Storm surge from Hurricane Lowell has caused significant damage to the dunes that help protect the last-remaining traditional Hawaiian salt-making area of Kauai's Salt Pond.
22 families of Hui Hana Pa'akai o Hanapēpē manage the site, harvesting pa'akai (solidified sea salt) using natural underground ocean wells and clay-sealed beds. Following sacred cultural traditions, this salt is only gifted or exchanged, never sold.
The Hui has organized a community restoration event to be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Community Restoration Effort
- Cleanup Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Meet at the big pavilion (site access is permitted for volunteers assisting with recovery)
- Activities: Clearing debris, redistributing sand, and rebuilding the protective dunes ahead of winter swells.
- What to Bring: Volunteers are asked to bring their own shovels, hoes, buckets, gloves, wheelbarrows, and drinking water. Lunch will be provided.
6 comments:
I love my pa'akai with onions, when eating Hawaiian food.
hoping they can save the area
I hope tons of people show up. A bit too laborious for me - using the old lady excuse.
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Me too!
I no can anymore. I'd probably get hurt.
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