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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    Visit our News page where you can join our mailing list, link to press articles, and stay informed about community events.
  • 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? 

Ashley Mai Demaline

As a seasoned traveler, primary care provider, and yoga instructor, I can say that Waipi’o Valley has an undeniable energetic vibration that is healing to the cellular level like no other place I’ve experienced before. Meditating, swimming, running, stretching, and playing on Waipi’o’s black sandy beach with my dog renews my spirit. This energetic reset allows me to emerge restored and helps me to give to and hold space for others in my professional and personal life as well as my community. I believe we can find a middle way in which we can preserve this special aina.

Ashley Mai Demaline
Joel Gollaher

To me the Waipiʻo access road is an asset of our community. Those who came before us built it, and it is our responsibility to maintain it. The safety of the road and valley management are separate issues. Waipio is beautiful. We need to share.

Joel Gollaher
Chelsea Croy

As a gathering place for my ohana and friends. Waipi’o is also one of the most consistent surf breaks on the island. To some this may seem trivial or like a luxury, but for many including my husband surfing is a deep seated passion that not only keeps him healthy and happy but serves as a way to stay connected to our ‘aina and to a greater purpose. Without surfing he loses a part of himself. And as new parents to 9 month old twins we need daddy to be nourished and Waipi’o provides this for him.

Chelsea Croy