Hear from Others

From local farmers to business people, from conservationists to teachers, hear from other members of the community about why they feel supporting and maintaining these programs is critical for our islands.

Our Kupuna and families often face homelessness; they can't wait.  Affordable housing must continue to be a priority. - Betty Lou Larson, Housing Programs Director, Catholic Charities of Hawai'i

Conservation hugely impacts the economy. Clean water, open space, productive lands and oceans are all critical for human existence.  - John Morgan, President of Kualoa Ranch

Because of the Legacy Land Conservation Program we were able to purchase the land and use it for agriculture to grow food for the community, for the state and for the people of Hawai'i.  - Manny Miles, Manager Apprentice with MA'O Organic Farms

Imagine that your household budget has been cut in half.  On top of this, you are being asked to make additional cuts.  Can you be able to provide the basic necessities of food for your family and a roof over their heads?  That’s where these programs are at right now.  They protect the natural resources that provide Hawaii’s communities with the basic necessities of water, supporting agricultural lands that provide us with food, and public health benefits such as clean air and water.  - Christine Ogura, Hawai'i Association of Watershed Partnerships

Conservation can't wait because protecting what is most precious in Hawai'i is really protecting the essence of who we are as a people, not just Native Hawaiians, but everybody in Hawai'i.  - Jonathan Scheuer, Director of Land Management for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs