Thank you to our volunteers
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the vibrant community of dedicated volunteers who came together to make our E Ku Ana Ka Paia a tremendous success. The enthusiasm, hard work, and commitment to Alakoko was instrumental in making the event possible. The generosity of the Lāhui’s is what defines us, and we are grateful for each individual who contributed their time and effort. Together, we have demonstrated the power of unity, of many hands, can leave a lasting impression on a place like loko iʻa.
Uhau Crews
Hale Kuhikuhi
Hale Pa’akaua
Hui maka’ainana o Makana
IWI KUA
Kapoho Lima Kaeo
Kauai Uhau Crew
Kua’aina Ulu Auamo
Kumanoikeala
Lima Huli & Limahuli Gardens
Loko Ea
Paepae o He’eia
Waipa
Waimanalo Limu Hui
Uhau Humu Pohaku Crew
Ku mano i ke ala
Menehune Crew
Clay Egan
Gary Hofacker
Jeff Kaohi
Mark Hubbard
Frank Whitman
Hooulu Aina
Machine Operators
Ho’ouka A.
Nawai Apia
Lance Fu-Taniguchi
Keaka Flores
Jonah Enrique
Jesse Cummings
Rider Cummings
Josh Mori
Punohu Kekaualua
Jason Makaneole
Musicians & Crew
Sight and Sounds
Bronson Aiwohi
Maluhia
John Mahi
Steve Mai’i
DJ Yaris
Solomon Kaawa
Food / Tents / Waste
Addison Bulosan
Addison Bulosan- Rice Street Business Association
Christy Souza / Wong
Kawika Smith
Nicolai Barca
Pelika Andrade
Mahi Tents and Events
Farmers that donated food and collaborated
Lo’i Kalo Farmers
Kumu Hula
Kaeo Bradford
Leihiʻilani Kirkpatrick
Leina’ala Jardin
Maka Herrod
Sabra Kauka
Snowbird Bento
Troy Lazaro
School Programs
Waimea High School
JROTC
Kaua’i High School
Boys Scouts Kaua’i
Athletics
Other Agencies
County EMS
County of Kaua’i
USFW & DOI
Various Groups & Volunteers
Kauhi Agoon
Grove Farms
Decorations ~ Kahea Hamakua & Kali’a Caberto
Dr. Evlsin Medical Crew
Wa’a ~ Chris Kauwe
Kaua’i T’s
Ice company
Japanese Grandma
Kaua’i Community College
Chock-Po’e Ohana
Aaron Char and Rayana Waiamau
Thelson Aana
Wesley Yadao and Ohana
Tyson
Flethcer, Nakai, and ohana
Hotel Groups
Banyon Harbor Resort
Foundations
Kauai Animal Education Foundation- Ohana Souza-Wong
Check-in Stations
Kamehameha Schools
Kaliko Mokuahi
Makana Fujimoto
Tylenn Morita
Erin Cobb-Adams
LaVerne Bishop – MH board member
Check-in Station Cont.
Leadership Kauai
Samia eastman
Karen eastman
Lexi jones
Mikal moranz
Earl Zulueta
Rachel Secretario
Alanna Baumann
Kaija eastman
Char Ravelo
Check-in Station Cont.
Hōkūala, Timbers Resorts
Anne Sachs
Naomi Lewanski & ‘ohana
Juan Gonzalez – Ocean Course
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO JOINED US PHYSICALLY AT ALAKOKO FISHPOND AND TO THE MANY MORE WHO JOINED US MENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY TO HELP PUT THIS HISTORIC EVENT IN THE MEMORIES FOR YEARS TO COME!
Thank you to our sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose contributions made it possible for our volunteers to do this meaningful work for E Ku Ana Ka Paia. Education, community engagement, and our kuleana to Alakoko is what keeps the loko iʻa alive and thriving. Thanks to your contributions, we were able to mobilize our teams of volunteers before, during, and after the event. Thank you for being integral partners rebuilding the 2,700ft wall.
Grant funded by Freeman Foundation, in cooperation with Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, Historic Hawaiʻi.
Machines
Allied Machinery
Canen Ho’okano
Drew Porter – BCI Contracting, Inc
Estrella
Hoku’ala
Josh Mori – IWI KUA
Jonah Enrique
Kikiaola
Kawika Smith – Kawika’s Tree Service, LLC
Aaron Hoff – Keala Foundation
Pat Porter
Buses
Kawaikini PCS
Hanalei Initiative
Island School
Helicopters (mahalo for rerouting during the event)
Air Kauai
Air Traffic Control
Airborne Aviation
Ali’i Helicopters
Blue Hawaiian
Hunter & Jerry Hudson
Island Helicopters
Jack Harter
Maunaloa
Safari Helicopters
Sunshine Helicopters
Pohaku
Haku/ Kauai vets
Teddy Blake – Malama Koloa
Operations
Dave McKay
Sound System & Stage
Maluhia Castillo
Kurt Pantohan
Rice Street Business Association – Addison Bulosan
Flights
Kuaaina Ulu Auamo
Air Traffic Control
Hunter And Jerry Hudson
Media
Akoni Bermoy
Andrew Vastola
Chris Kauwe & Sarah Blodgett
Cliff Mello
David Bergstrom
Gowan Ohana
Hoffman Ohana
Logan Sowder
Mark Holladay Lee/Leah Ta’ala
Teak
Tim Hennessy
Twyus Peahu
Organizations
Food Bank
IWI KUA
Kaiola Canoe Club
Kamehameha Schools
KUA
Menehune Water
Na Maka Onaona
Screen Printing by Na Pua Noeau
Rice Street Business Association
Waipa
Safety and Medical Team
AMS EMS
Kauai Police Department
Kauai Fire Department
Lee Evslin, MD
Warren Sparks, MD
Erin Carrington, PA-C
Lua
J & S Portable Toilets
Social Media
Purple Mai’a
Malama Huleia
Shave Ice Vendor
Concessions Hawaiʻi LLC
Screen Printing Station
Melia Chun of Na Pua Noeau
Beautiful videos created by our community
What we accomplished as a community
Seeing the fishpond activated was our biggest accomplishment. The week before and after our big event was inspiring. We had the uhau humu pōhaku community camping with us from across the pae ʻāina. Local businesses, machine operators, and media crews volunteers their time and efforts to be with us during this process. On the day of the event, we heard many Kauai natives sharing stories about their connection to the fishpond, and how powerful of an experience E Kū Ana Ka Paia was.
Although we faced a handful of challenges—from permits to working in high tides—the work we were able to do was truly transformative.
What’s next for Mālama Hulēʻia
We’ve been working non-stop since the E Ku Ana Ka Paia Event, and we’re excited to ride the momentum and enthusiasm generated by the mission of restoring Alakoko Fishpond. It was an inspirational day, and we continue in the spirit of Aloha ‘Āina. With the bones of the new retaining wall built, we now begin the work of reconstructing the kuāuna of the kuapā and rejuvenating the alawai/auwai situated in the mauka section of the fishpond.
Without your support, this would not be possible! Read more about our upcoming projects. Sign-up for our newsletter to receive information about volunteer opportunities at the fishpond, including our third Saturday Community Workdays.
Various Event Press
Mahalo to all the press outlets that covered our story spotlighting the work that our nonprofit organization does day in, day out. This event was a culmination of many efforts, and we appreciate the opportunity to amplify the voice of the Alakoko, pohaku, and our kūpuna through restoration work.
DLNR Press Release
Hawaiʻi Public Radio
Howzdisguy Podcast
Hawaiʻi News Now
Malama Huleia 