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    The Nature Conservancy — Wetlands Restoration for Ecosystem and Community Resilience in He’eia O’ahu

    To restore function in a degraded but historically, culturally, and ecologically important watershed on O‘ahu’s Eastern Coast, The Nature Conservancy worked closely with local partners and used an adaptive management approach to ensure successful wetland restoration.

    Year
    2022

    Details

    Hazards
    Flooding – General
    Water Quality
    Assets
    Cultural and Community Services
    Natural Areas and Wildlife
    Sources
    National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Kako‘o ‘Ōiwi He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve NOAA Office for Coastal Management State of Hawaiʻi | Division of Aquatic Resources Hawai'i Community Development Authority Paepae o He‘eia Papahana Kuaola Ko‘olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club University of Hawai'i

    Follow the link below to access this case study published by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation:

    Case Study: The Nature Conservancy – Wetlands Restoration for Ecosystem and Community Resilience in He’eia O’ahu »

    Organizations

    National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
    Kako‘o ‘Ōiwi
    He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve

    Steps to Resilience

    Get Started
    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action
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