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Talk story with Nohopapa Hawai'i LLC. Topic: Nu'uanu's 'Auwai and the Effort to Preserve Our Freshwater Heritage with Tehani Quitevis at our July 16, 2026 meeting.
Stay tuned for our next 'auwai meeting!
Share your 'auwai stories by scanning the QR code below or click HERE to upload your memories directly into the Google Form. Mahalo!
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.
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.
Last Update: July 19, 2026
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