Aloha mai kākou,

Our community continues to stand strong in protecting Turtle Bay, iwi kūpuna, endangered species habitat, and the rural character of Koʻolauloa. Developers are pushing forward based on outdated studies, outdated agreements, and insufficient cultural consultation, but our collective voice is making a real impact.

At the recent Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) hearing, the commission deferred Turtle Bay’s permit because of data gaps, missing development context, and lack of Ka Paʻakai consultation — a decision made possible because our community showed up.

With this item returning soon (Dec. 16 or later), your voice remains essential.

Below are three powerful ways to support the mission of Kūpaʻa Kuilima right now:

1️⃣ SUBMIT TESTIMONY TO CWRM (Most Urgent)
CWRM commissioners cited serious concerns with the applicant’s reliance on:
 • Outdated 2013 SEIS and 2012 CIA
 • Missing cultural consultation
 • Absence of an adequate Ka Paʻakai analysis
 • Incomplete responses to iwi kūpuna concerns
 • No full development context

Your testimony ensures that the commission continues to demand transparency, pono process, and real accountability.

✔️ Submit your testimony (see earlier update for details):
 🔗 https://forms.gle/rU3ueXjkfQeKdd618

Even a few sentences in your own words makes a difference.

2️⃣ DONATE DIRECTLY TO KŪPAʻA KUILIMA (Tax-Deductible)
We are now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, meaning your donations are tax-deductible and directly support:
 • Advocacy for a new SEIS and SMA
 • Environmental and cultural research
 • Community organizing and education
 • Protection of iwi kūpuna, endangered species, and shoreline

Ways to Give:
 💚 Venmo: @Kupaakuilima4ever
 💚 Linktree: linktr.ee/kupaakuilima
 💚 Mail checks to:
 Kūpaʻa Kuilima
 56-193 Pualalea Street
 Kahuku, HI 96731

Every contribution strengthens our ability to protect this ʻāina.

3️⃣ SUPPORT THROUGH HULI25 (Nov 1–Dec 31)
Through Hawaiʻi People’s Fund’s annual HULI25 fundraiser, 50% of your donation comes directly back to Kūpaʻa Kuilima when you select our name from the dropdown.

Your gift helps sustain:
 • Community-led advocacy
 • Systems change rooted in aloha ʻāina
 • Protection of Kahuku Lewa and Koʻolauloa’s cultural and environmental resources

➡️ Donate via HPF: bit.ly/huli2025
 (Be sure to select “Kūpaʻa Kuilima”)

This is a powerful way to deepen your impact during Makahiki season.

4️⃣ BUY A KŪPAʻA KUILIMA T-SHIRT
Our new shirts, designed by Kelsey Ige (@alohawares), honor the resilience of the hala tree and the fragile beauty of the ʻilima — symbols of strength, protection, and aloha ʻāina.

🌺 Sizes S–4XL | $30 | Limited supply
 📌 Order: linktr.ee/kupaakuilima

Every purchase helps fund our movement.

Together, we remain Kūpaʻa.
Mahalo nui for your continued dedication to protecting the future of Turtle Bay. With your testimony, generosity, and solidarity, we can ensure that development decisions honor our kūpuna, uplift community voices, and protect ʻāina for generations to come.

Me ka ʻoiaʻiʻo,
Kūpaʻa Kuilima