Illegal campers leave an incredible amount of trash in the valley. All of this has to be double bagged, hauled down to the beach for removal by kayak to zodiac, or helicopter as funds allow. Illegal campers leave ridiculous amounts of trash at illegal campsites all over the valley. They assist State Parks in annual clean-ups which usually involves bagging and hauling the trash to the maintenance hut for removal. This effort has enabled the archeologists to map areas that were not done previously.
All westside residents are automatically members.
The council will represent the community's interest through media, legislature and all issues that concern the waters located on the Westside of Kaua'i. You can relay current information for public education and awareness or maintain the waters in their specific districts. Other activities are being scheduled. The position has been vacant for over a year and they hope that it will be refilled soon, so they can renew the effort. This service trip to maintain the Sierra Club's trail over Hihimanu Mountain is also a hike that gives great views of Hanalei.