Conservation Councils

Local Conservation With Statewide Support

A key component to HILT’s leadership structure is how our statewide board of directors is complimented by advisory councils from each island. This approach engages local leadership and honors the unique character and conservation priorities of each island. Community leaders, participating through their local conservation council and working with HILT staff, will support their neighborhood conservation projects. The statewide organization will support these projects. Hawaiian Islands Land Trust will protect the most important conservation lands regardless of the county in which they are located. Having a board with effective representation from all counties ensures a balanced perspective for the organization.

Maui Conservation Council
Pam Bello
Susan Bradford
Lucienne de Naie
Fern Duvall
Michael Foley
Suzanne Frew
Kit Hawkins
Michael Newbro
George N. Paresa
Rick Woodford

Hawai‘i Island Conservation Council
Stephanie Amick
Tina Arapkiles
Geri Bell
Rick Bennett
Bob Bonar
Gail Byrne-Baber
Debbie Chang
John Cross
Debbie Hecht
Alan Livingston
Jeff Melrose
Nancy Oppenheim
Rob Shallenberger
Keith Unger
Toni Withington

Kaua‘i Conservation Council
Louie Abrams
Beryl Blaich
Mehana Blaich-Vaughan
Sara Bowen
Bill Chase
Harvey Cohen
Howatt Peter King
Barbara Robeson
Rupert Rowe
Keola Sheehan
Ben Welborn
Erin Wilson