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? 

Sarah Anderson

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

Sarah Anderson
Robin Fasciano

It is a place that I feel the most connected to Hawai’i Island. Maunakea, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, & Waipi’o Valley. Those places to me are the hearts of the Island. I am a lifelong surfer & also a trail runner, This closure prohibits me from surfing the waves of Waipio Valley & from running the trail to Waimanu Valley.

Robin Fasciano
Micah Olival

It’s everything for me. Lived in valley 10+ yrs it’s where my two sons where born. Family farming taro /rare fruits for over 35 yrs. Family-owned/operated horseback ride in valley since1983. Church/play/gathering/surf/hunting/fishing. The ocean-front gathering place for a community of solid individuals cultivating joy, health, and appreciation of the natural cycles observed.

Micah Olival