About the Project

This project performed an in-depth characterization of surface and groundwater flow throughout Heʻeia to inform biocultural restoration and future groundwater management. Building on previous conceptual understandings, the project team modeled surface and groundwater flow within Heʻeia. The project’s collaborative process was essential to this work and included the convenings of a project advisory group and intended users (named Hui WAI). Iterative Hui WAI meetings shaped the project from its beginning to end, through the co-development of the proposal and research methods to its culminating workshops, and outputs. This process enhanced communication and relationships among investigators, resource managers, educators and helped build collective knowledge of the ways WAI links biocultural restoration projects at partner sites.

About this Resource

This interactive data portal offers web-based access to multiple data streams and graphs related to water quality and hydrology in Heʻeia. This portal is designed to help resource managers and educators access real-time, place-based data for informed decision making and the development of ʻāina-based educational programming.