DLNR MEDIA ADVISORY: Proclamation to recognize 10th Anniversary of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
Posted on Jun 14, 2016 in Latest Department News
What: Governor David Ige will proclaim June 15, 2016 as Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Day in Hawai‘i, during a ceremony at the Governor’s Office in the State Capitol. Ten years ago President George W. Bush designated the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands as Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
When:
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
10:15am-10:30am
Where: Governor’s Office, 5th floor, Hawai‘i State Capitol
Who:
Governor David Ige
Representatives from the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources
Representatives from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Media Contact:
Dan Dennison
Senior Communications Manager
Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources
Office of the Chairperson
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 131
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-0407