Hawaiʻi Ocean Resources Management Plan

The Hawaiʻi Ocean Resources Management Plan (ORMP) is a statewide plan that seeks to resolve coastal problems and issues that are not adequately addressed by existing laws and rules. The plan is a requirement under Hawaii Revised Statutes §205A-62(1) and is a main component of the CZM Program. Unlike plans that are created and administered by a single entity, the ORMP is unique in its collaborative implementation through the CZM Network, which includes Federal, State, County, and community representation.



Since 1985, longstanding partners have jointly addressed the State’s shared ocean and coastal resource management priorities, as set forth by each plan update. With the help of the public input and agency expertise, the update process identifies management gaps and focus areas for the next planning horizon.

The 2020 ORMP highlights three areas of need within the coastal zone: Development and Coastal Hazards, Land-Based Pollution, and Marine Ecosystems. Click for printable version.

Mahalo to the nearly 300 residents from across the Hawaiian Islands who recently spoke with us about coastal issues in their communities. The ORMP update will share this feedback with Federal, State, and County stakeholders to craft the updated plan’s new focus areas. Click here to see what we heard!

