In June, Soul Community Planet (SCP) announced the new Pristine Makai program in partnership with Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund (HWF) when they opened their doors to guests. Through this innovative program, every time a guest chooses to stay at the new SCP Hilo Hotel, SCP will donate $1 to support HWF’s efforts to keep the Island of Hawai‘i beaches magnificent and pure.
During November the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary has many wonderful events celebrating the return of the humpback whale to Hawaiian waters. We're also giving away beautiful posters to celebrate! Find out more in the blog post.
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund (HWF), NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (HIHWNMS) and Brookfield Properties proudly announce the opening of the 5,000 square foot Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center in Whalers Village, Kaʻanapali Beach Resort in Lahaina on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021!
Core Dance recently did an article featuring HWF’s Board President and Hawaiʻi Program Director, Megan Lamson! Find out more about HWF’s Hawaiʻi Island Marine Debris Removal, Anchialine Restoration, and other amazing projects that Megan coordinates.
New baby! Hawaiian Monk Seal Kaiwi gave birth around 5:00pm on April 26, 2021 on Kaimana Beach in Waikiki!
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund (HWF) is pleased to announce that 14.4 tons (28,800 pounds) of derelict fishing net and line bundles that were collected over the past couple years were moved to landfill over the past two weekends.
HWF partners to launch the Aloha Virtual Challenge (60 or 120 mile run, walk, swim, paddle): a benefit event to support HWF programs happening October 26th – December 20th, 2020.
Please join us for the RUN FOR THE DRY FOREST 2020 by running, walking, hopping, skipping your way to the summit of Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a to bring attention and funds to dry forests habitats.
Our team of educators are missing the classroom visits and hope your children (and you) find value in our virtual environmental education offerings. Head on over to our Youth Education page to learn more and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel too to see what’s in store!
VOTE YES! Ballot Measure #6 - Charter Amendment: 2% of Land Funds to pay for Staff. This proposed charter amendment will allow the 2% Public Access and Open Space Fund to pay staff to dedicate time to the 2% LAND FUND PROGRAM. Also, encourage your county representative to Vote YES on Ballot Measure # 10: Charter Amendment for the Maintenance Fund. This proposed charter amendment makes changes to the Maintenance Fund requested by non-profits who care for the lands purchased with 2% Land Fund monies.
