Environment Nonprofits in Hawaii

MISSION:

WITH A SPIRIT OF ALOHA, WE INSPIRE THE DISCOVERY AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF PACIFIC ISLAND PARKS.

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WE INSPIRE INNOVATION IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES BY ADVANCING THE IDEAS OF W.S. MERWIN. PLEASE SEE FULL MISSION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O. ............................................................ MISSION STATEMENT: ROOTED IN THE CONVICTIONS OF RENOWNED AMERICAN POET W.S. MERWIN, THE MERWIN CONSERVANCY IMAGINES WAYS OF ENGAGING WITH PLACE, POETRY, AND PRACTICE. WE CARE FOR THE THRIVING, INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PALM GARDEN ON MAUI THAT WILLIAM MERWIN AND HIS WIFE PAULA PLANTED ON LAND DEPLETED BY EXTRACTIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES; OFFER A RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN THE MERWINS' HOME TO WRITERS AND ARTISTS WHO MAKE NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR LANGUAGE AND LAND; AND FOSTER ATTENTION TO NATURE AND THE IMAGINATION THROUGH PROGRAMMING AND STORYTELLING.

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OPERATION OF BOTANICAL GARDEN, RELATED PUBLIC LIBRARY, MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC MEETING VENUE AND STEWARDSHIP OVER HISTORICAL HAWAIIAN HEIAU AND CANOE MAKING SITE.

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THE ORGANIZATION WORKS ACROSS THE STATE OF HAWAII TO EMPOWER HAWAII'S COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH CARING FOR THEIR BIOCULTURAL (CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL) HERITAGE. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS AT THE REQUEST OF COMMUNITIES TO HELP THEM ARTICULATE AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS FOR AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT COMMUNITIES' SUCCESS IN ENSURING THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL HERITAGE LIES IN THEIR ABILITY TO PLAN, IMPLEMENT, FUND, EVALUATE AND ADAPT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OVER THE LONG TERM. THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS TOGETHER PARTNERS, TOOLS AND EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EFFORTS. AS A CAPACITY-BUILDING ORGANIZATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S ROLES ARE THAT OF A FACILITATOR/CONVENOR, CONSULTANT/TRAINER, LIASON, AND TOOL-BUILDER.

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WE LISTEN TO AND SERVE OUR PLACE, 'IOLE, KOHALA, MODELING WAYS TO CONFRONT THE MOST URGENT, COMPLEX, AND EXISTENTIAL CHALLENGES OF THE MODERN AGE ACROSS THE GLOBE. USING REGENERATIVE GOVERNANCE, ANCIENT WISDOM, MODERN TECHNOLOGY, AND MASTERFUL CONVENING TECHNIQUES, WE GUIDE THE INSTITUTIONS OF CIVIL SOCIETY TO IDEATE, DESIGN, AND DEPLOY DURABLE, JUST, SYSTEMIC CHANGE, WHILE BUILDING JOYFUL, DEVOTIONALLY COMMITTED COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE. ALL OF THIS, IN SERVICE OF A REGENERATIVE FUTURE FOR SOCIETY IN GRACIOUS HARMONY WITH NATURE.

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AS STEWARDS OF THE GARDEN'S LEGACY, WE CULTIVATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY OUR HAWAIIAN BOTANICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION FOR THE ISLANDS AND THE WORLD. WE WILL PROTECT THE GARDEN IN PERPETUITY BY LEVERAGING RESOURCES TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND BY RESTORING AND PERPETUATING OUR LIVING COLLECTION AND ANCIENT SITES. KA MALAMA 'ANA I KA MO'OMEHEU. I MEA E OLA AI MAI KEIA MUA AKU: WE WILL PRESERVE THE CULTURE SO THAT THERE IS LIFE TO COME.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT THE KOHALA CENTER, INC. FOR SO LONG AS THE KOHALA CENTER, INC. QUALIFIES AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS A PUBLIC CHARITY TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO PEOPLE IN KAUAI HAWAII FOR EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO STRENGTHENING LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.

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TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE SCENIC ENVIRONMENT OF HAWAII FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY ADVOCATING FOR THE PLANTING AND PROTECTION OF TREES, FOR THE PLACING OF UTILITY LINES UNDERGROUND, AND BY PROMOTING RECYCLING AND FIGHTING FOR A BILLBOARD-FREE HAWAII.

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THE HAWAII CONSERVATION ALLIANCE FOUNDATION'S ("HCAF") PURPOSE IS TO SECURE FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE HAWAII CONSERVATION ALLIANCE, ACTIVELY PROMULGATING INFORMATION ON HAWAII'S CONSERVATION VALUES AND NEEDS, FUNDING CONSERVATION GRANTS, AND PROMOTING CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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HAWAIIAN LEGACY REFORESTATION INITIATIVE (HLRI) IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INNOVATIVE NATIVE/ENDEMIC REFORESTATION MODELS THAT ARE SCIENTIFICALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND ECOLOGICALLY SELF-SUSTAINING. THESE FORESTS PRODUCE GREEN JOBS IN FORESTRY AND OTHER FOREST RELATED OCCUPATIONS AS WELL AS RECHARGE OUR WATERSHED, SEQUESTER CARBON FROM OUR ATMOSPHERE, ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY, SUPPORT THE HAWAIIAN CULTURE, AND INVOLVE THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC, INSPIRING ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN BEING PART OF THE SOLUTION.

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WORKING TO RESTORE AINA MOMONA (THRIVING PEOPLE AND ABUNDANT LAND).

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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The goal of this organization is to operate learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Environment major group area.

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PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN THE HEALTH AND BENEFITS OF THE NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS OF HAWAII ISLAND THROUGH NATIVE ECOSYSTEM EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND MANAGEMENT.

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TO CONSERVE & RESTORE A HEALTHY & PRODUCTIVE MAUNALUA BAY THROUGH COMMUNITY KULEANA

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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THE REDUCTION OF POLLUTION ON COASTLINES THROUGH LARGE SCALE BEACH CLEANUPS AND EDUCATION TO INSPIRE BETTER CONSUMER BEHAVIORS AND CONTINUED COASTAL STEWARDSHIP.

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OUR MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE NATIVE SPECIES AND ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH HABITAT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT, THREAT CONTROL, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE CONSERVATION METHODS. WE PROVIDE BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, LANDOWNERS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AND THE PACIFIC REGION.