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| Project Name: | Kalihi-Community Resource Improvement Stream Project (KCRISP) Phase I |
| ASO Log No.: | 98-391 |
| Start/End Date: | October 2000 to October 2002 |
| Federal Funds: | $75,000.00 |
| Matching Funds: | $58,000.00 |
| Contractor: | Donna Wong Hawaii’s Thousand Friends 205 Hahani Street PMB 202 Kailua, Hawaii, 96734 Phone & Fax (808) 262-0682 Email: htf@lava.net |
| Background/ Overview: |
Kalihi Stream and its tributaries Kamanaiki Stream and Kaewai Stream empty into Keehi Lagoon. The lagoon has been designated as a Category One, Second Tier, Water Quality Limited Segment. |
| Objectives/Goals: | Kalihi CRISP I will provide community education about the importance of a watershed, care and management of Kalihi Stream, and pollution mitigation. |
| Methods Employed: | • Work
with youth groups in a series of workshops and classes to address
polluted run-off, environmental awareness and stewardship. • Develop and distribute information brochures. Materials were translated into Samoan, Ilocano, and Hawaiian • Conduct presentations to area schools • Conduct project logo contest • Conduct four community fairs • Conduct five stream clean-ups • Publish seven project newsletters |
| Pollutants of Concern: | Household garbage, fertilizers, pesticides, bacteria |
| Watershed: | Kalihi Watershed, island of Oahu |
| Size of Project: | 1/3 mile stretch of Kalihi Steam and riparian area |
| Affected Water Bodies: | Kalihi Stream, Kamanaiki Stream, Kaewai Stream, Keehi Lagoon |
| Deliverables: | • “Stream
Friendly Gardening” publication • “Plenty Ways to Help your Stream” publication • Project newsletters |
