Surfrider Foundation Kauai Chapter

06/05/2026

See you tomorrow at the lighthouse

Please join us this Saturday, June 6th at Kīlauea Point NWR! Reservations are recommended, available at: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300018

06/05/2026

Events are planned as part of World Ocean Day, including a Beach Clean-Up and Festival at Nūkoliʻi Beach on June 7, and the “Washed Up Marine Debris Art Show,” showcasing art made from ocean trash.

06/05/2026

Wonderful afternoon at Anini with teenage girls from across the island! We talked story about plastic pollution, learned about ways to protect our ocean, and completed a beach cleanup together.

It was a great way to kick off our World Ocean Day events and celebrate the power of youth making a difference for our environment. 🌊💙🌎

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

FYI

Phase I of the Kapa'a Refuse Transfer Station renovations is now open. The facility will be accepting bagged trash only (no loose mixed waste) and offer recycling services for scrap metal (6' limit), appliances, tires, used motor oil, and propane tanks. Residents can bring...

06/02/2026

World Ocean Day Party and Art Show Reception is on June 5th at Kauai Society of Artists Gallery in Lihue!
For more info 808-635-2593

After working with artist Kat Ho and the 85-foot ceramic mural being installed at the Kilauea Lighthouse, artist Tami Lobasso could not help being inspired by both the mural and the birds that circle endlessly around the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge.

06/02/2026

Ever felt sick after a day in the water? 🌊🤢

Hawaii’s coastal waters are beautiful, but aging infrastructure and over 80,000 cesspools across the islands mean that runoff and sewage can sometimes end up where we swim.

That’s why WAI (Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations) created The SeaSick Program. We are a community-powered reporting tool designed to track suspected waterborne illnesses—from skin and ear infections to stomach issues.

📍 OUR MAP HAS BEEN UPDATED! 📍 We’ve just refreshed our interactive map with the latest survey results from the community. Check the link in our bio to see recent reports in your area and stay informed before you head out for a dip.
Why report? Individual cases often go unrecorded by health officials. By sharing your experience (anonymously!), you help us build the data needed to push for cesspool conversions and cleaner water for everyone.

Stay safe, swim smart, and help us protect our reefs and our health. 🤙🏽

🔗 Check out the link in Bio to Report or View the Map

05/30/2026

Mahalo Adam for alerting Surfrider about this net! Mahalo as well to Adam, Isabelle, and Scott for helping remove it and keep our coastline safer for marine life.

If you spot a fishing net or marine debris, please report it by calling or texting our hotline:
📞 808-635-2593
📞 1-833-4-DA-NETS

Every report helps protect our oceans and wildlife. Mahalo for being our eyes on the shoreline!

05/30/2026

We are getting excited about our annual Washed Up Marine Debris Art Show!

KAUA'I SOCIETY OF ARTISTS and SURFRIDER PRESENT:

⭐️ WASHED-UP 2026 ⭐️ Opening Reception is June 5th ⭐️

👉 Entry Day for artists and crafters is Saturday, May 30th. 11am-5pm

Download the PDF entry form here:
www.kauaisocietyofartists.org/artists-calls-for-entry.html

www.kauaisocietyofartists.com

KSA (Kaua’i Society of Artists) gallery is at Kukui Grove Center, Lihu'e. (Near Costco)

Big Mahalo ⭐️