BE Pono
Mauka:
Show Aloha! Some people have recently moved here and others have families who have been here for generations. Respect the culture and traditions of those who have come before you.
Be mindful, everything we do on land ultimately ends up in the ocean. Properly dispose of trash even if it's not yours, minimize pesticides and fertilizer use, and avoid chemical soaps or substances that ultimately end up in our storm drains and out into the bay.
Do your best to retain rainwater on your property so that it can recharge the groundwater instead of carrying sediments and pollutants out into the ocean. Land based pollution is the number one problem that affects the health of Maunalua Bay!
Plant native plant species, grow your own food, and buy produce from local farmers. Help our native forests and help our community by supporting local agriculture and reducing our dependence on imported foods. Maunalua was once home to thriving farmlands and an abundance of food!
Get out and learn. Maunalua is filled with amazing natural resources and important cultural sites. Go out and learn about them and their history and develop a relationship with these places. People will naturally protect things that they love and care about.
Makai:
Show Aloha! The ocean is for everyone! Share it, enjoy it, and be mindful of your impact and it might affect those around you who also like to enjoy it.
Respect the rules! Whether your a recreational user or commercial company, there are rules that apply to Maunalua Bay to make it an ocean park that is enjoyable for everyone. Show respect to all the other ocean users by following the rules.
Take only what you need. Fishing has been an important part of Maunalua’s past for centuries. Lets preserve this tradition by harvesting fish responsibly and taking only what you need so that the bay will have healthy fish populations for many generations to come. Let the small ones live and let the big ones breed and keep an eye out for people who might be exploiting our fisheries.
Go slow! Whats the rush? Speeding in watercrafts have caused injuries and deaths out in the bay. Don't endanger the lives of others or your own. Swimmers, divers, and surfers deserve the peace of mind to know that the boats around them are looking out for them and not putting their lives in harms way.
Be a good steward of Maunalua Bay and give back. Whether picking up trash, volunteering with local non-profits, or finding other ways to get involved, do your part by finding ways to contribute to making Maunalua a better place.