WE DON'T HAVE A WEEK 3 FOR PAE PAE O HE'EIA?

Hey Team D!

Do we have a tab for "Week 3 Pae Pae 'O He'eia"? If we do, I couldn't find it. Someone let me know!

MONDAY, 6/27 we had an exciting day at He'eia fish pond. Team D had the privilege of working with Keali'i and Kinohi our site managers, learning more about the 'aina and Hawaiian culture. We also had the privilege of working with the interns at He'eia fish pond as well! The team split into two. Half of the team separated rocks into three piles; cap (I called it pancake), fillers, and face. All of them have Hawaiian names, but I am not sure what they are, perhaps Robynne knows the names. I think one of them is hakahaka? The rocks were then loaded into the back of the "industrial" golf cart. The golf cart then drove the rocks to the middle of the rock wall to be used for maintenance and repair. Team D, got down and dirty (both "D" words again) with the water at everyone's chest, and even neck for our shorter team members. After lunch, when the tide was too high to finish repairing the wall, team members were given a tour of the rock wall, where we learned about native species that surrounded the wall, its history, and culture. For instance, did you know the reason we are repairing the wall is because a huge flood in 1965 destroyed more than 200 ft. of the wall? A lot of the wall has been repaired, but it still is not completely fixed. Fixing the wall helps to keep native species in the pond, and non-native species out such as the hammerhead shark that Keali'i told us roamed the pond 6 months ago. Can you believe it? Unfortunately permits and approval by the state is hindering our team's ability to completely restore the wall. JUNK ): However, TEAM D will persevere throughout the week doing all that we can to help this native Hawaiian fish pond. Tomorrow we plan to remove the weeds along the wall, and make room for the 'uala, or Hawaiian sweet potato and do some mangrove removal as well. Can't wait for the rest of the week! TEAM D is truly making a difference with their hard work and persistence!

Kiana (: