Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (Mina)

Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (Mina) is a minority-owned, non-profit organization registered in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), specifically located in Saipan. Established in 2005 as a 501(c)(3) corporation, Mina's primary mission centers on empowering communities for conservation efforts across the Mariana Islands region. The organization has been actively registered in SAM.gov since 2006, with its current registration valid through July 24, 2026, and is recognized as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status and Asian-Pacific American ownership.

Mina has consistently secured federal grants focused on environmental conservation, marine resource management, and community engagement across the Mariana Islands. Its federal grant awards have been predominantly secured from agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Naval Facilities Engineering Command. The organization's grant-funded projects include developing environmental education programs in schools, implementing the Tasi Watch ranger program for natural resource management, conducting marine debris removal initiatives, supporting coral reef restoration efforts, and establishing plastic recycling programs. Specific project activities have ranged from monofilament debris collection and monitoring to invasive vine tracking, watershed surveillance, native tree plantings, and community outreach events. As a sub-recipient, Mina has also collaborated with organizations like the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on coral reef restoration and marine debris removal projects, demonstrating its comprehensive approach to environmental conservation in the Pacific island region.