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 Hawaii is a member of the Southwest States and Pacific Islands Water Quality Coordination Team |
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| Project Name: | Assessment and Protection Plan for Nawiliwili Watershed |
| ASO Log No.: | 02-104 |
| Start/End Date: | October 2001 to August 2004 |
| Federal Funds: | $106,080 (FY99) |
| Matching Funds: | $107,903.00 |
| Contractor: | Ali El-Kadi University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resource Research Center Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: (808) 956-6331 Fax: (808) 956-5512 Email: aly@soest.hawaii.edu |
| Background/ Overview: |
Nawiliwili Bay is fed by three main streams: Huleia, Puali and Nawiliwili Streams. Currently the bay and Nawiliwili and Heleia Streams are listed as water quality impaired due to excessive turbidity. The Bay is also listed as being impaired by excessive nutrients, enterococci, and chlorophyll a. Many of the streams in this watershed drain into and cause pollution condition in the Bay. Streams, harbor sites and beaches are used by residents and tourists for many water recreational activities. |
| Objectives/Goals: | This three-phase study will assess current pollution levels and identify sources of contamination for the Nawiliwili Watershed. It is also aimed at developing a restoration and protection plan for the watershed. |
| Methods Employed: | • Validate and document existing environmental data (phase
I) • Identify current sources of pollution and contamination (phase II) • Develop a restoration and protection plan for the watershed |
| Pollutants of Concern: | Nutrients, enterococci, and chlorophyll a |
| Watershed: | Nawiliwili Watershed, island of Kauai |
| Size of Project: | 333 acres |
| Affected Water Bodies: | Nawiliwili Bay |
| Deliverables: | Restoration and protection plan |
