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Next meeting Thurs., July 17 @ 5:00
From left to right: Puanani Lalakea (Daughter), Lynn Lalakea (Founder), and Lisa Wong (Current Coordinator)
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
Lynn Lalakea
Lynn Lalakea
October 31, 1932 - February 24, 2025
October 31, 1932 - February 24, 2025
Lynn (Carolyn) Lalakea passed away peacefully in her home on Dowsett Avenue. She was a beloved friend, neighbor, and community pillar. Lynn and her late husband Tom shared a lifelong commitment to preserving the history, culture, and legacy of the Nuʻuanu ʻauwai. Together, they founded Hui Mālama 'Auwai O Nu'uanu. Her quiet strength and deep aloha left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
We were featured on the FRONT PAGE of the Honolulu Star Advertiser! To read the entire article, please click here or see below.
E mālama ʻoe i ka ʻāina, e mālama ka ʻāina ia ʻoe.
Take care of the land and the land will take care of you.
MISSION
MISSION
Our mission is to protect and preserve our Native Hawaiian water systems in Nu'uanu Valley, O'ahu through community education, collaboration, and advocacy efforts.
What is an 'auwai?
An 'auwai is a traditional Hawaiian irrigation system used to divert water from streams to lo'i kalo (taro patches) and other agricultural areas. These systems were carefully designed to distribute water fairly among farmers while maintaining a sustainable balance with the natural ecosystem. In traditional Hawaiian society, the management of the 'auwai was a communal responsibility ensuring that water use supported both agriculture and the health of the watershed.
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CONTACT
CONTACT
Email: NuuanuAuwai@gmail.com
For a complete directory of organizations and volunteers in the community who you can reach out to for help, please click here.
Last Update: March 17, 2025
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