MALAMA PUPUKEA-WAIMEA

MALAMA PUPUKEA-WAIMEA Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea Protecting Our Ocean Resources 20 Years of Impact: Read Our Report Photo credit: Tristan Cummins, Wakeful State Working to Preserve Ecological Health and Abundance Our mission is to replenish and sustain the natural and cultural resources of the Pūpūkea and Waimea ahupua‘a for present and future generations through active stewardship, education, and partnerships. Making a Difference by Working Together Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea’s multiple programs are made possible by strong partnerships, responsible and responsive government, and an engaged, proactive community that understands, values, and cares for the area from mauka to makai. Learn More Become a Volunteer From beach cleanups to native Hawaiian plant restoration, join us to have fun with friends, learn about this special place, and help protect our fragile marine environment. Learn More Our Strategic Objectives To document, report, and reduce poaching.To increase the knowledge of and support for the ecological values, rules, traditional and cultural importance, and user impacts on the Pūpūkea and Waimea ahupua‘a — focusing on the MLCD — among the community, youth, visitors, and users.To discover what the pollution threats are, if any, and create a plan to address them.To create a system of sustainable financial and institutional mechanisms that will support the activities of Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea in the long term.To protect and strengthen the laws and policies that created the MLCD and that support Hawai‘i marine managed areas. Learn More Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District Join Us to Protect the Donate Sign Up for Our Newsletter Learn about the organization, volunteer efforts, and more. Email Address Sign Up Thank you!