Protecting Paʻakai in Hanapēpē

From Mauna Kea to Hanapēpē, development threatens sacred spaces and Native Hawaiian cultural practices across the pae ʻāina.
Right off the coast of Kauaʻi, 22 salt maker families of Hanapēpē have passed on the traditional methods of making paʻakai (Hawaiian salt) for generations. Each year, the families dig wells, harvest a special clay from the area, and mālama the salt bed to produce paʻakai for the community. However, outside forces such as a powerful Las Vegas-based helicopter company, flooding, pollution, and homelessness all endanger this cultural practice. In this video, the Hanapēpē salt makers share their story.
OHA continues to monitor and coordinate with the Kaua’i Planning Department regarding Port Allen Airport activities adjacent to the Hanapēpē Salt Ponds, to advocate for policies that will help protect the site and cultural practices from being negatively impacted by airport operations. Follow the Office of Hawaiian Affairs online for updates on the Hanapēpē Salt Ponds and other key issues from the Native Hawaiian community.
Sign a petition at Change.org to show your support for the Hui Hana Paʻakai o Hanapēpē.
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Mahalo to Hui Hana Paʻakai o Hanapēpē and Kauai-TV for sharing manaʻo and images for this video.

[@ohawaiki]

I called the Mavericks company. I’m gonna write them letters too!! How arrogant!!! Get out of Hawaii!!

[@BraddahHuna]

They needs 270 justice!!!

[@MrApplebumPS]

It seems to me by the look of the trucks in this video that they are locals and should know better. Just barricade to property and tell the local authorities to go to hell if they don't want to help protect the native tradition. Hope things have changed for the better since this was posted.

[@Meglagoof]

Tried to sign the petition and I wasn't able too.. like it didn't redirect me to where I could actually sign

[@OHAHawaii]

Please try this link chng.it/4S7v6ZvGR7. Mahalo!

[@DrAlvinEng]

@@OHAHawaii I just used that link and it worked for me! I hope you all are successful getting your situation straightened out!!

[@sandramorey2529]

I just used the link to sign the petition. It worked. Mahalo