Case Study

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

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