KANE'OHE — The Department of Land and Natural Resources will undertake a pilot project to improve water safety in Kane'ohe Bay this weekend. The launch of the project is designed to coincide with the Memorial Day weekend, which has traditionally been a time of increased boating traffic and heightened activity in the bay.

DLNR enforcement officers will increase their presence in and around Kane'ohe Bay to enforce safety equipment requirements, zone violations, boating under the influence (BUI) violations and all other regulations under the department's purview. DLNR will work cooperatively with the U.S. Coast Guard on this effort.