Jack's Diving Locker is a leader in environmental and community work. “Being Green” is nothing new to Jack's Diving Locker. Starting in the 1980’s, owners Jeff and Teri Leicher spearheaded a mooring buoy project to preserve the coral reef. The state-wide project is still going strong with Jack's Diving Locker’s continued support and involvement.
     For the past 20 years, Jack's Diving Locker has been a key contributor for local underwater clean-ups by organizing volunteers and supplying gear. In addition, community involvement is a high priority for the company with outreach and education.
     Jack’s Diving Locker is serious about the effort it takes as a business in “Being Green.” The company actively participates in recycling and using solar energy as well as continually explores more ways to help the planet.
     Teri Leicher states, “We care about our environment, our island, and our planet. I’m very proud of my staff and our company in our efforts in preserving Hawaii’s natural resources and educating the community and children about marine conservation and ocean ecology.”

Being Green
Environmental and Community Work
Involvement in Environmental Organizations

Day Use Mooring Project - State of Hawaii - Jack’s Diving owners, Jeff and Teri Leicher, spearheaded the mooring buoy project for the State of Hawaii and continue working with Malama Kai Foundation and state agencies to establish new mooring buoy sites and keep existing buoys maintained.

Girls Exploring Math and Science (G.E.M.S.) – Jack's Diving Locker provides sponsorship and conducts educational presentations at this island-wide program aimed at promoting math and science to 5th grade girls.

International Clean Up Day - Jack's Diving Locker has been cleaning up the shoreline and underwater environment at Kailua Pier in Kona, Hawaii for more than 20 years. Jack’s donates free tank rental and ½ off gear rental for divers volunteering to clean up. Jack's Diving Locker offers surface support and guides junior divers for the event. Click here for more information.

	Ironman Triathlon, Official Dive Shop - Led by owner’s Jeff and Teri Leicher, Jack’s sets up the swim course and provides safety divers.
	Kohala Center’s Reef Teach Program – Jack's Diving Locker provides sponsorship and volunteer support for the organization. Kohala Center is an independent, not-for-profit, and community-based center for research and education with an emphasis on Hawaii’s natural and cultural landscape. The Reef Teach Program at Kahalu‘u Bay aims to educate visitors and residents alike on how to avoid damaging corals and take care of turtles and reef animals.
	Ocean Fair at Jack’s Diving Locker – An event held annually in May to celebrate the marine environment. Marine presentations are given by experts in their field (sharks, mantas, coral reefs, humpback whales, etc.) along with kids crafts and activities and free introduction to scuba or snorkeling in the pool.
Project Grad Night - Jack's Diving Locker provides free scuba lessons in the community pool offered at all night event for graduating seniors of Kealakehe High School.

	Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) www.coral.org. Teri Leicher of Jack's Diving Locker is a member of the CORAL Task Force and is the Chairperson of the Steering Committee. Other members of the Jack's Diving Locker staff are volunteers, members of the Task Force or educational leaders in the organization. CORAL is an international organization working to save coral reefs worldwide.
Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary - Teri Leicher of Jack's Diving Locker is a member of the Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Committee. www.hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov
	Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce -Teri Leicher of Jack's Diving Locker is on the Board of Directors of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce and Co-chair of the Environmental Committee.
	Malama Kai Foundation - Teri Leicher of Jack's Diving Locker is one of the founders and now a board member of Malama Kai Foundation www.malama-kai.org. The Malama Kai Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean stewardship for current and future generations through community service and public education.
	Manta Pacific Research Foundation - Keller and Wendy Laros, crew of Jack's Diving Locker, co-founded Manta Pacific Research Foundation www.mantapacific.org. Manta Pacific Research Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, and conservation concerning manta rays and the marine environment. Jack's Diving Locker provides a platform (boat) for researchers from the foundation.
	Ocean Tourism Coalition - Teri Leicher of Jack's Diving Locker is on the Board of Directors for the Ocean Tourism Coalition.
	State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). Jack's Diving Locker is a member of an advisory group to find ways to minimize impacts to coral reefs and promote coral reef education.
West Hawaii Fisheries Council - Jack’s Diving Locker has a seat on the West Hawaii Fisheries Council. This council was created under Act 306 by the Hawaii State Legislature to serve as the community source for formulating and recommending resource management issues for West Hawaii fisheries.