Now there is an excellent opportunity to do something about the destruction of the reefs in Hawaii through the Adopt-A-Buoy Program.
The Adopt-A-Buoy Program is a nonprofit effort made possible through a unique partnership between the State of Hawaii, various nongovernmental organizations, and concerned volunteers. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by Federal Law through the Malama Kai Foundation.
The buoy that is adopted does not become the sole possession of that donor. The buoy is placed at a site already approved for a mooring. Donors may pick which of these sites they want their adopted buoy to be located, but this will not give them any more right to use the buoy than another user. The buoys will be placed at heavily used areas, and access to these buoys will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Along with the satisfying feeling of saving part of Hawaii's coral ecosystem, you get the following:
With a donation of $250 you become a member of the Butterfly Fish Class. Your contribution will pay for the mooring materials and installation of one buoy. As a Butterfly Fish Class donor you will receive a pewter pin of a butterfly fish and a certificate of adoption.
With a donation of $500 You become a member of the Trigger Fish Class. Your gift will pay for materials, installation, and the monitoring and maintenance of the buoy for the first five years. As a Trigger Fish Class donor you will receive a pewter pin of a trigger fish, a certificate of adoption, and your name will appear on a perpetual recognition plaque located at the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
With a donation of $750 you become a member of the Sea Turtle Class. Your contribution will pay for materials, installation, and the monitoring and maintenance of the buoy for ten years. As a Sea Turtle Class donor you will receive a pewter pin of a sea turtle, a certificate of adoption, a poster, and your name will appear on a Perpetual recognition board posted at DLNR.
Yes, I want to Adopt-A-Buoy!
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Standard Donation
[ ] A Diver with Class
Donation of Any Amount $_________
Adopt A Buoy
Membership Class: [ ] Butterfly Fish Class Donation of $250
[ ] Trigger Fish Class Donation of $500
[ ] Sea Turtle Class Donation of $750
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Payment:
Make check or money order payable to:
The Malama Kai Foundation
C/O P.O. Box 10785
Lahaina Hawaii 96761
Thank you for donating! Remember, your donation is tax-deductible. (IRS Tax ID #990285490)
Donations will be used to install the buoys as equipment, weather and manpower are available.
If you opt to be a member of the Adopt A Buoy ( Donations of $250 or more) You will receive notification when your buoy has been installed.
However all donations are gratefully accepted. And you will be making a real difference in the world and to all the divers, snorkelers, and ocean users now and to come.
Extended Horizons is actively involved in setting these mooring pins watch our page and we will keep you posted on how we are doing.