Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 36, Number 4, 1 ʻApelila 2019 — “MĀLAMA THE INVASIVES” FUNDRAISER [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

“MĀLAMA THE INVASIVES” FUNDRAISER

Mōlama Loko Ea Foundation's recent fundraiser event, "Mōlama the lnvasives" raised over $1 0,000 to fund its sediment dredging project. The Hale'iwa organization is using an industrial dredge to remove sedimentfrom the bottom of the fishpond, then separating the water from solid soil, to restore the fishpond. The event celebrated agriculture, sustainability, and management of invasive species with a night of dining, featuring five master chefs Eric 0to, Mark Noguchi, Ed Kenney, Tammy and Danny Smith. The event was sponsored by The Kahala Hotel & Resort, The Pili Group, Hale Kealoha 'Ai Pono, Ed Kenney, Nō Mea Hawai'i, Honolulu Beerwork, Honolulu Tourism Authority, O'ahu Visitor's Bureau, Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau, Office of Hawaiians Affairs, Plahnum Tents and Events, Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Hawaii News Now, Summit Media, O'ahu Broadcasting Company, Destination Hawai'i, and Kamehameha Schools. To learn more about the Loko Ea Fishpond, visit www.lokoea.org. - Photos: Courtesy Mālama Loko Ea