Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center

04/21/2026

Ho‘i Hou Ke Pili 🤍🌿
Let the pili return.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection, ‘ono food, and live entertainment as we gather in celebration of community and mālama ʻāina.

📅 June 10, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
📍 The Original Roy’s Maunalua

This special night brings our community together to strengthen relationships, share stories, and honor our collective abundance.

Come eat, connect, and celebrate with us.

🎟️ Tickets available now—link in bio

03/07/2026

It was wonderful to welcome Mike of to Kānewai. A proud Kuliʻouʻou native, Mike has built an impressive reputation in the wine industry while remaining deeply connected to the valley that raised him. His continued support for the community is evident—even honoring it through one of his wines, the “Kuliʻouʻou Cuvée.”

Mahalo, Mike, for your ongoing commitment to the place we all call home. And sharing your namesake with us🍷🌿

01/29/2026

Invasive Limu Helps Fight Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

Good news from Dr. Mike Melzer at the UH Manoa Agrosecurity Lab! After visiting Kalauhaʻihaʻi Fishpond he took samples of invasive gorilla ogo/mudweed that had been out of the water for 6 months. In lab experiments with the limu and Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, the beetles didn’t breed in compost mixed with over 50% limu. “We tested whether the seaweed/limu/ogo harvested from the Bay can be a host for CRB grubs. We had to mix it about 50:50 with compost in order for the larvae to develop. Anything with a higher seaweed content was not suitable.

We know sea salt kills CRB. If the salt associated with the limu is responsible for killing the CRB, it is possible that salt could leach out in the rain or other environmental conditions. Once the salt is gone, the material could eventually be suitable for CRB. But it is also possible there are other compounds in the limu that are toxic to CRB that won’t leach out. More work would have to be done to confirm what is killing the CRB and how long that effect lasts as the limu breaks down on land”. - Dr. Mike Melzer.

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01/01/2026

Welcoming 2026 with gratitude, intention, and aloha 🌊✨

As the tides turn, we honor the ʻike of those who came before us and recommit to caring for this place—our waters, our lands, and our community. May this new year bring deeper connections, stronger stewardship, and abundant life flowing through Maunalua.

Mahalo to every volunteer, supporter, and ʻohana who walks this journey with us. Let’s continue restoring, learning, and growing—together. Lessgo!

12/23/2025

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12/19/2025

Don't miss the next episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, Maunalua Bay's critical role as an estuary and fishery is highlighted along with our work protecting the area together with our nonprofit partners and the Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) Division of Aquatic Resources.

Before widespread development in the 1960s, the large, thriving ahupuaʻa of Maunalua provided valuable resources from the forested mountains to the bay's rich…

11/23/2025

Congratulations to the runners! Come by for some wai niu from Kanewai.

11/20/2025

Mahalo nui to our entire community, supporters, and generous donors — because of you, the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center has officially begun the long-awaited roof restoration project! Your kōkua, trust, and aloha make it possible for us to protect Kānewai and Kalauhaʻihaʻi, create safe spaces for learning, and continue the cultural stewardship that connects our ʻohana across generations. This milestone belongs to all of us, and we are deeply grateful for every hand, every dollar, and every bit of encouragement that helped us reach this moment. Mahalo for standing with us as we build for the future. Stay tuned for more updates!

10/08/2025

Aloha mai kākou, the federal government shutdown has threatened funding that helps us perpetuate Hawaiʻi’s fishpond treasures at Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center. Without immediate support, we risk suspending our educational programs that connect keiki to their heritage and support them in finding their kuleana. Caring for Hawaiian fishponds changes many young lives and reverses decades of disconnection and neglect for our wai. We're set to begin new renovations to respond to the community’s needs and we can't afford this setback, especially at this time.

You can make the difference. Your gift today ensures together we can:
• Keep the doors open for school groups and community programs
• Continue funding the dedicated staff who maintain the fishponds
• Perpetuate ancient Hawaiian Loko iʻa for future generations

We need to raise $15,000 in the next 30 days to bridge this funding gap and keep the mission moving forward. We appreciate everyone’s previous support and every donation, no matter what size helps.

• $50 sponsors one student's educational experience.
• $150 covers a week of utilities.
• $500 keeps the programs running for an entire day.

The shutdown is temporary, but the impact will be felt directly by the keiki and kūpuna. With your help, we'll weather this storm and emerge stronger. The link to donate is in the comments. Mahalo !