Hawaii Native Species Conservation Act

Official: Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025

IntroducedMarch 3, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill establishes a program to provide grants for projects that conserve and recover native species in Hawaii.

If you care about Hawaii's unique wildlife, this bill could provide funding for important conservation efforts.

Affects: Local governments, nonprofit organizations, and Native Hawaiian groups working on conservation projects will benefit from this bill.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill creates a grant program to help protect native plants, fungi, and animals in Hawaii. 2. Eligible groups, including local governments and nonprofits, can apply for funding to support conservation projects. 3. The program will focus on preventing invasive species and addressing climate change impacts on native species. 4. Annual funding priorities will be developed by the Secretary of the Interior in coordination with various stakeholders. 5. The Secretary will publish a request for project proposals each year based on these funding priorities.

Who is affected?

Local governments, nonprofit organizations, and Native Hawaiian groups working on conservation projects will benefit from this bill.