Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 24, Number 8, 1 August 2007 — Waikalua fishpond [ARTICLE]

Waikalua fishpond

What does an ancient Hawaiian fishpond look like? How did our kūpuna (ancestors) build and maintain it? What kinds of fish were grown and harvested from the loko i'a (fishpond)? Find out - and help out - at a lā hana, or work day, at the Waikalua Loko fishpond in Kāne'ohe. On Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon, 'ohana, individu-

als and school and community groups will have an opportunity to learn about the fishpond while supporting restoration efforts. Volunteers will spend time removing mangrove - an invasive tree that traps silt and prevents water circulation in the pond. Depending on the tides, volunteers may also have opportunity to help rebuild the 350-year-old pond wall. Pre-registration is required, and volunteers will need to wear covered shoes, sunscreen and clothes that they don't mind getSee BRIEFS on page IG L

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ting dirty. To register, contact Ka'ōhua at 843-1217 or e-mail kaohua@hawaii.rr.com. The fishpond is located just ma kai of Pū'ōhala Elementary School in Kāne'ohe.