The Nature Conservancy in Hawaii

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June 29, 2009: Maunalua Bay Project Receives Economic Stimulus Funding to Remove Invasive Alien Algae The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today that The Nature Conservancy and Mâlama Maunalua’s Invasive Algae Removal project will receive support from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to create 73 new jobs and restore healthy marine habitat in East Honolulu’s Maunalua Bay		The Nature Conservancy 923 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu HI 96817
June 25, 2009: Hawaiian Air Partners with Nature Conservancy to Protect Hawaii’s Pristine Environment Hawaiian Airlines today announced a new partnership with The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i that features volunteer support for conservation projects statewide, collaboration on educational programs, and a corporate donation, all to help preserve Hawaii’s unique natural environment.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
April 24, 2009: Dog Kills 60 Seabirds at Nature Conservancy's Mo'omomi Moloka'i Preserve Sixty adult wedge-tailed shearwaters were found dead yesterday morning at The Nature Conservancy’s Mo‘omomi Beach Preserve on the island of Moloka’i.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
March 30, 2009: East Maui Forest Survey Uncovers Rare Finds A survey of Maui’s Ko‘olau Forest Reserve has documented new populations of several plant species thought to be near extinction, and the discovery of what scientists believe is a new plant species found only in East Maui, The Nature Conservancy reported today.		Naomi Sodetani Communications Specialist (808) 587-6222 (808) 741-0555 cell
March 26, 2009: Nature Conservancy Donates Land to Haleakala National Park The Nature Conservancy has donated 34 acres of land in east Maui to the National Park Service, which officials say will be used to create a “gateway” to the Kīpahulu portion of Haleakalā National Park.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
February 24, 2009: Breakthrough Technology Receives Governor's Innovation Award Breakthrough technology receives Governor's Innovation Award. Hawai'i-developed remote-sensing weed-management technology that promises to revolutionize invasive plant control in the Islands.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
February 09, 2009: Jeff Watanabe Steps In as New Chair of the Conservancy's Corporate Council for the Environment Hawai'i attorney and community leader Jeff Watanabe is the new chair of The Nature Conservancy's Corporate Council for the Environment (CCE).		Lynn Haff Associate Director of Philanthropy lhaff@tnc.org
January 28, 2009: Remote Alaka'i Fence to Protect Heart of Kaua'i Watershed Remote Alaka'i Fence to Protect Heart of Kaua'i Watershed Will Exclude Feral Animals, Permit Human Access		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
January 10, 2009: 'Monumental' Recognition for Palmyra The Nature Conservancy’s preserve at remote Palmyra Atoll in the Central Pacific is part of the new Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.		Media Inquiries Only: Shannon Crownover (808) 587-6250 scrownover@tnc.org
December 31, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Rings in a Solar New Year The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i will ring in the New Year equipped with a state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) system that allows the non-profit to generate clean energy and reduce its carbon emissions.		Naomi Sodetani Communications Specialist (808) 587-6222 (808) 741-0555 cell
December 31, 2008: Conservation Partnership Protects One-of-a-Kind Snail An agreement between The Nature Conservancy and Ponoholo Ranch will help protect a one-of-kind population of Hawaiian tree snails in the Kohala region of the island of Hawai‘i.		Naomi Sodetani Communications Specialist (808) 587-6222 (808) 741-0555 cell
November 13, 2008: Local Companies Donate More than $280,000 to The Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i This year, more than 120 local businesses supported environmental conservation in Hawai‘i by donating more than $280,000 to The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii’s Corporate Council for the Environment.		Lynn Haff Associate Director of Philanthropy (808)587-6261 lhaff@tnc.org
October 20, 2008: Duncan MacNaughton Tapped to Lead Nature Conservancy Board Duncan MacNaughton Tapped to Lead Nature Conservancy Board. Conservancy Well-Positioned to "Usher in New Era of Conservation."		Naomi Sodetani Communications Specialist (808)587-6222 (808)741-0555 cell
October 20, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Honors Malama Maunalua The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i has recognized Mālama Maunalua, a community group working to conserve and restore a well known east O‘ahu bay, with its 2008 Kâko‘o ‘Âina Award.		Naomi Sodetani Communications Specialist (808)587-6222 (808)741-0555 cell
August 27, 2008: Scientists Unveil “Honolulu Declaration" to Address Ocean Acidification Renowned Scientists Urge Action to Tackle Ocean’s Greatest Threat		Naomi Sodetani Communications Specialist (808)587-6222 (808)741-0555 cell
July 31, 2008: Forest Recovery Project Update - Market Study A study funded by The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i suggests there is a $1 million potential business opportunity for a local company to provide animal control and land management services in the state.		Evelyn Wight Senior Communications Manager (808)587-6277 ewight@tnc.org
July 29, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Tests ‘Revolutionary’ New Technology to Protect Native Forests The Nature Conservancy last week began testing a new remote sensing technology on Kaua‘i that it believes will revolutionize natural resource management in Hawai‘i.		Naomi Sodetani (808) 587-6222 Communications Specialist (808)587-6237 (808)741-0555 cell nsodetani@tnc.org
July 25, 2008: 2008 Pacific Cup Yacht Race More Than an Adventure for 19-year-old Marine Intern Conservancy marine intern Mark Towill merges his love of the ocean, commitment to conservation and his passion for sailing during his trans-Pacific race for the 2008 Pacific Cup.		Naomi Sodetani (808) 587-6222 Communications Specialist (808)587-6237 nsodetani@tnc.org
June 26, 2008: New Fence Built at Kanaele Bog The Conservancy has completed building a protective fence around 80-acre Kanaele Bog Preserve in Kaua‘i.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
June 21, 2008: New Harris Poll Shows Americans Want to Go Green, but Don’t Always Know How New Harris Poll Shows Americans Want to Go Green, But Don’t Always Know How - Survey Finds Uncertainty, Other Challenges to Living Sustainably		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
June 03, 2008: Forest Legacy Program Protects 16,000 More Acres on Big Island Another 16,000 Acres on Big Island Protected through Federal Forest Legacy Program		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
May 29, 2008: Chinese Nature Reserve Managers Train with Counterparts in Hawai‘i A group of 30 nature reserve managers and conservation officials from across China are currently in Hawai‘i wrapping up an innovative month-long training program during which they have been meeting with their counterparts at nature reserves across the U.S. to learn about conservation management strategies.		Grady Timmons The Nature Conservancy (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org Derek Ferrar East-West Center (808) 944-7204 ferrard@eastwestcenter.org
May 06, 2008: Marine Fellows Selected The Nature Conservancy has just selected its first two Marine Conservation Fellows to launch an intensive pilot program geared to train the next generation of marine conservation leaders in Hawai‘i.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
April 25, 2008: Palmyra Travelers Arrive Safely in Honolulu A group of 12 passengers, detained on Palmyra Atoll since April 19 due to aircraft problems, arrive safely in Honolulu.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
March 07, 2008: Forest Recovery Project Update Forest Recovery Project Update - Planned Projects on Moloka‘i and Kaua‘i Set to Begin		Evelyn Wight Senior Communications Manager (808) 587-6277 ewight@tnc.org
February 20, 2008: New Report Finds Hazardous, Aggressive Aquatic Species Wreaking Havoc in World’s Oceans and Coasts First Ever Global Maps Reveal Spread and Severity of Marine Invasive Species		Naomi Sodetani Communications Specialist (808)587-6222 nsodetani@tnc.org Cristina Mestre (703) 841-8779 cmestre@tnc.org
February 01, 2008: Shearwaters Establishing New Colony at Nature Conservancy Moloka'i Preserve Wedge-tailed shearwaters rebound at The Nature Conservancy's Moloka'i preserve		Naomi Sodetani Communications Specialist (808)587-6222 nsodetani@tnc.org
December 12, 2007: Nature Conservancy Announces Marine Fellowship Program The Nature Conservancy is launching a two-year Marine Conservation Fellowship Program to train recent college graduates to become the next generation of marine conservation leaders in Hawai‘i.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
November 20, 2007: Conservation Agreement Creates State’s Third Largest Private Nature Preserve Alexander & Baldwin and The Nature Conservancy Partner to Protect Spectacular Wainiha Valley on Kaua‘i		Grady Timmons The Nature Conservancy (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org Linda Howe Alexander & Baldwin (808) 525-6642
October 21, 2007: A Historic Piece of Kipahulu Is Preserved A historic and ruggedly beautiful coastal property in Kîpahulu, Maui will be preserved for future generations as part of an agreement between The Nature Conservancy, the Maui Coastal Land Trust, the Kîpahulu Community Association and the property’s new owner, Sue Wong, a well known Los Angeles fashion designer with strong ties to the Kîpahulu community.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
August 31, 2007: Media Briefing Held on the Forest Recovery Project The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i will brief the media on the status of its Forest Recovery Project that is designed to help protect Hawaii’s native forests and watersheds from the growing threat of destructive, non-native ungulates (hoofed animals) such as pigs, goats, deer and cattle.		Evelyn Wight Senior Communications Manager (808) 587-6277 Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
July 19, 2007: Local companies donate more than $250,000 to The Nature Conservancy of Hawai`i Hawai`i companies donate more than $250,000 to The Nature Conservancy of Hawai`i		Laurel Chun The Nature Conservancy (808) 587-6268 lchun@tnc.org
June 07, 2007: New Report Makes Strong Case for Protecting Hawaii's Coral Reefs Honolulu, Hawaii – A compelling new report showcases the incredible biological, cultural and economic value of Hawaii’s coral reefs, but warns that in the main Hawaiian Islands these “rainforests of the sea” are in urgent need of protection		Grady Timmons The Nature Conservancy (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
April 20, 2007: Nature Conservancy Launches New Carbon Calculator The Conservancy's innovative new carbon calculator utilizes innovative features, allows improved understanding of individual impact on global warming.		Grady Timmons The Nature Conservancy (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
February 27, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Plans New Forest Recovery Project The Nature Conservancy's newly launched Forest Recovery Project will utilize experts in animal control, biodiversity research and monitoring to strengthen Hawai'i forest conservation.		Evelyn Wight (808) 587-6277 Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
January 31, 2007: Groups Support Increased Enforcement of Natural Resource Regulations Groups support increased enforcement of natural resource regulations.		Grady Timmons The Nature Conservancy (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
October 27, 2006: Trained to Preserve The Conservancy trains a new generation of natural resource managers for Hawai'i		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
April 11, 2006: Researchers Unveil 'Super Sucker' - New Alien Algae Removal Machine Marine researchers in Hawaii have a new weapon in the battle against alien algae. They call it the “super sucker,” and it acts as an underwater vacuum cleaner to take invasive algae off the reef.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
December 08, 2005: Mauna Loa Proposed as Site for World-Class Trail System The Big Island’s Mauna Loa volcano has been proposed as a site for a spectacular long-distance trail system that has the potential to become a world-class attraction for residents and visitors, according to a new study released today by The Nature Conservancy and Kamehameha Schools.		Rob Shallenberger The Nature Conservancy (808) 937-1775 rshallenberger@tnc.org Kekoa Paulsen Kamehameha Schools (808) 523-6369
November 17, 2005: World's Top Scientists to Launch Climate Control Change Research Station on Palmyra Atoll A team of the world's leading scientists has joined forces with The Nature Conservancy to launch a new reseach station on Palmyra Atoll, a tiny National Wildlife Refuge in the central Pacific, where they will study climate change, disappearing coral reefs, invasive species and other global environmental threats.		Grady Timmons Communications Director (808)587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
September 07, 2005: Fire Again Threatens Nature Conservancy’s Honouliuli Preserve Fire is once again threatening rare and endangered native Hawaiian wildlife in the Nature Conservancy’s Honouliuli Preserve, west of Honolulu in the Wai’anae Mountains.		Pauline Sato Oahu Program Director (808) 224-4660 Grady Timmons Communications Director (808) 228-8581 gtimmons@tnc.org
May 13, 2005: Nânâkuli Fire Threatens Nature Conservancy's Honouliuli Preserve The Nânâkuli fire is threatening rare and endangered native Hawaiian plants and animals in the Nature Conservancy's Honouliuli Preserve in the Wai‘anae Mountains.		Pauline Sato, Oahu Program Director PH: 224-4660
May 09, 2005: Nature Conservancy to Give Away 10,000 Educational DVDs Hawaii’s spectacular native wildlife provides the backdrop and inspiration for a new Hawaiian music and educational DVD released today by The Nature Conservancy and The Mountain Apple Company.		Grady Timmons Contact: Grady Timmons Communications Director (808) 587-6237
March 29, 2005: DLNR, Conservation Groups Form Watch Program The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), The Nature Conservancy, the Community Conservation Network, and Hawaii Wildlife Fund are partnering in a new community program to help protect Hawaii’s natural and cultural resources.		Grady Timmons (808)587 6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
March 01, 2005: Marine Recreation Operators Join Forces with Conservationists Dive and snorkel operators and local conservation organizations have joined forces to raise money for marine conservation on the Big Island and Maui.		Grady Timmons (808)587 6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
February 14, 2005: The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i Announces New Board Leadership Team The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii today announced that David C. Cole, Chairman, President and CEO of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., has been elected as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.		Grady Timmons, TNC Communications Director (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
September 20, 2004: Kamehameha Schools and Nature Conservancy Team Up to Protect Lumaha‘i Valley on Kaua‘i The Nature Conservancy has signed an agreement with Kamehameha Schools to manage the native forest in the back of Lumaha‘i Valley on the north shore of Kaua‘i. Kamehameha Schools owns the property, which contains some of the best remaining native lowland forest in the state.		Grady Timmons (808) 587 6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
September 02, 2004: U.S. Forest Service and Nature Conservancy Complete Second Forest Legacy Acquisition in Hawaii The U.S. Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy announced today that they have completed the state’s second Forest Legacy project in South Kona on the island of Hawaii.		Grady Timmons The Nature Conservancy (808) 587-6237 U.S. Forest Service John Henshaw (707) 853-5659
July 19, 2004: Big Push Planned to Extinguish Honouliuli Preserve Fire Nature Conservancy staff and wildfire experts from the State Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will assist the Honolulu Fire Department today in a push to extinguish the forest fire at Conservancy's Honouliuli Preserve in Kunia.		Grady Timmons (808) 587-6237 gtimmons@tnc.org
July 14, 2004: Fire Threatens Nature Conservancy's O‘ahu Preserve Fire is threatening rare and endangered native Hawaiian wildlife in the Nature Conservancy's Honouliuli Preserve, west of Honolulu in the Wai’anae Mountains.		Pauline Sato Phone: 497-4485
May 28, 2004: David Cole Rejoins Nature Conservancy's Board of Trustees David C. Cole, Chairman, CEO and President of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., has rejoined the Board of Trustees of The Nature Conservancy of Hawai`i, the organization announced today.		Grady Timmons Phone: (808) 587-6237
October 08, 2003: Eight Inc. Wins the Mâlama Learning Center Design Competition Award The Nature Conservancy and Kapolei High School announced Eight Inc. the winner of the Mâlama Learning Center Design Competition on Wednesday, October 8, at Kapolei High School.		Pauline Sato Phone: (808) 621-2008
January 15, 2001: Nature Conservancy Adds 1,800 Acres to Its Honomalino Preserve in South Kona The Nature Conservancy of Hawai`i today announced its purchase of an additional 1,800 acres adjacent to its Honomalino Preserve in South Kona on the island of Hawai`i. The $1 million purchase of the neighboring Kapu`a parcel was made possible by a donation of nearly half the property's value by seller Leighton Mau and funding from the U.S. Forest Service.		Kim Hum Director of Protection Phone: (808) 587-6244 (work) or (808) 285-4508 (cell)