Case Study

The Nature Conservancy — Wetlands Restoration for Ecosystem and Community Resilience in He’eia O’ahu

To restore function in a degraded but historically, culturally, and ecologically important watershed on O‘ahu’s Eastern Coast, The Nature Conservancy worked closely with local partners and used an adaptive management approach to ensure successful wetland restoration.

Year
2022

Details

Hazards
Flooding – General
Water Quality
Assets
Cultural and Community Services
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Sources
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Kako‘o ‘Ōiwi He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office for Coastal Management State of Hawai‘i Division of Aquatic Resources Hawaii Community Development Authority Paepae o He‘eia Papahana Kuaola Ko‘olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club University of Hawai'i

Follow the link below to access this case study published by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation:

Case Study: The Nature Conservancy – Wetlands Restoration for Ecosystem and Community Resilience in He’eia O’ahu »

Organizations

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Kako‘o ‘Ōiwi
He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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