MĀLAMA I KE KAI ‘O WAIPI‘O

Community. Connection. Stewardship.

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Our mission is to ensure ocean access for Hawaii Island residents to perpetuate traditional forms of wave riding, fishing, gathering, and other shoreline activities that sustain a thriving Waipi‘o Valley.

Days since Emergency Proclamation. 
SIGN THE PETITION
On Feb. 25, 2022 Waipi’o Valley access was cut off to the community under Mayor Mitch Roth’s Emergency Proclamation. Access was allowed for some while denied to others. Sign the petition to show support for community access.
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LINK TO SURVEY
If you are a Hawai‘i resident,  have a strong history of connection to Waipi‘o,  and are concerned about being denied access, please link above to submit a testimonial. Itʻs important that the mayor understand the diversity in our community.

TESTIMONIALS

Why is Waipi’o important to you? 

Elizabeth Roney deYoung

I have been going to the valley my entire life in many different ways. Always with wonder, joy, and respect. I am 61 years old. I love to see the families and keiki enjoying themselves like I did when I was younger.

Elizabeth Roney deYoung
Patrick OʻLeary

Ocean access at Waipio plays a crucial role in the health of our island community–it is a place for families to regenerate and maintain their spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.

Patrick OʻLeary
Ariel Tergeoglou

It is the place to disconnect from the things that are not important, and reconnect with the things that are.

Ariel Tergeoglou