Ocean Stewardship Fee now in place; expected to generate up to $5M annually for restoration and outreach projects : Maui Now

At the start of 2024, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources implemented an Ocean Stewardship Fee Program to help fund projects to protect marine resources. The Aloha I Ke Kai program collects a one dollar fee from passengers and customers that board boats with commercial use permits.

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