HI SR6

Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct an extensive statewide pueo (Hawaiian short-eared owl) habitat inventory with emphasis on Oahu, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii, nonprofit environmental organizations, and other stakeholders.

Requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit an interim report on the pueo habitat inventory to the Legislature no later than one month prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2018.

Interim report must include an estimate of the time and resources necessary to complete a statewide pueo population estimate and statewide habitat inventory.

Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, Board of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaiian Homes Commission, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, University of Hawaii System, county mayors, and Navy Region Hawaii.