In addition to being home to some of the most fascinating people on the planet, Hawai'i has majestic mountains, pristine coastline, and incredible ocean habitats.

On a visit to the North Shore, I found an organization that is working hard to preserve all of this natural beauty: the North Shore Community Land Trust.

We talked to Director Blake McElheny, who reminded us on the importance of protecting Hawai'i's coastline.

"Land protection is so important to ocean quality," he said. "Residents and visitors are drawn to the North Shore for the water, but that water is directly impacted by the land," he added.

Mahalo, Hawai'i!