Grant 76455 (Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife)

Develop designs and implement innovative demonstration projects for removing accumulated vegetation from Kawainui Marsh, eradicating invasive mangrove from the entire Kailua watershed, restoring native riparian species and habitats, and building community capacity to support ongoing restoration efforts. Project will improve flood resilience of the Kailua community while restoring habitat for three federally endangered waterbirds.