Mālama Hūleiʻa 5 year Anniversary!

E Kū Ana Ka Paia

Join us in history-making! The HAPA Team is excited to celebrate with the Mālama Hūleiʻa Crew to Restore Alakoko Fishpond’s unique 2,700-ft kuapā (wall)! It’s endured 60+ years of challenges—mangroves, storms, and breaches. Now, at our 5-year Anniversary Community Workday, E Kū Ana Ka Paia event, help stabilize and elevate it. Be part of preserving this treasure!

History of the Wall at Alakoko

Our goal is to restore the historic Alakoko Fishpond’s kuapa (fishpond wall). This unique 2,700-foot wall, featuring a rock face along the river side and a kuauna-style earthen bank on the fishpond side, needs your help. For over 60 years invasive mangrove roots and storms damaged the wall, causing two large breaches, erosion, and instability. After removing the mangrove 2018-2021, we’ve been able to observe king-tides and heavy rainfall/flood events at Alakoko. At our 5-year community workday anniversary event, we’ll stabilize and raise the wall to ensure stability during these critical moments. Be part of preserving this cultural treasure!