Guide to Eco Tours and Eco Tourism on Maui, Hawaii

Maui Ecotourism Links

Maui Eco Directory
A must for the eco tourist! A map and guide of Maui and eco positive businesses.

Pacific Whale Foundation
The Pacific Whale Foundation offers visitors activities such as snorkel trips, whale watching, and other eco adventures departing from Maui.

Mike Severns Diving
Celebrating their 20-year anniversary, Mike Severns Diving on Maui offers certified divers the unique experience of in-depth marine ecology briefings and fascinating dives guided by an experienced Hawaii biologist or marine naturalist.

Maui Treks
Personal guided tours in a luxury 4x4!  These first class tours get you to places many people don't see and include a gourmet meal!  See the parts of Maui that absolutely must be preserved.
Haleakala
Info on hiking and camping on the world's largest dormant volcano.
Hike Maui
From the hiking pros: an impressive site with in depth info from the oldest hiking outfit on Maui!
Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) Project
Provides resources (technology, methods, and information) to resource managers statewide to aid in the fight against invasive alien species statewide. Gobs of info, including the Haleakala National Park Field Station.
Maui Ecotours
A good collection of links from visitmaui.com.
Paths In Paradise
Renate Gassmann-Duvall Ph.D, owner/operator, will teach you how Hawaii is trying to protect its vanishing species culture.  A highly respected environmentalist and scientist, she is an active member of the Conservation Council for Hawaii, Hawaii Audobon Society, native Hawaiian Plant Society, Sierra Club, and Mauna Ala Hiking Club.
Hiking on Maui
A lot of info, advice and links on hiking a variety of Maui trails, from Maui on line.
Maui Hiking Safaris
Randy Warner knows all the best spots.
Waikamoi Preserve
Haleakala Ranch Company conveyed the management of these lands to The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii in 1983.  Much of Maui's original forest has been lost or severely damaged.  What remains is a vital watershed for up-country Maui and a magnificent biological treasure.  These sites designed Robyn Myers.  Don't miss her site!
The Charles A. And Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation
Charles Lindbergh lived out his remaining years and was buried on Maui. Tread lightly when visiting the grave site; visitors damage what he came here to experience.  The foundation lives on, funding research efforts into a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation. More on Lindbergh's life on Maui, from Robin Myers (again).
Turtle Trax
A nifty site dedicated to Clothahump, the first sea turtle these folks ever met. Just north of Kihei, as you drive by Kealia Pond, watch for the turtle crossing!
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Just down the road from us in north Kihei, this is a great place to visit (M-F, 9am to 3 pm) for information on the preservation of these amazing marine mammals.  Nice site, full of info and pictures!

Snorkel Maui
a great list of the best snorkeling spots on Maui.

21st Century Hawaii
Mostly about the big island, but a great site on eco tourism in general.

Our Environment
from Jeff Stark, is a kewl 'zine on sustainable living.  Don't miss the story on Maui's eco village!

Pacific Primate Sanctuary
Haiku, Maui. Dedicated to the protection, preservation, and propagation of threatened, endangered, and distressed primates.

Maui Recycling Group

Maui Open Space Trust

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