From Grassroots Advocacy to Cultural Stewardship

For 19 years, Save Honolua Coalition has been a primary advocate for Honolua, protecting its environmental and cultural resources. Stopping large-scale commercial development in 2014 was a landmark victory, but never the end goal. Since 2007, we have envisioned a future where Honolua is cared for through community management that addresses commercial impact, prioritizes cultural use, and supports the ahupuaʻa, land and reef together. Now, with the support of our community, the State of Hawaiʻi, Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Trust for Public Lands, and many other partners, that vision is happening. We stand at the threshold of establishing the Puʻuhonua o Honolua Cultural Sanctuary Plan.

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Save Honolua Coalition, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land, has been awarded funding through the Hawaiʻi Legacy Lands Conservation Program to acquire 17 acres of privately owned land in Honolua for long-term, community-based management.

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Check link in bio for short summary video of Pu‘uhonua O Honolua Cultural Sanctuary Plan. https://youtu.be/G9m4eozyO70?si=yqlvQyhl0Q2iRH1I

Please submit a comment now at the FAA site for this important issue. It is due by tomorrow.
https://tinyurl.com/2p3pts3a

Porta Potties Return to Honolua

Back in March, the porta potties at Honolua Bay were removed—and it quickly became clear that no existing company could or would step up. The long drive, high use, and risk of vandalism meant no one was willing

It’s always so fulfilling to see waʻa in the bay. We’re so proud of Hui O Waʻa Kaulua, Captain Timmy, and crew. This is how it was meant to be. Happy Birthday Moʻokiha O Piʻilani!

Mahalo to the commercial boats for respecting this space

We are grateful to Trilogy for vacating Honolua Bay today to honor the birthday of Moʻokiha O Piʻilani and respect shown for the the cultural significance of Honolua.

The industry recently repaired the third mooring after the Hula Girl grounding, and now the commercial industry is back in full swing for summer.

Many people believe Honolua is a preserve—but it’s not. If it were, regulations would limit

Active Projects

Makai Watch Table

Save Honolua manages and operates an informational and monitoring desk at Honolua Bay in close partnership with the Department of Land & Natural Resources and The Nature Conservancy.
This collaborative effort ensures effective stewardship and protection of the Bay’s natural resources by providing visitors with valuable information and facilitating ongoing environmental monitoring. Through this initiative, Save Honolua supports conservation efforts, promotes responsible visitor behavior, and helps safeguard the ecological health of the area for future generations.
Honolua Bridge Replacement

For over a decade, we have diligently monitored the bridge project and consistently advocated for maintaining it as a one-lane crossing.
Despite multiple proposals from developers aiming to expand the bridge to two lanes, the community’s commitment to preserving the current scale has remained unwavering. We are now anticipating the construction of a new one-lane bridge in the near future, reflecting the community’s voice and dedication to thoughtful development.