Our Team.
The Hanalei Watershed Hui is a community based non profit organization guided by a Board of Directors.
Born in pre-revolutionary Cuba and raised in post colonial Puerto Rico, I was nurtured on the brow of the ocean all my life.
In 1974 motivated by a higher calling, moved to Hawaii in the pursuit of waves.
Over the years managed to sea kayak around Kaua’i, paddle the inhabited Hawaiian chain from Big Island back to Kaua’i, and start Kayak Kaua’i while raising with my wife, two spoiled daughters.
When not in the water, I can often be found in the river, seas and mountains of Alaska, Nepal or Patagonia.
A life member, I was for many years the Outings Chair for the Kaua’i Chapter of the Sierra Club.
As President of the Hanalei Watershed Hui I continue to explore Hanalei and environs, many of its nooks and crannies, …areas that all worth respecting, fostering and preserving.
Micco Godinez bio
Micco Godinez
President
After the 2018 floods, the Hui embarked on an ambitious update of the Plan. In 2021, HWH received funding to complete training and equipping designate zone captains from Hanalei to Ha'ena.
Volunteer for Makai Watch and improve the protection of our marine resources.
The Hanalei Makai Watch Program is hiring a part time program and volunteer coordinator.
This is a two year contract position. Training and supplies are provided.
Contact: makaala@hanaleiwatershedhui.org for information.
Final Report now available.
This project is providing information to the Hanalei community to determine the best actions to reduce the impacts of flooding in the Hanalei Basin.
Hanalei Weather & Conditions
USGS Hanalei River gauge. Road closes when gauge height reaches approximately 5 ft.
Hawaii Tides provides daily and monthly tide chart for Hanalei.
Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) Rules for Hanalei
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Newell's Shearwater
Fledging Season on Kauai
Newell's Shearwaters are native sea birds that nest in burrows in the ground in the upper forest areas of Kaua'i. From September 15 to December 15, the young birds take their first flight to sea to begin their adult life of fishing and flying. This first flight is a true leap of faith and instinct. Guided by the moon they head out to sea to learn the ways of the ocean and wind.
We can help them by turning all outside lights down or off and keeping interior lights low next to windows.
More information can be found here: saveourshearwaters.org