It takes all of us working from mauka (the mountains) to makai (the ocean) to protect Maui’s marine environment.
Our 2024 annual report highlights the amazing things that can happen when individuals, organizations, agencies, and industries come together with an openness to explore new ideas, share resources, and work with one another.
Good Growth: Reef-Friendly Landscaping Expands on Maui
Protecting Maui’s reefs begins on land and through our Reef-Friendly Landscaping (RFL) program, what began in 2023 as testplots at 18 properties across the islands has grown into an RFL curriculum and certification program for landscaping professionals.
In addition to launching the certification program, MNMRC launched three new test plots in partnership with Maui Gold Pineapple and the County of Maui.
Learn More:
Maui Gold Test Plot, Reef-Friendly Landscaping Course, County of Maui Test Plots
Protecting Lāhainā’s Reefs One Year Post-Fire
One year after the devastating Lāhainā wildfire, we teamed up with Flying Fish Technologies (FFT) to revisit reefs in and around the burn zone.
Survey coverage focused on areas ~10m deep suggests little has changed since our last visit in September 2023, and that the short-term impact of the fire has seemingly been minimal.
This is good news for our community, and as recovery efforts continue in Lāhainā, MNMRC will shift its focus to monitoring long-term changes in coral cover and fish/invertebrate abundance.
Learn More:
Protecting Lāhainā’s Reefs Webpage
Report on Maui’s Coastal Water Quality
Hui O Ka Wai Ola published their bi-annual water quality report covering nearshore data collected at 39 locations across Maui.
The report highlighted encouraging trends, particularly in the aftermath of the Lāhainā wildfire, and also pointed to persistent challenges for the leeward side of the island.
Turbidity and elevated nitrate levels remain above state standards at many sites, underscoring the importance of continued investment in watershed management.
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Financial Summary 2024
Combined statement of activities for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
In 2024, our income exceeded expenses, and we raised $1,115,325 for operations, enabling MNMRC to continue conservation work that protects and enhances coral reefs in Maui Nui. The financial information shared here is from MNMRC’s audited 2025 consolidated financial statements.
Mahalo for your support!
ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia
No task is too big when done together by all.
-Mary Kawena Pukui, ʻŌlelo Noʻeau 142
