ʻĀINA. CULTURE. COMMUNITY.

Waipā is an intact ahupuaʻa, stretching from mountain peak to shore along Hanalei Bay on the north coast of Kaua’i. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Waipā Foundation stewards this remarkable watershed as a living learning center – a place where people reconnect with ʻāina, culture and community. Using the navigation above, we invite you to explore our work, programs, and ways to get involved.

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    30 YEAR IMPACT STUDY

    Mahalo to Dr. Aukahi Austin Seabury and her research team for taking on this ambitious analysis of Waipāʻs extensive body of work and impact across three decades.  The study was completed in January of 2026 with the generous support of The Kosasa Foundation and with mana`o from hundreds of community members.

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    VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY WORKDAYS

    Become a Waipa volunteer by joining our monthly workday. Every fourth Saturday of the month volunteers do hands-on work at our learning sites in the different ecosystems of the ahupua’a. This is the best way to become accustomed to the breath of Waipa’s work.

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    WAIPĀ ʻĀINA FESTIVAL 2026

    Mahalo to all of you who joined us to help make this yearʻs Festival, which was held on Sunday May 3rd at Halulu Fishpond, a major success!   We are so honored to have dedicated this festival to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Protect Kaho`olawe `Ohana.  In addition, over 50 vendors, community organizations, cultural practitioners and other partners, including Hālau Kamawaeluani, 3 bands, and over a thousand friends, `ohana and community joined us for this incredible celebration of `āina, culture and community.

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FROM RESISTANCE TO REGENERATION

Waipā’s work has expanded beyond growing food.

In an effort to raise future farmers and community advocates, the valley serves as an outdoor classroom, providing educational programs and hands-on experiences for schools, families and community members.

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OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

We're excited to welcome Maile Walters as Waipā Foundation's new Director of Development!

As a graduate of Kilauea School, Maile’s commitment to our community is rooted in her family’s history of public service and her own upbringing in the kai, wai, and lepo of Kalihiwai. With more than 14 years of experience in outreach and education, she views this role as an extension of her family’s dedication to caring for the 'āina and its people.