nps 319 | molokai watersheds | moomomi | project 04-196
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| Project Name: | Red Dirt of Moomomi |
| ASO Log No.: | 04-196 |
| Start/End Date: | October 2003 to October 2005 |
| Federal Funds: | $103,750.00 |
| Matching Funds: | $210,015.00 |
| Contractor: | Karen M. Holt, Executive Director Molokai Community Service Council P.O. Box 1046 Kaunakaki, HI 96748 Phone: (808) 553-3244 Fax: (808) 553-3370 Email: mcsc@aloha.net |
| Background/ Overview: |
Soil erosion is a problem in the Hoolehua saddle portion of Molokai. The natural vegetation was not adapted to withstand heavy grazing by introduced animals since the early 19th century nor to cattle ranching and pineapple production in the 20th century. Degradation of coastal waters and shoreline habitat is a serious problem after every heavy rainfall due to upland erosion. |
| Objectives/Goals: | To demonstrate a low-cost, low-technology system to control further erosion of coastal lands in and around Moomomi Bay, Molokai. |
| Methods Employed: | • Enhance vegetation cover • Close most 4-wheel drive tracks and redirect vehicle traffic onto one access road • Stabilize 1000 ft of gullies and gulches using rocks • Monitor water quality before, during and after conservation measures • Youth educational activities |
| Pollutants of Concern: | Turbidity |
| Watershed: | Moomomi Bay, island of Molokai |
| Size of Project: | Not described in report |
| Affected Water Bodies: | Not described in report |
| Deliverables: | • Environmental science curriculum |
