Mariana Islands Nature Alliance — MINA
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Protecting the Natural Heritage of the Marianas

MINA is a community-based nonprofit organization advocating for the protection and restoration of the natural resources of the Northern Mariana Islands through science-based conservation and community outreach.

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20+
Years Serving the CNMI
6+
Active Programs
3
Islands Reached
501(c)(3)
Tax-Exempt Nonprofit

Our Mission

Fostering community stewardship
for a sustainable future

The CNMI holds a unique and beautiful natural heritage — but these treasures face continued degradation. MINA was founded by individuals whose dedication and compassion for the environment drove them to act, building programs that empower communities to protect and restore local ecosystems.

By fostering community watch, outreach, and science-based conservation, MINA works toward long-term environmental sustainability across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.

2005 Founded
Bring Back Our Trees reforestation program
Tasi-Watch community orientation

Conservation Programs

Action-driven programs
across land, sea, and community

All Programs
Tasi-Watch — community coastal monitoring program
Coastal Conservation

Tasi-Watch Ranger Program

Community-based coastal monitoring that trains citizen rangers to observe and report on marine and coastal ecosystem health.

Bring Back Our Trees reforestation program
Reforestation

Bring Back Our Trees

Native tree restoration campaign replanting indigenous species across degraded land in the CNMI islands.

Schools for Environmental Conservation — youth education
Education

Schools for Environmental Conservation

Engaging K–12 students in hands-on environmental science and stewardship across the CNMI's school system.

Community Recycles Plastics — plastic upcycling program
Waste Reduction

Community Recycles Plastics

Upcycling collected plastics into community products while reducing waste entering CNMI's land and marine environments.

Adopt-A-Bin — community sponsorship of waste bins
Marine Debris

Adopt-A-Bin Program

Partnering with local sponsors to place and maintain waste bins at high-traffic coastal and public areas.

MINA Green Gala 20th anniversary celebration — October 2025

Celebrating 20 Years

Two decades of advancing environmental stewardship

Green Gala — October 17, 2025
MINA's annual signature fundraiser raised funds to advance environmental stewardship programs across the islands.
Community Recycles Plastics Showcase
Upcycled plastic products created through the SFEC program were highlighted at the 2025 Gala.
Community-Powered Since 2005
MINA's impact is built on volunteers, educators, scientists, and community members committed to protecting island life.
Read Our 2024–2025 Report

Join the Mission

The islands need your voice
and your action.

Whether you volunteer your time, support our work financially, or simply spread awareness — every contribution helps protect the natural resources of the Northern Mariana Islands for future generations.

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Latest Updates

News from the field

All Updates
MINA Green Gala 2025 thank you

Annual Event

Thank You for Celebrating 20 Years at the Green Gala

MINA's signature fundraiser on October 17, 2025 brought the community together to mark two decades of conservation work in the CNMI.

Bring Back Our Trees reforestation campaign

Reforestation

Bring Back Our Trees Campaign Continues

MINA's ongoing reforestation efforts are restoring native tree species across degraded habitats throughout Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.

Island Stewardship Scholarship opportunity

Opportunities

Island Stewardship Scholarship Now Open

MINA is offering a scholarship for students committed to environmental stewardship in the Northern Mariana Islands. Applications open now.