Uhau’iole & Opaeka'a Valley Watershed Restoration
A landscape of profound connectivity, Uhau’iole & Opaeka'a Valley in Wailua ahupuaa is where ancestral waterways meet generational responsibility. Our mission is to restore the flow of water and growing of taro in these valleys and preserve the cultural integrity of this sacred wahi pana's of wailua
Moʻolelo
Historical & Cultural Significance
Site Focus: Watershed restoration and regenerative food systems
• Restoration of the Uhauʻiole & Opaeka'a Valley Stream Flow • Cultivation of a taro-based food forest gardens • Removal and ongoing maintenance of invasive Albizia, African tulip trees, hau bush, and guava• Preservation and care of existing native plants including pūhala / lau hala, mountain apple, and lāʻi / tī plants
Project Size: 8 acres
Protecting these valleys in wailua ahupuaa ensures that the spiritual and physical sustenance provided by the ʻāina remains intact for generations to come, fostering a space for true cultural resurgence.
Restoration Initiatives
Our current restoration efforts at Uhau'iole & Opaeka'a Valley focuses on reviving stream flow, ancestral food systems and rehabilitating the natural ecosystem through community-led action.