Watershed Partnerships have been set up in Hawaii as a way to protect diminishing watersheds. Partnerships are made up of public and private agencies, here are just a few: Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Board of Water Supply, Kamehameha Schools, U.S Army, and Hawaiian Homelands.

There are many benefits in joining a watershed partnership. One of the most important benefits is solidarity between partners. By joining a watershed partnership, a more concerted effort can be made to address problems such as fire hazards, invasive species as well as other concerns that a single land owner might find daunting to accomplish individually. Money in the form of private and public grants is available for landowners who want to become part of a watershed partnership.