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Hawai‘i and Palmyra

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 well-being. We invite you to join the effort.

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A bird’s-eye view of the reef Nā Papalimu O Pi‘ilani along West Maui’s Lāhaina coastline.
West Maui Reefs A bird’s-eye view of the reef Nā Papalimu O Pi‘ilani along West Maui’s Lāhaina coastline. © Maui Digital Images

August 8, 2024

Hope and Perseverance for Lahaina

As we mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating fires that tore through Maui and Hawaiʻi and took 102 souls, we share in the kaumaha for the lives and livelihoods lost, ongoing grief and continued fear of new fires. We are moved by the resilience of community members who are committed to support each other in the long healing, recovery and rebuilding process. 

Last year’s tragedy was a stark reminder of the vulnerability of our ʻāina and communities and the urgent need for conservation efforts. This disaster was exacerbated by numerous environmental issues, including invasive brush and drought conditions driven by climate change. We seek political changes, improved fire management plans, resilient landscapes and better care for our natural and cultural resources to avoid future misfortune. 

We hold on to the promise of Hālau Lahaina, malu i ka ‘ulu as a source of hope and perseverance during the long process of recovery. This ‘ōlelo no‘eau, which compares Lahaina to a large house shaded by breadfruit trees, envisions a future of ‘ulu, ‘āina, kai and community flourishing once again in Lahaina. Our hearts and our efforts for restoration will continue in support of community partners, friends and family. 

(kaumaha - sadness, grief and burden)