MĀLAMA I KE KAI ‘O WAIPI‘O

Community. Connection. Stewardship.

JOIN US

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? 

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
Celeste Barcia

This is a place of significant meaning to our family. Our children grew up knowing this as a place of connection to land and to the ocean. We have gathered here with our family and friends to surf, fish, pray and spend valuable time with one another. As an educator, I have been able to arrange for my class to help on the lo’i. We now grow taro on our own land in Puna after we learned from the farmers.

Celeste Barcia
Sarah Anderson

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

Sarah Anderson