"Friends of Waikīkī National Recreation Area""ALBIZIA" TREES IN MĀNOA
Below. Videos of Albizia trees in Mānoa. Below each is a Google Map, which locates where each video was shot. For the cleanup to happen downstream in the Ala Wai Canal, these Albizia trees, located upstream, in Mānoa, must be removed. See accompanying report, blogs, and videos.
Above. Sighting of Albizia trees at Mānoa Valley District Park
Above. Sighting of Albizia trees at the entrance of Paradise Park
Above. Sighting of Albizia trees from the eastside of Mānoa
Above. Sighting of Albizia trees at the summit of Pu'u Pia Trail
Above. At Mānoa-Pālolo stream, there is evidence of the effects of Albizia trees. See the accompanying blog.
FAQs on the Ala Wai ProblemBelow. Organizational Chart of the United States Department of Interior. Wikipedia.
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WHO WE ARE"Friends of Waikīkī National Recreation Area" is an organization to lobby at the U.S. Congressional level for areas of Waikīkī, Mānoa, and surrounding areas on the island of O’ahu, Hawaii, to be under the management of the U.S. National Park Service.
While engaging stakeholders, and reaching out to the community, the "Friends of Waikīkī National Recreation Area" advocates for the beautification of the Ala Wai Canal and Waikiki with a “River Walk” which includes the planting of wetland taro and the incorporation of cultural and religious facilities. Yes! I want to get involved!Note: If you have not received a response from "Friends of Waikīkī National Recreation Area" (WANRA) within ten business days, please contact the organization by email or phone below.
Volunteer CornerSoon Accepting Volunteers!!!
The "Friends of Waikīkī National Recreation Area" (WANRA) soon needs volunteers for the following positions:
--Coordinator of Volunteer Resources --Community Resource Manager --Community Engagement Specialist Positions include fundraising, administration and research, all of which raise the awareness level of issues mentioned in WANRA's publications. Volunteers must have a minimum of a high school diploma. The number of volunteer hours needed varies as long as the volunteer communicates how many hours he or she can dedicate every week. Also, if needed or required, the volunteer communicates at what times he or she is available to volunteer. In-house and informal, the volunteer orientation and training provide an overview of its structure, management and the channels of communication with other related organizations. WHY PROPOSE A NEW FACILITY and grounds TO BE
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Right. Lower left of the image is the Mānoa Palolo Drainage Canal. In the center is the body of water called the Ala Wai Canal. In the backdrop lies Diamond Head—the crater of a dormant volcano. To the right is Waikiki--home to most of the hotels and resorts on the island of Oahu and State of Hawaii.
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Image by Jason Stone
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