If you see a violation in the MLCD, call it in to DLNR's Hotline at 587-0077

Our Mission

Working to replenish and sustain the natural and cultural resources of the Pupukea and Waimea Ahupua'a for present and future generations through active community stewardship, education, and partnerships.

Weekend Newsletter

NEW! See what we did May 17 at Sharks' Cove click here..

In this issue:

Tide Pool Talk Story Community Event

Ka Papa Kai Students Visit the Waikiki Aquarium

We Have Switched to Summer Hours!

Ocean Awareness Training

Don't miss your chance to take part in this course, which will provide multi-disciplinary knowledge of Hawai'i's unique marine environment.
Click here for more info!

Critter of the Month

Humpback Cowrie

picture courtesy of Sandi Strickland
Click here to learn more

Upcoming Events

click here to see Calendar

Get involved!
Please stop by the outreach tent
at Pupukea (Sharks Cove)
any Saturday 8-4
Read about ways you can participate.

Pūpūkea Beach Park Master Plan

A long-awaited master plan by the City and County of Honolulu for Pūpūkea Beach Park is now in draft.
Comment deadline extended
to Jan 31
Click here to learn more

Volunteers Needed

Photo: A couple of our fantastic, dedicated volunteers: Jimmy (left), Colette (right) and MPW staff Jenny (center).

Do you love the ocean and want to help protect our fragile marine ecosystem? MPW is seeking dedicated volunteers to help us with our Saturday Community Outreach operations. Tasks include tent set up and break down, conducting in-water fish and species counts, water quality testing, human use monitoring, beach clean-ups, community education, observation and compliance and much more. Please come join our amazing volunteers and be a part of protecting our marine environment! For more information please contact Jenny Yagodich at jenny@pupukeawaimea.org.