Speaker: Ms. Sandy Ward
Abstract:
It is clear that the watersheds of the ʻEwa district (moku) must be the focus of intense restoration and research efforts. Eight ʻEwa moku watersheds feed into Pearl Harbor (Puʻuloa) and include extensive shoreline wetlands, our island’s primary drinking water aquifer, and thriving nearshore fisheries, all of which were historically abundant. While these waters continue to be impacted by pollution, neglect, and insufficient agency collaboration, there are reasons to be optimistic. This presentation will describe how a relatively new community non-profit is developing innovative approaches to restoration in the region. From a community perspective that includes concerns about food and water security, this presentation includes a call to the scientific community to focus their efforts on the challenges associated with the waters of Puʻuloa. Current and potential research collaborations play a vital role in positive, impactful, and community-driven change.
February 24, 2023 recording (click here)
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May 6, 2022 Recording (click here)