East Maui Watershed Partnership

The Leeward Haleakalā Watershed Restoration Partnership (LHWRP) is a coalition established in June 2003, comprised of 11 private and public landowners and supporting agencies dedicated to restoring dryland forests on the leeward slopes of Haleakalā, Maui. Spanning 43,175 acres, the partnership aims to enhance native biodiversity, protect cultural resources, and promote economic diversity through community engagement and volunteer efforts. With less than 10% of historical forest cover remaining in the area, LHWRP addresses significant threats such as overgrazing, invasive species, and climate change impacts, including increased fire risk and declining groundwater levels. The coalition has successfully planted over 122,000 native seedlings and maintained 135 miles of fences to protect native ecosystems, demonstrating a commitment to reversing the loss of native forested lands. Generated from the website

Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) is a nonprofit organization based in Wailuku, Hawaii, dedicated to ocean conservation through scientific research, education, and advocacy. Their initiatives address major threats to marine wildlife, including vessel collisions, unsustainable tourism, and marine plastic pollution. Through its wholly owned social enterprise, PacWhale Eco-Adventures, PWF funds its conservation programs via ecotourism and retail revenue. The Foundation actively promotes community engagement through volunteer opportunities, educational programs, and environmental stewardship to protect marine environments and wildlife for future generations. Generated from the website