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? 

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
Zaheva Knowles

It is a spiritual place of renewal and recreation for my family.

Zaheva Knowles
Steve Roberson

I have surfed for nearly sixty years. If there were a true emergency, I could accept losing this important part of my life, but the report that the closure is based on does not outline an emergency. I have to think that the Mayor did not read the risk assessment in that report but relied on others to interpret it for him. Visitor traffic has become too heavy in recent years and should be regulated.

Steve Roberson