Maui Coastal Land Trust

Since 2002, MCLT has grown by leaps and bounds, gaining not only in lands held and funding but also in its help. Originally an all-volunteer organization, MCLT has acquired four employees in the last five years including: an executive director, a development director, an office manager, and a project manager for its 277-acre Waihe`e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Reserve. MCLT's success is no small feat.

Executive Director Dale Bonar explains the impetus came from “the huge need for a private conservation organization focused on Maui and the interest and support of both the public and the government.” MCLT supports conservation efforts on all the islands in Maui County and focuses not only on coastal lands but also lands that have an effect on the coastal zone, including agricultural lands.

As an example, MCLT was recently awarded $1.1 million from the new Legacy Land Conservation Program to assist in the purchase of a perpetual agricultural conservation easement on Moloka`i.

• Inception: 2001
• Land Preserved: 8 easements, 725 acres protected and 1 property, 277 acres
• Employees/volunteers: Five full time employees, numerous volunteers
• President: Helen Nielsen
• Exec. Director: Dale B. Bonar
• Email: info@mauicoastallandtrust.org
• Website: www.mauicoastallandtrust.org
• Phone: (808) 244-LAND (5263)
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 965 Wailuku, HI 96793
• Mission: We believe it is important to acquire, preserve and protect coastal lands in Maui Nui for the benefit of the natural environment and of current and future generations

PHONE: 808-573-2428FAX: 866-776-6645 EMAIL: tom@mauilandlaw.com
PO Box 798Makawao, Hawaii 96768

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