The Aimakapa fish pond at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical
Park is seen in this photo provided by the National Park
Service. Park officials are planning an environmental assessment
to determine the best way to remove invasive species from the
pond and surrounding wetlands. (Special to West Hawaii
Today/National Park Service, Adam Johnson) One of the two
naturally occurring brackish wetlands on the Kona Coast is due
for major restoration work, which National Park Service
officials hope will help improve conditions for endangered bird
species within the park. The park service is gathering public
input as it puts together a restoration plan for the Aimakapa
Fishpond Wetlands at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
Park officials are hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sept. 8 about the proposed restoration work. Chief of Integrated
Resources Sallie Beavers said the park service won’t be drafting
the management plan until after hearing the public’s concerns.
The Sept. 8 meeting kicks off the pr