Environment

To explore, enjoy and protect the planet. To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out those objectives.

Uniting communities to save coral reefs.

TLC strives to create a healthier and more vibrant Triangle region by safeguarding clean water, protecting natural habitats, supporting local farms and food, and connecting people with nature through land protection and stewardship, catalyzing community action, and collaboration.

As the world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in more than 100 countries. At every level, we collaborate with people around the world to develop and deliver innovative solutions that protect communities, wildlife, and the places in which they live.

To advocate for policy changes by governments and corporations in order to preserve ocean life.

To inspire people to save the oceans through filmmaking and photography.

Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation falls under the Environmental Education category: Organizations such as nature centers that provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance. The purpose of JMMF Ocean Therapy is to increase perceived self-efficacy in individuals with physical and developmental disabilities through engagement in physical activity in the ocean, specifically, the activity of surfing.

Waterkeeper Alliance strengthens and grows a global network of grassroots leaders protecting everyone’s right to clean water.

The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. We work to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life -- air, land and water -- and to defend endangered natural places.

The Natural Resources Council of Maine protects, restores, and conserves Maine's environment, now and for future generations.

Kipahulu Ohana Inc falls under the Natural Resources Conservation & Protection category: Organizations that protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Malama Kahalawai Inc falls under the Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management category: Organizations that preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

The Kohala Center Inc falls under the Environmental Education category: Organizations such as nature centers that provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

Ala Wai Watershed Association Inc falls under the Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management category: Organizations that preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

HAWAII'S LONG-TERM WELL-BEING ENVIRONMENTALLY ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY IS DIRECTLY LINKED TO THE LAND AND THE CHOICES WE MAKE ABOUT IT.THUS HAWAII IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE A STATEWIDE NON-PROFIT LAND TRUST THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS LAND TRUST (HILT) THE FIRST NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAND TRUST IN THE STATE WITH A MISSION TO PROTECT THE LANDS THAT WILL SUSTAIN US FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.TO DATE HILT HAS CONSERVED OVER 17240 ACRES ON A NUMBER OF PROPERTIES WITH VARIOUS CONSERVATION VALUES IMPORTANT TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE: RANCHES AND FARMS; BEACHES;FORESTS AND OTHER WILDLIFE HABITATS; PARKS; CULTURAL AND HISTORIC SITES;SCENIC VISTAS; AND WATER RESOURCE AREAS

Lanikai Beach Preservation Fondation Inc falls under the Environmental Beautification category: Organizations that enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

Maui Orchid Society Inc falls under the Garden Clubs category: Organizations that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

Malama Mahaulepu falls under the Natural Resources Conservation & Protection category: Organizations that protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Hawaii Renewable Energy Alliance falls under the Energy Resources Conservation & Development category: Organizations that conserve existing energy resources, ensure efficient use of available energy and develop new energy resources while protecting the quality of the environment.

Poipu Beach Foundation falls under the Environment N.E.C. category.

Malama O Puna falls under the Land Resources Conservation category: Organizations that 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.

Lopaka Reef Foundation falls under the Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management category: Organizations that preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.

Hui Maka Ainana O Makana falls under the Natural Resources Conservation & Protection category: Organizations that protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Developing World Solar falls under the Energy Resources Conservation & Development category: Organizations that conserve existing energy resources, ensure efficient use of available energy and develop new energy resources while protecting the quality of the environment.

Malama Makua falls under the Environment N.E.C. category.

Oceanwide Science Institute falls under the Environmental Education category: Organizations such as nature centers that provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

Envirowatch Inc falls under the Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis category: Organizations whose primary purpose is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Environment major group area.

Friends Of Haleakala National Park Inc falls under the Natural Resources Conservation & Protection category: Organizations that protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Ahahui Malama I Ka Lokahi falls under the Natural Resources Conservation & Protection category: Organizations that protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Na Pali Coast Ohana falls under the Natural Resources Conservation & Protection category: Organizations that protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Scenic Hawaii Inc falls under the Environmental Beautification category: Organizations that enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the built environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers and shrubs in public places; conducting recycling and roadside cleanup campaigns; and engaging in other environmental beautification activities.

Ka Ohana O Kahikinui Inc falls under the Environment N.E.C. category.

Hawaii Ecotourism Association falls under the Natural Resources Conservation & Protection category: Organizations that protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club falls under the Natural Resources Conservation & Protection category: Organizations that protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.