Hanalei Watershed Action Plan

Monitor Water Quality and the Biota in Hanalei River and Bay

Project Description: 

Monitor water quality and the biota in the Haneli River, Hanalei Bay, and the other 3 streams entering the Bay. Measure the bacteria, turbidity, and nutrients in the waters of Hanalei on a regular basis. Conduct regular sampling for o'opu, their larvae and the juveniles.

Project Status: 
Active Project
Funding Status: 
Funded
Priority: 
Med
Project Lead: 
Hanalei WaterShed Hui
Partners: 
AECOS Incorporated
University of Washington
US Environmental Protection Agency
Waipa Foundation
Accomplishments : 
  • EPA Targeted Watershed Initiatiive supports monitoring
  • Bacteria data collected regularly since 2001
  • Turbidity data collected regularly since 2003
  • LTEMP done regularly since 2000
  • Data presented at local meetings, annual meeting of Hawaii Conservation Conference and at EPA Watershed Initiative meeting
Plan of Action: 
  • On a weekly basis mesure entrococcus indicator bacteria and turbidity in the waters of Hanalei.
  • On a monthly basis measure the above plus nutrients and total suspended sediment.
  • On a weekly basis conduct Long Term Ecological Moitoring Program surveys of O'opu.