward Community College, Ala Kai Building
Nov. 30: Waialua Community Association Clubroom
Dec. 4: Waianae Library meeting room
Dec. 5: YWCA Laniakea, Room 304
Dec. 6: Pearl City Library meeting room

BIG ISLAND

Dec. 12: Kona Civic Center, Room #2, Captain Cook
Dec. 13: Thelma Parker Library meeting room, Waimea
Dec. 14: Hilo State Office Building, meeting rooms B & C

KAUAI

Jan. 2: Waimea Canyon School
Jan. 3: Kapaa Library meeting room
Jan. 4: Princeville Golf Course, Lehua Room

MAUI

Jan. 9: Lahaina Civic Center
Jan. 10: Wailuku Community Center
Jan. 11: Kihei Community Center