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Welcome and Introductions
About ORC&D Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council
An independent non- profit… …assisting rural enterprises and farmers.
Improving Stewardship ...
…of our Island Resources.
…projects that conserve and sustain our natural, human, cultural and economic resources.
Conservation Planning Direct Sunn Hemp Sales Oahu RC&D Services: Oahu RC&D Services Monitoring Workshops/ Training
Conservation Planning Direct Sunn Hemp Sales Oahu RC&D Services: Oahu RC&D Services Monitoring Agribusiness Training
A Look into Conservation Planning… A conservation plan is a tool that helps farmers protect and enhance the natural resources that support productive and profitable farming operations. Conservation plans are flexible, working blueprints. They can be adapted or revised to meet evolving land management goals or address the changing needs of a farm.
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Watershed Overview: Ka`alaea and Waiāhole
A watershed is an area of land, such as a mountain or valley, which collects rainwater into a common outlet
Ka`alaea http://hoodsteading.tumblr.com /
Waiāhole
Program Overview
O‘ahu RC&D assisted farmers located in Waiahole and Kaalaea to develop conservation plans and implement practices that improve water quality by reducing total nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment.
Waiahole Project Accomplishments: • 7 total conservation plans approved • 47 individual farmers were reached • 64 tons of sediment/year reduced • 64 lbs of Phosphorus/year reduced • 149 lbs of Nitrogen/year reduced
Farmers receive cost-share assistance (up to 70%) to install conservation practices that address watershed health. Farmers will receive assistance to develop a conservation plan for their property. Projects must be completed by May 2018 .
Best Management Practices
Streambank Stabilization Full Circle Nursery
Streambank Stabilization Full Circle Nursery
Streambank Stabilization Full Circle Nursery
Slope Stabilization Full Circle Nursery
Water and Sediment Control Basin w
Soil Erosion Waiahole Farms
Slope Stabilization Waiahole Farms
Erosion Control
Slope Stabilization
Erosion Control Kahula Lio Farms
Erosion Control Kahula Lio Farms
Erosion Control Kahula Lio Farms
Invasive Plant Control Kahula Lio Farms
Invasive Plant Control Kahula Lio Farms
Streambank Stabilization Keohokapu-Meria
Grassy Waterway Estimated load reduction = 149 tons sediment / yr
How To Apply
Waiahole Project Coordinator Dave Elliott dave.elliott@oahurcd.org 808 354-1567 My Role: • Identify potential conservation practices • Help you with the application process • Serve as support during project implementation
Helpful Information to Apply: 1. Site visit with Dave to identify conservation practices (recommended) 2. Download application (oahurcd.org) or obtain hard copy 3. Submit completed application by 3:00 pm Tuesday, February 28 , 2017 4. Plan to complete installation of the conservation practices before May 1, 2018 5. All applicant materials remain confidential within O‘ahu RC&D.
Evaluation Criteria 1. Project contribution to improving water quality. 2. Project contribution towards overall watershed health. 3. Demonstrated commitment by applicant. 4. Ability to commit resources and provide needed matching contributions : Applicants must contribute at least 33% of total project cost.
Waiahole Project Coordinator Dave Elliott dave.elliott@oahurcd.org 808 354-1567 My Role: • Identify potential conservation practices • Help you with the application process • Serve as support during project implementation
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