The Commission’s purpose is to develop an initial island-wide prioritized list of qualifying lands worthy of preservation and submit it to the Mayor. The list shall include the significance of each parcel or entitlement, identify the reason for its priority, and its anticipated use after the acquisition, and update this list at any time, but at least annually by December 31 of each year.

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Public Testimony:  Members of the public may provide oral testimony at the meeting on any of the agenda items, with the discretion of the Chair, comments may be made either during the public comment portion of the agenda and may be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item.

Written Testimony:  The Commission encourages the public to submit thoughts, comments, and input via written testimony. To ensure timely delivery to its members prior to the meeting testimonies must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 5, 2022, by (1) email to ponctestimony@hawaiicounty.gov, (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8248; or (3) mail to the PONC Commission in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720. Please submit separate testimony for each item.

The Stewardship Grant Application and the Instruction Sheet are due on August 31, 2022, by 4:30 p.m.

The Suggestion Form is due on January 31, 2023, by 4:30 p.m. (new deadline)

To learn more about the Commission and the Open Space Program, please visit our Public Folders.

VACANCIES: Beginning January 1, 2023, we will have a vacancy in District 4. Interested parties, please apply here: Boards & Commissions Application - Mayor