Our Goals & Vision

Achieve Effective Conservation and Restoration

Increase the area and representation of Hawai‘i’s native terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems and their linkages that are under effective and integrated conservation or restoration management.

Reduce Critical Conservation Threats

Identify and achieve measurable success in reducing or eliminating critical and emerging threats.

	Biosecurity Reduce alien species introductions into and within the Hawaiian archipelago, and decrease the presence and impact of established invasive species within priority conservation areas to the point that they no longer significantly impact native species diversity and native ecosystems.
	Climate Change Minimize Hawai‘i’s carbon footprint and maximize the resilience of Hawai‘i’s native species, habitat types, and ecosystem services in the face of climate change.
	Watershed Protection Regain watershed function by restoring native vegetation, maintaining or restoring freshwater flow and groundwater recharge, and reducing sediment load toward natural levels mauka to makai.

Enhance Conservation Capacity

Increase the number of Hawai‘i’s residents, leaders, and stakeholders who actively support and participate in the conservation of our native ecosystems.
 

Increase Organizational Capacity

Increase organizational resilience and effectiveness to ensure that HCA remains a strong, vibrant organization supporting unified leadership and advocacy on conservation issues critical to Hawai‘i.