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Three Mountain Alliance Aohe hana nui ke alu ia No task is too big when done together by all The Three Mountain Alliance TMA is a watershed partnership that was formed in 2007 and encompasses 1116300 acres or 45 of Hawaii Island. With 11 partners the overall goal of TMA is to sustain the multiple ecosystem benefits of the three mountains of Klauea Mauna Loa and Huallai by being responsible stewards of its watershed areas native habitats and species historical cultural and socioeconomic resources for all who benefit from the continued health of the three mountains. He alii ka ina he kauw ke kanaka The land is chief man is its servant The ina that comprises TMA is home to thousands of native species including rare and threatened or endangered species many of which are endemic to Hawaii Island. This is no surprise considering 85 of TMAs total land area is composed of native ecosystems.