Take the Aloha Pledge

How I Will Actively Participate:

• I will take time to learn about the Hawaiian culture and people.
• I will remember I am a guest here and that others are not on vacation.
• I will stay in legal and licensed visitor accommodations.
• I will give fish and other wildlife space. I know feeding sea life can damage their health and disrupt behavior.
• I will stay off the reef. I understand even brushing coral can kill a whole coral colony.
• I will give space to fishermen so I do not scare the catch away.
• I will only use “reef safe” sunscreens and bug repellent products free of oxybenzone and parabens to avoid ocean and stream contamination.
• I will look for welcoming signage to let me know if an area is public. If none is visible I will not intrude.
• I will buy flowers and produce from the store or a farmers market and never pick from someone’s yard.
• I will clean and decontaminate all footwear and hiking gear with 70% alcohol or 10% bleach solution toprevent both Rapid Ohiʻa Death and other invasive species from spreading.
• I will protect special places by never geotagging when using social media.
• I will pick up my trash and any I may pass by.
• I will always give aloha, kindness and respect before taking this special experience with me.