The Elusive ‘Ua‘u
A discovery of Native Hawaiian petrel burrows on Lana'i sheds new light on this little-known species.
2006 Environmental Heroes
Maui's native ecosystems face continuing threat—but we can help restore the balance. Here are five people and one dog who are making a difference.
Maui EVA & the Smart Grid
The Maui Electric Vehicle Alliance is working to jump start an electric car revolution on the island, helping the environment and gas prices.
Before the First Hawaiians
The life forms that originally colonized these islands may have been neither plant nor animal. And they're still here.
Still Saving the Whales
The Hawaiian humpback whales that visit Maui each year are doing well, but threats remain.
Frozen in Time
An ancient crustacean could hold the key to restoring an endemic plant species and protecting Maui against climate change.
Current Attractions at Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center’s temporary residents have lasting lessons to teach.
Saving the Wiliwili
A tiny wasp from Tanzania may be the last, best hope for one of the native Hawaiian wiliwili trees.
Integrative Sustainability
The Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems seeks to treat the symptoms of a problem by determining its root cause.
Guardians of the Watershed
We celebrate The Nature Conservancy's thirty years in Hawai'i with a visit to its crown jewel, Waikamoi cloud forest.
2007 Environmental Heroes
MNKO recognizes a few of Maui County’s resident eco-heroes—those who work hard at the grassroots level to restore and protect all things natural to the Islands.
2011 Environmental Heroes
We recognize a few individuals who make Maui no ka oi by protecting the environment, preserving indigenous wisdom, building sustainable communities.
Speaking for the Forest
Malama Wao Akua, a juried art show cosponsored by the East Maui Watershed Partnership and Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao, celebrates 10 years this fall.
The Reef Around Us
Nudibranchs that dance, parrotfish that change their sex, and punk-rock wrasses are just a few of Maui's underwater wonders.
Fathoming a Mystery
Whale watching on Maui is not just about seeing, but listening too. New research tells us the truth about how whales interact and why they sing.
Dancers of the Deep
Some eight species of dolphins call Hawaii’s waters home; one is the best twirling dolphin in the world.
