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He‘eia Estuary Restoration Project Management Transitions
(Far left) A Hui o Ko‘olaupoko staff member conducts monthly water quality monitoring throughout the project site. (Left) A Hui o Ko‘olaupoko worker stands on the banks of He‘eia stream in an area ready to be out- planted with native plants. PHOTOS COURTESY HUI O KO‘OLAUPOKO
Hui o Ko‘olaupoko has managed native plants and community volunteers at the He‘eia Estuary Restoration Project at He‘eia State Park in Windward O‘ahu since early 2015. However, its time as caretaker of the es- tuary at the park has come to an end, and its last on-site workday took place Sept. 1.
projects, solicit funding and facilitate community partici- pation.
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The state Department of Land and Natural Resourc- es’ Division of State Parks will transition management of the restoration area to the He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve.
of this place, and we know how to carry this kuleana. It will be an honor to do so,” states He‘eia NERR manag- er Kawika Winter.
that the group has worked systematically to remove in- vasive mangrove and other non-native vegetation from 7 acres along the stream and land.
functionality, restored habi- tat for native aquatic species, opened foraging areas for shore and marsh birds, and allowed for reintroduction of native plants.
ect site to learn about and lend a hand to the efforts.
Through that method, it works to restore an area during the grant phase and equip the landowner or subse- quent caretaker for successful long-term management.
“The He‘eia NERR and its collaborative partners are looking forward to taking over the restoration of the muliwai (stream mouth cor- ridor). We are deeply com- mitted to pono stewardship
The goal of the Hui o Ko‘olaupoko project is to improve water quality and fish habitat in He‘eia Stream Estuary.
As a small nonprofit, HOK officials explain that the organization does not own or lease any land. In- stead, it works with willing landowners to implement
“Our time working at He‘eia Estuary has been one thatwewillholdfondlyinour hearts,” states HOK project director Kristen Nālani Kāne.
HOK officials explain
They note that these ef- forts have improved stream
HOK has also hosted more 5,000 volunteers to the proj-
For more information, visit huihawaii.org.
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