Programs

Practical work to reduce wildfire risk and support the Kula community.

Mālama Kula runs multiple programs focused on land stewardship, fire and storm safety, and community resilience. Operating as an integrated, full-circle lifecycle, our work moves from urgent risk mitigation to resource processing and, long term, native ecology restoration. Each program addresses a different part of the same goal: keeping people and homes safe while helping the ʻāina thrive.

Fire Prevention & Safety

Reducing wildfire risk through proactive fuel management and early readiness.

Overview

Fire Prevention & Safety protects people, homes, and land by reducing the conditions that allow wildfires to spread. Through vegetation management and early detection, the program focuses on prevention first — helping Kula stay safer long before an emergency begins.

Green Waste Management

Helping residents remove green waste to reduce fuel loads and maintain defensible space.

Overview

Green Waste Management reduces dangerous fuel buildup while giving residents practical ways to handle organic waste. The program keeps neighborhoods cleaner, safer, and more fire resilient by making green waste removal accessible and reliable.

Community Events & Resources

Strengthening community resilience through connection, support, and shared knowledge.

Overview

Community Events & Resources helps to build a more resilient community, while strengthening the social networks that sustain recovery and preparedness. The program connects residents to information, services, and gatherings that build trust and mutual support.

Hazard & Erosion Mitigation

Reducing environmental hazards while advocating for safer infrastructure and land stability.

Overview

Hazard & Erosion Mitigation protects the community from landscape instability and preventable infrastructure risks. The program focuses on identifying hazards, stabilizing affected areas, and advocating for action when public safety is at stake.

Water Capture & Storage

Capturing overlooked water to strengthen emergency readiness and agricultural resilience.

Overview

Water Capture & Storage develops systems that preserve non-potable water for firefighting, land restoration, and agricultural support. The program explores practical ways to capture stormwater and natural runoff so it can serve the community when it is needed most.