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Description:
Author(s):
Malama Kahalawai, Inc.
Title:
Mitigation of upland impacts on coral in West Maui watersheds (HI)
Publication Date:
2012
Publication Place:
Lahaina, HI
Institution:
Malama Kahalawai, Inc.
Page(s):
9
Type Period Note:
Final Programmatic Report, 7/1/2011 - 12/31/2012
Abstract:
"This project is to finish a 0.6 mile portion of a 1.8 mile ungulate fence to mitigate disturbance to soils in upland watershed areas. Project will protect downstream priority coral ecosystems from harmful runoff and sedimentation. The two principle deliverables of completing a 0.6 miles section of ungulate proof fence and completing an N-SPECT model for the Honolua Watershed has been achieved. The 0.6 mile portion of the total 1.8 mile fence is a critical link in protecting the integrity of the watershed and will help to prevent ungulate disturbance to the forest understory once all the ungulates are removed from within the fenced area. The N-SPECT model has also given us an impression of how important ungulate removal from the Mauka Watershed may be to improving water quality. Results of the model indicate that the headwaters of the Honolua Watershed above the completed fence line, are responsible for a significant portion of whole watershed sediment export (possibly 37 to 77%). Upper watershed areas experience more rainfall and contribute more overall to the water quality of the watershed. The headwaters will also respond the fastest and with greatest benefit to conservation efforts."
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Notes:
Funded by NOAA CRCP grant NA10NOS4630103 and NFWF/Legacy Grant Project ID: 0302.11.026707
Grant Number(s):
NA10NOS4630103
NFWF 0302.11.026707
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