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Aerial view of the rugged mountains of Wainiha Valley in Kauai, Hawaii.
Wainiha Preserve View of Wainiha Valley on Kauai. © John De Mello

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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The Legacy Pollinator Fund

You can help Hawai'i's native pollinators and fund our conservation work by making a Legacy gift today. Download our form to learn more!

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Inland perspective looking out toward the ocean of the lush, green Kalalau Valley.
Seascape Hawaii © John De Mello

Program Overview

Natural Climate Solutions

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

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Newsletter Hawaii/Palmyra 2023 Spring News © TNC

Newsletter

2023 Spring Newsletter

Caring for the land in a changing world.

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Magazine Feature

From the Mountains to the Sea

Hawaiians are reviving traditional land management practices to restore a watershed on the island of O‘ahu.

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Latest News

A person holds a decoy of a grey back tern.

Seabird Attraction Succeeds at Palmyra Atoll

The Nature Conservancy Hawai‘i and Palmyra announces that a tiny grey-backed tern chick has been observed at Palmyra Atoll, validating that seabird attraction efforts are working.

A drifting Fish Aggregation Device (dFAD) as seen on Palmyra Atoll.

TNC Announces Expansion of Partnership to Drive Conservation and Pacific Island Food Security

The Nature Conservancy Hawai‘i and Palmyra announces the expansion of the first drifting Fish Aggregation Device partnership with commercial purse seine tuna vessels.

Headshot of Scott Crawford.

New Maui Nui Marine Director for TNC Hawai‘i and Palmyra

The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra (TNC) announces that Scott Crawford of Hāna, Maui has been selected as the new Maui Nui Marine Director.

Underwater view looking down at a diver swimming among huge coral reefs.

The Nature Conservancy Announces First-Ever Coral Reef Insurance Policy in the U.S.

TNC has purchased the first-ever coral reef insurance policy in the U.S., providing funding for rapid coral reef repair and restoration across Hawai‘i immediately following hurricane or storm damage.

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Hawaiian green sea turtle swims in the Hawaii waters.
Green Sea Turtle Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle (Honu) swimming in the shallow waters of Kahalu'u Beach, Big Island, Hawaii. © Bo Pardau

Places We Protect

See the Places We Help Protect

Working with our partners—from communities to government agencies to businesses and donors—we manage 14 preserves and help protect 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

  • Fish swimming off the coast of Hawaii.

    Our Commitment to Our 2030 Goals

    Read our Fall 2022 Newsletter. Download

  • Cover of spring 2023 Nature Conservancy magazine insert highlighting innovative coral reef protection work in Hawaii.

    Innovation Is Key to Conservation Success

    Read about how we are using new finance and technology tools to advance conservation in Hawaii and Palmyra. Download

  • Cover of Nature In Hawaii newsletter. A person hiking down a set of stairs in a lush green forest.

    Focus on Forests

    Read our Spring 2022 newsletter. Download