Invasive Alien Algae Removals

Between early 2007 and the end of 2009, the community (including schools, families, individuals and kupuna) has removed by hand over 200,000 lbs (100 tons) of alien algae from Maunalua Bay. None of this would have been possible without each person from the community taking time to come out and help. We now have 5 community sites on the calendar each month--see below for more info.

For questions regarding any of the sites below, please contact Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479 or Tegan Hammond MM office: 395-5050 or c: 294-3573.

Dates for below sites can be found on the Activities & Events Calendar.

Everyone is welcome--come for the entire event or help for a special part of it.

See calendar listing for specific times, generally huki starts at 9a and wraps by around 1 or 2p depending on how many lbs we huki.

SIGN IN/ORIENTATION/SAFETY BRIEFING
HUKI : In-water Invasive Species Removal (approx 1.5-2 hrs)
REEF TO SHORE: Shuttling bags of Invasive Algae to shore via kayak, or by hand depending if the tide is low.
GEAR MANAGEMENT: Helping manage gear clean up and helping ensure gear is returned clean.
LOADING THE TRUCK: Two wheelbarrows are used to loading truck once algae bags are weighed
RECYCLING: Unloading bags at a local farm (approx 20-60 min depending on how many people we have and how many bags were pulled)
CLEAN UP: Returning gear and washing down the truck at our storage area in Niu Valley.

5 Sites Across the Bay - Descriptions below listed from East to West Wondering what to bring? Scroll to bottom of page.

Maunalua Boat Ramp - Kaiser High School students

About the Site: This site has been going on for 6-7 years under the guidance of a Kaiser High School teacher Ms Michelle Kapana Baird; a pioneer in the community for organizing regular reef stewardship activities with her students on weekends.

Site Attendance Limited: The focus of this site is on the students of Kaiser High School, with Malama Maunalua providing logistic support specifically by providing extra gear, a truck and help hauling the invasive algae that is removed. While there are significant volunteer roles needed at this site, we ask that you please rsvp to Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479 for more info prior to attending.

Paiko Drive

About the Site: Paiko Drive was Malama Maunalua’s first invasive alien algae removal sites, beginning in 2007. As of the close of 2009, over 91,000 lbs of invasive marine algae has been removed by the community which has opened up approx 1 square acre of the reef to sunlight again; an essential element for the growth of coral. Positive signs are that birds are now often seen fishing in the cleared plot, reef squid egg sacks, flat fish and even an Eagle Ray have all be spotted spending time in the cleared plot.

Where to Meet : We gather for sign in, pule, and safety orientation on the makai side of the empty lot about half way down Paiko Drive.

Parking for the Paiko Drive Huki: Paiko Drive is a quiet community and parking is often very tight. Please carpool whenever possible. Often times we are allowed to park some cars at Holy Trinity but this is a case by case basis depending on any activities at the church. We will post parking details specifc for the date on the calendar. Please park considerately and lawfully if you do park on Paiko Drive.

Primary species: Leather MudWeed (Avrainvillea amadelpha)

Wailupe - Attendance limited ~ Please RSVP

About the Site/ Primary Species : Wailupe is a highly diverse site, with an abundance of each of the 3 primary invasive algae species to Maunalua Bay: Acanthophora spicifera (Prickly Seaweed), Avrainvilla amadelpha (Leather Mud Weed), & Gracilaria salicornia (Gorilla Ogo). There is also a wide variety of natives growing which makes it very engaging and challenging-good to know your species before working here.

Site Leaders : This site is led by Michael of Calvary By The Sea & community resident/ volunteer Dave Puder.

Site attendance is limited to no more than 15 due to the sensitivity of the area, and the necessity for visibility--fewer feet in the water reduces the amount of dirt that is stirred up. Please rsvp if can.

Where to Meet : Please contact Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479.

Kawaiku`i Beach Park

About the Site : This site started March 30, 2010, and will be scheduled around the lowest tide (usually at the full moon). The reef is very diverse with lots of rocks and sandy patches--its important to pay attention as you traverse the reef and as you work. Species diversity is very wide, making this site good for people with a basic knowledge of their species so that the natives are preserved.

Site Leaders : This site is led by Doug Locke of Wet Feet, & Kale Gibb of Kale’s Natural Food Hawaii Kai.

Site attendance is limited to no more than 25 due to the sensitivity of the area, and the necessity for visibility--fewer feet in the water reduces the amount of dirt that is stirred up. Please rsvp to Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479.

Where to Meet : Kawaiku`i Beach Park. (Between `Aina Haina and Niu Valley, at the bottom of Hawaii Loa Ridge.)

Wai`alae Beach Park

About the Site : This site began in May of 2010. The reef is sandy and relatively shallow and has a 90% coverage of Leather Mud Weed (Avrainvillea amadelpha).

Site Leaders : We are now in the process of finding a site leader for this area. Please contact Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479 if you are interested in learning more about what this entails.

Where to Meet & Parking : Wai`alae Beach Park. There are bathrooms and parking.

All Sites - What to bring:

Clothes to get wet and dirty
Sunscreen/ hat/ sunglasses/ UVP shirt or rash guards etc.
Refillable water canteen (we provide ice water) and a snack.
We provide gloves & have a limited supply of tabis.
Tabis and gloves are required for safety. If you have your own tabis, please bring them (high tops are better than low)

If your tabis recently traveled to an area outside of Maunalua Bay-please purify them of potential ‘hitchhiker’ invasive algae or invasive algae spores by carefully inspecting and soaking your tabis in a small amount of bleach mixed with fresh water. Remove any ‘hitchhikers’ and soak in mixture. This helps prevent the spread of invasive algae.

Please check out the Activities & Events Calendar for dates and contact info for 2010 invasive algae pulls.

Here is a short video from a recent alien algae clean up at Maunalua Bay involving dozens of volunteers. Video shot and produced by Catherine Toth.

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	Invasive Alien Algae Removals Between early 2007 and the end of 2009, the community (including schools, families, individuals and kupuna) has removed by hand over 200,000 lbs (100 tons) of alien algae from Maunalua Bay. None of this would have been possible without each person from the community taking time to come out and help. We now have 5 community sites on the calendar each month--see below for more info. For questions regarding any of the sites below, please contact Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479 or Tegan Hammond MM office: 395-5050 or c: 294-3573. Dates for below sites can be found on the Activities & Events Calendar. Everyone is welcome--come for the entire event or help for a special part of it. See calendar listing for specific times, generally huki starts at 9a and wraps by around 1 or 2p depending on how many lbs we huki. SIGN IN/ORIENTATION/SAFETY BRIEFING HUKI : In-water Invasive Species Removal (approx 1.5-2 hrs) REEF TO SHORE: Shuttling bags of Invasive Algae to shore via kayak, or by hand depending if the tide is low. GEAR MANAGEMENT: Helping manage gear clean up and helping ensure gear is returned clean. LOADING THE TRUCK: Two wheelbarrows are used to loading truck once algae bags are weighed RECYCLING: Unloading bags at a local farm (approx 20-60 min depending on how many people we have and how many bags were pulled) CLEAN UP: Returning gear and washing down the truck at our storage area in Niu Valley. 5 Sites Across the Bay - Descriptions below listed from East to West Wondering what to bring? Scroll to bottom of page. Maunalua Boat Ramp - Kaiser High School students About the Site: This site has been going on for 6-7 years under the guidance of a Kaiser High School teacher Ms Michelle Kapana Baird; a pioneer in the community for organizing regular reef stewardship activities with her students on weekends. Site Attendance Limited: The focus of this site is on the students of Kaiser High School, with Malama Maunalua providing logistic support specifically by providing extra gear, a truck and help hauling the invasive algae that is removed. While there are significant volunteer roles needed at this site, we ask that you please rsvp to Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479 for more info prior to attending. Paiko Drive About the Site: Paiko Drive was Malama Maunalua’s first invasive alien algae removal sites, beginning in 2007. As of the close of 2009, over 91,000 lbs of invasive marine algae has been removed by the community which has opened up approx 1 square acre of the reef to sunlight again; an essential element for the growth of coral. Positive signs are that birds are now often seen fishing in the cleared plot, reef squid egg sacks, flat fish and even an Eagle Ray have all be spotted spending time in the cleared plot. Where to Meet : We gather for sign in, pule, and safety orientation on the makai side of the empty lot about half way down Paiko Drive. Parking for the Paiko Drive Huki: Paiko Drive is a quiet community and parking is often very tight. Please carpool whenever possible. Often times we are allowed to park some cars at Holy Trinity but this is a case by case basis depending on any activities at the church. We will post parking details specifc for the date on the calendar. Please park considerately and lawfully if you do park on Paiko Drive. Primary species: Leather MudWeed (Avrainvillea amadelpha) Wailupe - Attendance limited ~ Please RSVP About the Site/ Primary Species : Wailupe is a highly diverse site, with an abundance of each of the 3 primary invasive algae species to Maunalua Bay: Acanthophora spicifera (Prickly Seaweed), Avrainvilla amadelpha (Leather Mud Weed), & Gracilaria salicornia (Gorilla Ogo). There is also a wide variety of natives growing which makes it very engaging and challenging-good to know your species before working here. Site Leaders : This site is led by Michael of Calvary By The Sea & community resident/ volunteer Dave Puder. Site attendance is limited to no more than 15 due to the sensitivity of the area, and the necessity for visibility--fewer feet in the water reduces the amount of dirt that is stirred up. Please rsvp if can. Where to Meet : Please contact Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479. Kawaiku`i Beach Park About the Site : This site started March 30, 2010, and will be scheduled around the lowest tide (usually at the full moon). The reef is very diverse with lots of rocks and sandy patches--its important to pay attention as you traverse the reef and as you work. Species diversity is very wide, making this site good for people with a basic knowledge of their species so that the natives are preserved. Site Leaders : This site is led by Doug Locke of Wet Feet, & Kale Gibb of Kale’s Natural Food Hawaii Kai. Site attendance is limited to no more than 25 due to the sensitivity of the area, and the necessity for visibility--fewer feet in the water reduces the amount of dirt that is stirred up. Please rsvp to Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479. Where to Meet : Kawaiku`i Beach Park. (Between `Aina Haina and Niu Valley, at the bottom of Hawaii Loa Ridge.) Wai`alae Beach Park About the Site : This site began in May of 2010. The reef is sandy and relatively shallow and has a 90% coverage of Leather Mud Weed (Avrainvillea amadelpha). Site Leaders : We are now in the process of finding a site leader for this area. Please contact Kimo Franklin c: 291-9479 if you are interested in learning more about what this entails. Where to Meet & Parking : Wai`alae Beach Park. There are bathrooms and parking. All Sites - What to bring: Clothes to get wet and dirty Sunscreen/ hat/ sunglasses/ UVP shirt or rash guards etc. Refillable water canteen (we provide ice water) and a snack. We provide gloves & have a limited supply of tabis. Tabis and gloves are required for safety. If you have your own tabis, please bring them (high tops are better than low) If your tabis recently traveled to an area outside of Maunalua Bay-please purify them of potential ‘hitchhiker’ invasive algae or invasive algae spores by carefully inspecting and soaking your tabis in a small amount of bleach mixed with fresh water. Remove any ‘hitchhikers’ and soak in mixture. This helps prevent the spread of invasive algae. Please check out the Activities & Events Calendar for dates and contact info for 2010 invasive algae pulls. Here is a short video from a recent alien algae clean up at Maunalua Bay involving dozens of volunteers. Video shot and produced by Catherine Toth.
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