Your Kuleana Sustains the Connection Between Land and Sea
At Waiohuli Kai, the dunes, the wetland, and the coral reef exist as one living system. Every dollar contributed directly supports place-based cultural restoration, native seed bank protection, kilo-based science, and community learning. Together, we stand in protection of the living systems that feed and sustain life.
Direct, Localized Impact
ʻĀinakūkoʻa is a moku-led, community-fed hui—rooted in the moku system to provide for our community—operating under the 501(c)(3) nonprofit status of Mālama Kakanilua in Maui County, Hawaii. As we lay the foundation to transition into a fully independent nonprofit organization, your support is crucial.
Because we are typically funded through county grants, community and individual donations allow us to act quickly, adapt to changing seasonal conditions, and keep our boots on the ground at Waiohuli Kai.
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Your Contribution in the Field
We prioritize natural healing. Every dollar fuels active restoration, ancestral observation, and community education.
Wetland & Dune Restoration
Funds the protection and activation of native seed banks, removal of invasive weeds, dune stabilization with native groundcovers, and mapping natural water pathways to prevent nearshore erosion.
Kilo & Science Integration
Sustains continuous, place-based observation of tides, moon cycles, and vegetation. Integrates modern science like LiDAR hydrology mapping and GoPro remote sensing to track native limu recruitment.
Community & Education
Supports hands-on educational workshops (Kaiāulu), schools, neighboring condo outreach, and seasonal training sessions in traditional resource management, net throwing, and ethnobotany.
Marine & Reef Protection
Helps reconnect traditional loko iʻa (fishpond) systems, revitalizes nearshore limu beds, and supports sustainable local fisheries by maintaining land-based filtration that prevents sediment runoff.
Institutional Funding, Grants & Major Gifts
If you are a foundation representative, a corporate donor, or an individual interested in supporting the long-term, multi-year acquisition of scientific equipment (such as advanced LiDAR sensors) or large-scale wetland and loko iʻa reconnection initiatives, please contact us directly.
Connect with Cody “Koko” Nemet Tuivaiti, Poʻo / Project Director