December 2017 Staff Meeting
Mauka to Makai- The Waikīkī Ahupua‘a
This meeting provided some background and exposure to the Mānoa-Ala Wai-Waikīkī watershed on the island of O‘ahu, moku of Kona, ahupua‘a of Waikīkī through site visits.
Agenda below:
8:15 am
8:45 am
8:45-9:00 am
9:15-10:45 am
10:45-11:00 am
11:00 -12:30 pm
12:30- 12:45pm
12:45-1:30 pm
1:45-2:15 pm
2:15-2:30 pm
2:30-3:30 pm
3:35-4:00 pm
4:30-4:45 pm
5:00-6:30 pm
Meet at University of Hawai‘i POST parking lot
Arrive at Lyon Arboretum (Education Room)
Welcome and Introductions
Lyon Arboretum Experience: Guided tour of facility (Lyon Arboretum Staff)
Travel to Paradise Park for Ala Wai Watershed Association Stream Restoration (Walking)
AWWA community service stream restoration.
Travel to Kānewai Lo‘i (UH). (Travel by buses)
Networking lunch (food will be provided) Orientation of Kānewai Lo‘i and the educational components of program.
Walking tour of Kānewai Lo‘i.
Travel to Ala Wai Canal (Ala Wai Community Park- end of University Ave)
Overview of partnerships for canal cleanup and flood mitigation.
Travel to Sheraton Waikīkī for check in on the Maita‘i Catamaran
Maita‘i Catamaran. Check in Sheraton Waikīkī
Sunset sail in Waikīkī and Diamond Head. Overview of Sea Grant’s role in beach management activities in Waikīkī