Malama Maha`ulepu

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Malama Maha`ulepu

Preserving Kauai's last undeveloped south shore Malama Maha`ulepu is a grassroots group - largely volunteer!

We are demographically, ethnically and professionally diverse, island old-timers, new residents and people living away from here, workers and retired folks. We are connected by a common love for the magic of Maha`uepu and a shared understanding that some places need to be set aside as sacred, allowed to be wild, held for all future generations. Since the early 1970's, Kaua`i residents, especially

those from the Koloa region, have opposed development proposals for Maha`ulepu. Malama Maha`ulepu is proactive, organizing before active development proposals are submitted to governmental agencies. We have re-framed the community vision from defense of a coastal strip to conservation and restoration of as much as possible of this watershed. The legacy of Kipu Kai, the adjacent watershed that is deeded to the State of Hawaii in the future, inspires this dream of an expansive regional preserve. We became a 501 [c][3] non profit organization in 2002. A nine-member board of directors and a participatory steering committee, to which everyone is welcomed, guide us. To ensure community involvement, Malama Maha`ulepu is willing to play a management role in the long term stewardship of Maha`ulepu. Malama Maha`ulepu advocates for collaborative planning to seek options for the future of Maha`ulepu, recognizing that successful land preservation frequently occurs through private, public and governmental partnerships. We welcome the involvement and support of individuals, organizations and businesses.

01/21/2026

Last chance to sign up for our whale sail fundraiser with .andys. Email us at [email protected] to grab your seat.

01/05/2026

Who is ready for our 2026 Whale Sail fundraiser? Tickets go on sale tomorrow January 6th at 8 am. If you are interested in learning more or attending the sail, DM us.

10/31/2025

Please be conscious of your compost piles and invasive CRB larvae

01/15/2025

We are having our annual whale sail fundraiser on February 1st from 9 to 11. Are you going to join us? Tickets are $80. Snacks and drinks are provided. DM us to learn more and sign up.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all who adore Maha’ulepu, past, present and future!!

10/23/2024

We we are so sad to see our friends at the Makauwahi Cave Reserve leave. We hope that Grove Farm can keep this cultural and environmental significant area protected and open for public education.

https://kauainownews.com/2024/10/13/makauwahi-cave-reserve-on-kauaʻi-slated-to-close-oct-31-after-20-years-of-public-access/

07/24/2024

We are having our annual Maha’ulepu coastal hike as part of the Koloa Plantation Days celebration tomorrow 7/24. If you are interested in joining us, meet at the CJM stables around 9 am. We will hike from 9:30 to 12. Don’t forget your water, sun protection and good footwear for rocky trails/sand.

06/25/2024

Does anyone remember Korean rock?

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PO Box 658
Koloa, HI
96756

Website

https://chng.it/QFfLktZp

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