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? 

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
Wennson Marcelino

Waipio Valley is important to me because it’s part of my childhood and it’s also a part of my keiki’s childhood as well. I spent all my life down in Waipio. From the back of Waipio in my godmother’s lo’i, picking ho’io with uncle Roy and aunty Donna, to doing horseback with my cousin Onz, camping on the beach with family and friends, the list goes on and on.

So why is Waipio important you ask?
It’s a way of doing things it’s a lifestyle it’s a place of peace that serves a greater purpose that some will never understand and that’s why we are where we are now.

Wennson Marcelino
Dave Anderson

Access to the ocean at Waipi’o is essential to my well being

Dave Anderson