There are two moku on the north shore of Maui: Hāmākuapoko and Hāmākualoa; poko and loa being added to distinguish the main district of Hāmākua from its smaller neighbor.These districts are more historical than legal at this point. Hāmākualoa as a local place name is largely replaced with Haʻikū. The reason for this is largely…
Mālama Maui Nui is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, inspire and empower residents and visitors alike to nurture the environment in support of Maui Nui’s ecosystems, economy, quality of life and unique Hawaiian culture. The commitment to mālama our islands is central to MMN’s mission since its inception in 1991. We…
To protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. Our vision is to be the people’s environmental organization for the protection of the world’s whales, dolphins and other marine animals living wild in their natural habitat. We believe that it is essential to involve the public in our mission. We encourage…
In the 1920’s, two brothers, Eldon and Afton Coon, built a fishing boat in Port Townsend, WA, and set sail for Alaska. They eventually settled in the towns of Sitka and Ketchikan. Both married, raised families, and continued the Coon Brother tradition. But it was Eldon who carried on the family’s wanderlust. Operating a successful…
At Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi, we love cleaning beaches. Over the last 10 years, weʻve removed over a half a million pounds of debris from Hawaiʻi coastlines with the help of 30,000 volunteers. Beach cleanups are an awesome educational tool and a great way to make an impact, but we should also be working on proactive…
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network. We do this through beach cleanups, water quality monitoring, and advocating for coastal protections and beach access.
Mālama Maunalua, virtual presentations for students K-12, teachers or educators can contact us to present on topics such as marine ecosystems, career exploration, and invasive species at volunteer@malamamaunalua.org. Educational huki events are intended for grade school students. These fun and informational events are a great way for students to learn more about the impacts of…
Mālama Maunalua, internship program, spring, summer, and fall. Apply by sending cover letter and resume to volunteer@malamamaunalua.org. Offering in-person and virtual internship opportunities year-round for students seeking hands-on experience in environmental conservation and research. Benefits of an Internship: Gain experience working with a non-profit environmental organization. Be provided with a unique opportunity to meet a…
Inspiring communities to care for coastlines
Waimea Valley is looking for individuals and groups to volunteers to help with a variety of tasks in the Valley. Tasks include activities such as weeding, invasive species removal, cultural site maintenance, facilities maintenance, and native forest restoration.