nps 319 | molokai watersheds| manawainui | project manawainui
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| Project Name: | Manawainui Watershed Conservation Planning Project |
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| Start/End Date: | 1995 |
| Federal Funds: | |
| Matching Funds: | |
| Contractor: | Carl Evensen University of Hawaii – CTAHR Department of Natural Resources and Environ. Management 1910 East-West Road, Sherman Lab Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 956-8825 |
| Background/ Overview: |
Coastal and marine ecosystems along the entire south coast of Molokai have been degraded by sediment-laden runoff that has damaged beaches, reefs, fishponds, and marine life. Traditional recreational and fishing uses of this coastline have been severely impacted by these sediments and associated nutrients. This problem prompted the Department of Health to designate the area a Water Quality Limited Segment in 1990. |
| Objectives/Goals: | To plan, design, and recommend land treatment measures that can reduce sedimentation and chemical contamination, and improve water quality in coastal areas and the aquifer of the Manawainui Watershed. |
| Methods Employed: | • Complete an inventory and general assessment of the physical
watershed • Develop a conservation plan • Develop an overall watershed plan and report • Conduct a community education program on conservation and water quality |
| Pollutants of Concern: | Sediment, nutrients |
| Watershed: | Manawainui Watershed, island of Molokai |
| Size of Project: | 8,886 acres |
| Affected Water Bodies: | South shore of Molokai, Kualapuu aquifer |
| Deliverables: | Final report with in-depth information about the watershed, including maps, references, and resources. |
