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Wainiha Preserve View of Wainiha Valley on Kauai. © John De Mello
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Make a Difference in Hawai’i and Palmyra

The Nature Conservancy works with people like you to protect Hawai'i’s and Palmyra’s spectacular diversity of life. Together, we can protect the plants and animals that share our world and support our wellbeing. We invite you to join the effort.

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Program Overview

Let's Talk Climate Change in Hawaii and Palmyra

If we work together, we can find solutions to climate change that are right for Hawai'i and Palmyra.

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Newsletter

Focus on Forests

Read our 2022 Spring Newsletter.

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Latest News

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Opinion

We Are Our Island’s Keepers

We are children of Hawaiʻi, children of the sea, taught to care for the ocean. That’s why we are asking you to join us in support of efforts to build community and reef resilience at Olowalu, Maui.

Jun 08, 2022

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Opinion

Earth Day: Now Is the Time to Invest in Hawaiʻi’s Future

As we celebrate Earth Day, we acknowledge the critical role the natural world plays in our way of life, our economy and our culture—and the many threats it faces.

Apr 22, 2022

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Press Release

The Nature Conservancy in Hawaii Announces New Conservation Director

The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra (TNC) announces that Trevor Taylor has joined the executive team as Director of Conservation.

Feb 21, 2022

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Press Release

New Study by The Nature Conservancy Shows That Restoring Native Trees Increases Carbon Capture

TNC research published last month in the journal PLoS ONE finds that native trees capture more carbon than introduced palms at Palmyra Atoll.

Feb 15, 2022

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Places We Protect

See the Places We Protect

Working with our partners—from communities to government agencies to businesses and donors—we manage 14 preserves and other sites across the Hawaiian Islands and at Palmyra Atoll.

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Resources

Read more about our work in Hawai'i and Palmyra

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    Traditional Harvesting Is Good for Nature

    Read about how nature thrives with traditional harvesting and more in our Fall 2021 Nature Magazine Insert. Download

  • Cover of Nature In Hawaii newsletter.

    Anchialine Pools

    Learn about these globally unique habitats in our Summer 2021 Nature Conservancy Magazine Insert. Download

  • Cover of Nature In Hawaii newsletter.

    Native Bees

    Read about these essential pollinators and more in our Spring 2021 Nature Conservancy Magazine Insert. Download