An EPA-sponsored pilot project to restore Hawai'i's ancient fishponds and to create an easier process for groups to reclaim the fishponds, restore them and have them produce food has been deemed successful.
Project Loko 'Ia on Moloka'i has restored the Keawanui loko so that it now is generating money from aquaculture, given some Moloka'i youths jobs, and proven that through proper management, the fishponds of Hawai'i can once again become an important part of the 'aina's drive for self-sufficiency.
"...Thirteen fishponds have been restored statewide, with six ponds currently in use; three on Molokai, one on the island of Hawai'i, and two on Oahu. Through Project Loko I'a, the Hawai'ian Learning Center at the Keawanui fishpond on Molokai has been established and provides the local, state, aquaculture and research community an opportunity to view, discuss and experience a working fishpond and demonstration ahupa'a. The strategic plan also calls for continued education and research in fishpond management, aquaculture, ecosystems, and water quality, business/marketing and Hawaiian culture...."
On Maui, Koie'ie loko is in the process of being restored by Ao'ao Na Loko I'a o Maui. Maybe something like this could restore the Menehune Fishpond on Kauai.
Miulang
Project Loko 'Ia on Moloka'i has restored the Keawanui loko so that it now is generating money from aquaculture, given some Moloka'i youths jobs, and proven that through proper management, the fishponds of Hawai'i can once again become an important part of the 'aina's drive for self-sufficiency.
"...Thirteen fishponds have been restored statewide, with six ponds currently in use; three on Molokai, one on the island of Hawai'i, and two on Oahu. Through Project Loko I'a, the Hawai'ian Learning Center at the Keawanui fishpond on Molokai has been established and provides the local, state, aquaculture and research community an opportunity to view, discuss and experience a working fishpond and demonstration ahupa'a. The strategic plan also calls for continued education and research in fishpond management, aquaculture, ecosystems, and water quality, business/marketing and Hawaiian culture...."
On Maui, Koie'ie loko is in the process of being restored by Ao'ao Na Loko I'a o Maui. Maybe something like this could restore the Menehune Fishpond on Kauai.
Miulang
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