Hui O Ka Wai Ola

Hui O Ka Wai Ola (Association Of The Living Waters) is a group of water quality champions that is dedicated to measuring and sharing the status of Maui Nui's ocean water. Comprised of community member volunteers, scientists, supporters, and partner groups, Hui O Ka Wai Ola recognizes the value of a clean ocean for all of Hawai'i's residents, visitors, and natural resources.

The state of Hawai'i sets limits for pollutants that, when exceeded, inform us when our water quality is degraded. The Department of Health (DOH) Clean Water Branch monitors coastal water quality at stations around the state and is encouraging more partnerships for quality assured monitoring. That’s where we come in. Our group regularly measures coastal waters for pollutants that can harm our coral reefs and human health. We compare our findings with these limits and are able to inform our communities and decision-makers when our ocean water needs our kokua (help). Through our work, Hui O Ka Wai Ola offers Maui Nui a more comprehensive and timely understanding of its water quality, and thus, its quality of life.

Meet the Clean Ocean Team!

Meet the volunteers, scientists, and partner groups at the heart of Hui O Ka Wai Ola.

The Team

Explore Maui's water quality

Learn where and what we are testing, and take a look at our findings.

Data

Become a volunteer or donor!

Please join Hui O Ka Wai Ola by contributing your talents and treasures!

Join us!

DONATE YOUR TREASURE

Partners

Hui O Ka Wai Ola is a partnership between the following organizations:

Lab Partners

The following entities provide lab space for Hui O Ka Wai Ola:

Funders

The following entities provide valuable support for Hui O Ka Wai Ola:

100 Women Who Care - Maui, DWJ Smith Family Charitable Fund, Austin Family DAF, Brad and Sherry Eichhorst Gift Fund, Barbara Savitt, and many other generous private donors

Photos: Header, Footer, Hui O Ka Wai Ola - The Nature Conservancy (Alana Yurkanin); Meet the Clean Ocean Team - Ananda Stone; Explore Maui's water quality - Bill Rathfon; Become a volunteer or donor - Dana Reed

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