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.
  • STAY UPDATED
    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? 

Ariel Tergeoglou

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

Ariel Tergeoglou
Roland Shackleford

Waipi‘o is a place that I have a deep connection to. It has provided me with physical and mental health since I was a kid. Surfing is more to me than just an activity, it is a part of my spirituality and a way of life that keeps me healthy. Waipio is the place I surf the most consistently throughout the year. Along with surfing, it is a place my family and I enjoy spending time together.

Roland Shackleford
Sarah Anderson

The ocean is essential to my well-being. Waipi‘o is my closest and dearest access point.

Sarah Anderson