Mariana Islands Nature Alliance - MINA

01/06/2026

Recovery continues, one piece of debris at a time! 🇲🇵

June is Ocean Month! 🪸🌊 This Ocean Month, our team remains committed to stewarding our land and seas! MINA staff and Tasi Watch Community Rangers continue to remove typhoon debris in our lagoon, helping restore the waters that connect and sustain our island communities.

Every cleanup effort is a reminder that when we work together, recovery is possible. Thank you to everyone helping protect our ocean for current and future generations. 🩵

01/06/2026

Help keep our land and sea debris free!

12/05/2026

In 2019, MINA planted this talisai through the Bring Back Our Trees (BBOT) Program supported by OIA’s Coral Reef and Natural Resource (CRNR) program. This photo was taken just yesterday.

Despite Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s powerful winds, this mighty talisai-and many other native trees-are still standing tall. After just a month, green is already returning to our landscapes! 💚

Like this tree, our communities carry resilience and knowledge passed down from generations. We have weathered storms before, and we will bloom again, together.

Through our current BBOT Program, we are working to restore our lost canopy by planting native species, like the talisai, in public and private spaces across Saipan. Let’s continue to plant hope for a resilient future in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Much appreciation to KUPU for supporting our current BBOT efforts in the Marianas!

🤎 More information about the Talisai:

Also known as the Pacific Almond (Terminalia catappa), this is a native coastal tree that has sheltered our people and wildlife and provided us with wood and nutritious, edible seeds.

12/05/2026

Our monthly recycling event is canceled for May as we continue recovery efforts for Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Please follow our social media pages for updates.

Wishing everyone a safe and speedy recovery! 💙🇲🇵

29/04/2026

Greetings, island community 💚

We hope you and your loved ones are safe and holding strong. We’ve been a little quiet here on social media, but it’s because our team and Tasi Watch Rangers have been focused on cleanups and supporting our community after the storm.

It’s been long days and a lot of debris… let’s just say our step count has been very impressive lately 😅

Sharing a few moments from the cleanup efforts. We’re in this with you 💚
Until then, please take care of yourselves, your loved ones, and your neighbors. We are grateful to have each of you as part of this growing community of stewards.

💚,
Your Friends at MINA

07/04/2026

🌱Meet MINA’s first Island Stewardship Scholars! 🌱

We are proud to introduce the first cohort of Island Stewardship Scholars, a group of passionate students committed to environmental stewardship and caring for our islands.

This April, as the CNMI recognizes Environmental Awareness Month, we celebrate these scholars who are stepping forward to learn, serve, and take action in their communities. From tree planting to outreach, they will be part of hands-on efforts through MINA’s Bring Back Our Trees program.

This opportunity is supported through funding provided by KUPU under Federal Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 10.727.

02/04/2026

Hafa Adai & Tirow! ☕🌿

This April, every cup of coffee at Crowne Plaza’s Market Place gives back—$1 from each purchase is donated to MINA in celebration of Environmental Awareness Month in the CNMI.

A big thank you to Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan for your support! 💚 Sip, support, and make a difference!

Make your coffee do more than wake you up ☕🌎

This Earth Month, we are partnering with the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA) to support conservation efforts in Saipan. Every cup helps protect our local environment.

We are donating $1 to MINA for every coffee you buy at Market Place. It is an easy way to help our island while you enjoy your morning brew.

📅 Daily, April 1-30, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Grab your coffee and help our island grow. See you at Market Place!

—

커피 한 잔이, 잠을 깨우는 것 그 이상의 의미가 될 수 있습니다 ☕🌎

이번 지구의 날를 맞아, 저희는 사이판의 환경 보전 활동을 지원하기 위해 Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA)와 함께합니다.
여러분이 구매하시는 커피 한 잔 한 잔이 우리 지역 환경을 지키는 데 도움이 됩니다.

마켓 플레이스에서 커피를 구매하실 때마다 $1이 MINA에 기부됩니다.
아침 커피를 즐기면서 우리 섬을 위한 의미 있는 일에 함께할 수 있는 쉬운 방법입니다.

📅 2026년 4월 1일–30일, 매일
⏰ 오전 7:00 – 오후 7:00

커피 한 잔으로 우리 섬의 더 나은 내일에 함께해주세요.
크라운 플라자 리조트 사이판 마켓 플레이스에서 만나요!

02/04/2026

Schools for Environmental Education (SFEE) orientations were held for the Rotaract Club of Saipan, as well as the Tanapag Middle School (TMS) school team and Health & Wellness Club💙🌏

This year’s theme is “Learning About, Interacting With, and Actively Addressing Changing Environmental Conditions and Extreme Weather Events,” which guided the participants as they developed Environmental Action Plans (EAP) to improve our natural environment.

Special thanks to our partners, participants, and guest speaker, Mr. Michael Villagomez (BECQ-DEQ)!🌿💙

31/03/2026

♻️March Community Recycles Plastics (CRP) Event♻️

During last month’s CRP event, Schools for Environmental Education (SFEE) participants joined us in our effort to combat plastic pollution!

The FMSMS school team, MCS Eco Club, TMS school team, and MHS Ocean Preservation & Observation Club cleaned Micro Beach and sorted plastics for future upcycling!

Huge shoutout to these amazing students and advisors for their hard work and dedication to our environment!

This program was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation and The Coca-Cola Company.

19/03/2026

Hafa Adai, CNMI!

BECQ-DEQ invites you to celebrate the 2026 Environmental Awareness Month at our Proclamation Signing and Roadside Waving!

📆 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
📍 Minatchom Atdao
⏰ 3:00 PM

For more information, contact DEQ at (670) 664-8500/01.