Projects Map – Malama Maunalua

Adopt-a-Plot Paiko Beach

In addition to our huki program we also offer the chance for volunteers to adopt their own 10X10m plot in Maunalua Bay to restore on their own time. Volunteers attend a training session to learn how to manage their plot, obtain their plot coordinates, and then work to maintain their plot on their own schedule. Plots can be adopted by individuals, groups, or students.

Community Engagement, Habitat Restoration, Volunteer Opportunity

AlgaeVac Offshore Paiko

In 2019 we deployed the first ever AlgaeVac to run in Maunalua Bay. Taking inspiration from the Supersucker which cleared invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay, our AlgaeVac was designed by core volunteer Ralph Dykes and board member Leighton Taylor. It launched during summer 2019 and was crewed in offshore waters, clearing invasive algae from deeper, less accessible sections of the Bay.

Habitat Restoration, Research

AlgaeVac Lunalilo Homes

In 2019 we deployed the first ever AlgaeVac to run in Maunalua Bay. Taking inspiration from the Supersucker which cleared invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay, our AlgaeVac was designed by core volunteer Ralph Dykes and board member Leighton Taylor. It launched during summer 2019 and was crewed in offshore waters, clearing invasive algae from deeper, less accessible sections of the Bay.

Habitat Restoration, Research

AlgaeVac Otsuji Farms

In 2019 we deployed the first ever AlgaeVac to run in Maunalua Bay. Taking inspiration from the Supersucker which cleared invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay, our AlgaeVac was designed by core volunteer Ralph Dykes and board member Leighton Taylor. It launched during summer 2019 and was crewed in offshore waters, clearing invasive algae from deeper, less accessible sections of the Bay.

Habitat Restoration, Research

AlgaeVac Sun Farms

In 2019 we deployed the first ever AlgaeVac to run in Maunalua Bay. Taking inspiration from the Supersucker which cleared invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay, our AlgaeVac was designed by core volunteer Ralph Dykes and board member Leighton Taylor. It launched during summer 2019 and was crewed in offshore waters, clearing invasive algae from deeper, less accessible sections of the Bay.

Habitat Restoration, Research

AlgaeVac Keiki & Plow

In 2019 we deployed the first ever AlgaeVac to run in Maunalua Bay. Taking inspiration from the Supersucker which cleared invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay, our AlgaeVac was designed by core volunteer Ralph Dykes and board member Leighton Taylor. It launched during summer 2019 and was crewed in offshore waters, clearing invasive algae from deeper, less accessible sections of the Bay.

Habitat Restoration, Research

AlgaeVac Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center

In 2019 we deployed the first ever AlgaeVac to run in Maunalua Bay. Taking inspiration from the Supersucker which cleared invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay, our AlgaeVac was designed by core volunteer Ralph Dykes and board member Leighton Taylor. It launched during summer 2019 and was crewed in offshore waters, clearing invasive algae from deeper, less accessible sections of the Bay.

Habitat Restoration, Research

AlgaeVac Kaiser High School

In 2019 we deployed the first ever AlgaeVac to run in Maunalua Bay. Taking inspiration from the Supersucker which cleared invasive algae in Kaneohe Bay, our AlgaeVac was designed by core volunteer Ralph Dykes and board member Leighton Taylor. It launched during summer 2019 and was crewed in offshore waters, clearing invasive algae from deeper, less accessible sections of the Bay.

Habitat Restoration, Research

Cherish, Protect, Restore Campaign Aina Haina Shopping Center

In 2020 we helped launch the Cherish, Protect, and Restore the ahupua’a of Maunalua Bay (or CPR) initiative. This community-focused campaign promotes monthly actions that residents can take to reduce urban and storm-water runoff. It also partners with local businesses who offer discounts, rewards, or other incentives to the participants who have completed the featured action.

Community Engagement, Education, Volunteer Opportunity

Classroom Education Kaiser Highschool

Our educators visit classrooms in the Maunalua Bay region to teach students about the biology, geology, and cultural significance of the Maunalua Bay watershed. By bringing hands-on activities appropriate to grade-level like our algae touch tank, erosion demonstration, and invasive species games, we work with teachers to bring the Bay to the classroom. We also table at campus and community outreach events.

Education

Coral Restoration Offshore Paiko

In 2021, partnering closely with HIMB, we will be part of a coral planting initiative that aims to seed Maunalua Bay with climate-resilient corals. The process will involve collecting coral nubins and broken coral pieces from Maunalua Bay, growing them out on an underwater nursery platform in the Bay, testing them for thermal tolerance, and then replanting them when large enough. The initiative offers an exciting chance for volunteers to help us collect and prepare coral fragments for their new life back in the Bay!

Community Engagement, Education, Habitat Restoration, Research, Volunteer Opportunity

Farm Soil Amendment TEST SITE

All of the algae pulled from Maunalua Bay through our Huki are donated to area farms to be used as soil amendment. The algae greatly enhances the richness of the farms’ soil, and provides a sustainable way for us to dispose of our algae. Win-Win!

Community Engagement

Green Infrastructure Demonstration Site Koko Marina

Koko Marina Center partnered with MM to demonstrate several methods for capturing and allowing for the infiltration of rainwater. Runoff from excess rain not permeating into the ground is a major source of water pollution, and the demonstration site educates people on what can be done to minimize the amount of runoff.

Education

Huki Project Paiko Beach

Widely recognized as our flagship program, huki are large-scale, organized community events to “pull” or remove invasive alien algae at select plots. Every year, approximately 3,000 volunteers including 1,000 students participate in our 30+ community huki and the removed IAA is recycled as soil amendment at our local farms.

Education, Habitat Restoration, Research, Volunteer Opportunity

Internship Program Office

All Locations

Every year we host student interns interested in all aspects of marine conservation through our internship program. Interns gain valuable field experience and staff mentorship as they take the initiative on various research and educational projects that help further our mission.

Education

Limu Hui Paiko Beach

The Limu Hui is a consortium of local experts, researchers, and cultural practitioners that exchange knowledge about the various species of limu in Maunalua Bay. The Hui gathers to discuss ongoing research, conservation strategies, and historical changes with a special focus on restoring the limu landscape to a more natural state.

Community Engagement, Research

Oysters Koko Marina

In 2021 we will deploy Pacific Oysters in specially designed oyster cages into Koko Marina to act as biofilters and improve water quality. Oyster cages will be placed on volunteer and community partner properties and ongoing research on the marina’s water quality will help determine their efficacy.

Community Engagement, Research, Volunteer Opportunity

Plant a Tree, Save the Sea Hahaione Park

All Locations

The Plant a Tree, Save the Sea initiative encourages residents to reduce urban runoff by giving away free trees. In partnership with Project Lemon, XXX number of trees were sent home with Maunalua Bay residents in 2019 including a variety of native and drought-tolerant species.

Community Engagement, Education, Habitat Restoration, Research, Volunteer Opportunity

Rain Gardens Koko Head District Park

MM has been responsible for the creation of several community rain gardens (Koko Head Park, Kuliouou Beach Park, Koko Marina Shopping Center, Kalani Highschool), replacing invasive plants with native vegetation that more readily retains water and reduces urban runoff. We also work with schools to plant rain gardens on their campuses, using their creation and maintenance as teaching tools to educate students on the importance of native plants to reduce water pollution.

Community Engagement, Education, Habitat Restoration

Rain Gardens Kaiser

MM has been responsible for the creation of several community rain gardens (Koko Head Park, Kuliouou Beach Park, Koko Marina Shopping Center, Kalani Highschool), replacing invasive plants with native vegetation that more readily retains water and reduces urban runoff. We also work with schools to plant rain gardens on their campuses, using their creation and maintenance as teaching tools to educate students on the importance of native plants to reduce water pollution.

Community Engagement, Education, Habitat Restoration

Rain Gardens Koko Maniu

MM has been responsible for the creation of several community rain gardens (Koko Head Park, Kuliouou Beach Park, Koko Marina Shopping Center, Kalani Highschool), replacing invasive plants with native vegetation that more readily retains water and reduces urban runoff. We also work with schools to plant rain gardens on their campuses, using their creation and maintenance as teaching tools to educate students on the importance of native plants to reduce water pollution.

Community Engagement, Education, Habitat Restoration

Rain Gardens Kona ıron

MM has been responsible for the creation of several community rain gardens (Koko Head Park, Kuliouou Beach Park, Koko Marina Shopping Center, Kalani Highschool), replacing invasive plants with native vegetation that more readily retains water and reduces urban runoff. We also work with schools to plant rain gardens on their campuses, using their creation and maintenance as teaching tools to educate students on the importance of native plants to reduce water pollution.

Community Engagement, Education, Habitat Restoration

Rain Gardens Kuliouou

MM has been responsible for the creation of several community rain gardens (Koko Head Park, Kuliouou Beach Park, Koko Marina Shopping Center, Kalani Highschool), replacing invasive plants with native vegetation that more readily retains water and reduces urban runoff. We also work with schools to plant rain gardens on their campuses, using their creation and maintenance as teaching tools to educate students on the importance of native plants to reduce water pollution.

Community Engagement, Education, Habitat Restoration

Rain Gardens HSN

MM has been responsible for the creation of several community rain gardens (Koko Head Park, Kuliouou Beach Park, Koko Marina Shopping Center, Kalani Highschool), replacing invasive plants with native vegetation that more readily retains water and reduces urban runoff. We also work with schools to plant rain gardens on their campuses, using their creation and maintenance as teaching tools to educate students on the importance of native plants to reduce water pollution.

Community Engagement, Education, Habitat Restoration

Rain Gauges Wailipe

In 2020 we greatly expanded the rain gauge data collection network in the Maunalua Bay watershed. Over XX new rain gauges were deployed from mauka to makai where they will continue to record and upload rainfall data to the Hawaii Rainfall Atlas. With increased rainfall data, we have more tools to make informed decisions about watershed management.

Research

Rain Gauges Kuliouou

In 2020 we greatly expanded the rain gauge data collection network in the Maunalua Bay watershed. Over XX new rain gauges were deployed from mauka to makai where they will continue to record and upload rainfall data to the Hawaii Rainfall Atlas. With increased rainfall data, we have more tools to make informed decisions about watershed management.

Research

Rain Gauges FS

In 2020 we greatly expanded the rain gauge data collection network in the Maunalua Bay watershed. Over XX new rain gauges were deployed from mauka to makai where they will continue to record and upload rainfall data to the Hawaii Rainfall Atlas. With increased rainfall data, we have more tools to make informed decisions about watershed management.

Research

Rain Gauges Hawai

In 2020 we greatly expanded the rain gauge data collection network in the Maunalua Bay watershed. Over XX new rain gauges were deployed from mauka to makai where they will continue to record and upload rainfall data to the Hawaii Rainfall Atlas. With increased rainfall data, we have more tools to make informed decisions about watershed management.

Research

Rain Gauges Kuliaua

In 2020 we greatly expanded the rain gauge data collection network in the Maunalua Bay watershed. Over XX new rain gauges were deployed from mauka to makai where they will continue to record and upload rainfall data to the Hawaii Rainfall Atlas. With increased rainfall data, we have more tools to make informed decisions about watershed management.

Research

Rain Gauges Wiliwiliwi

In 2020 we greatly expanded the rain gauge data collection network in the Maunalua Bay watershed. Over XX new rain gauges were deployed from mauka to makai where they will continue to record and upload rainfall data to the Hawaii Rainfall Atlas. With increased rainfall data, we have more tools to make informed decisions about watershed management.

Research

Rain Gauges N.U Rain Guages

In 2020 we greatly expanded the rain gauge data collection network in the Maunalua Bay watershed. Over XX new rain gauges were deployed from mauka to makai where they will continue to record and upload rainfall data to the Hawaii Rainfall Atlas. With increased rainfall data, we have more tools to make informed decisions about watershed management.

Research

Rain Gauges Lunalilo Homes

In 2020 we greatly expanded the rain gauge data collection network in the Maunalua Bay watershed. Over XX new rain gauges were deployed from mauka to makai where they will continue to record and upload rainfall data to the Hawaii Rainfall Atlas. With increased rainfall data, we have more tools to make informed decisions about watershed management.

Research

Seagrass Transplanting Project Offshore Paiko

Maunalua Bay is home to Halophilia hawaiiana, an endemic seagrass found nowhere else in the world. As part of our habitat restoration initiative, we are conducting research on the best transplantation methods to seed H. hawaiiana from donor beds to recently cleared habitat to increase propagation.

Habitat Restoration, Research

Urchin Seeding TEST SITE

Malama Maunalua tested whether urchins could be used to control invasive algae in Maunalua Bay by monitoring the health and movement of several dozen urchins placed in invasive-heavy plots in the nearshore. The project was a success, and MM is looking to expand its urchin seeding program.

Habitat Restoration, Research