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Young Ecologists Help Save Kawai Nui Marsh
Kawai Nui MarshKawai Nui Marsh, located in Hawaii, is a natural marsh that is in danger of being destroyed by overcrowding and development. In the beautiful place called Hawaii, where everybody dreams of taking a vacation, even this paradise is unprotected from man.

The Marsh controls flooding, recycles soil, and provides shelter for a variety of animals, some of which are endangered! The marsh is threatened by many kinds of pollution and possible overcrowding.

SAVE THE MARSH!
38 civic-minded sixth graders decided to get the word out about their magnificent marsh. The sixth graders began by doing research, taking field trips, visiting the marsh on the weekends, and talking to professionals who work directly with the local environment. With the help of local government agencies, they put created their own kidsinteractive ecosystem called the Kawai Nui Marsh Web Site. This site explores how marshes and islands are formed, how water flows in and out of the marsh, and how a marsh is different from a swamp. The graphics and functionality of this web site are astounding! The site is filled with awesome animated drawings and info about birds, fish, and plants that call the marsh home. It even includes a clickable map of the surrounding businesses and homes that affect Kailua's environment.

"This project is the most fun, challenging, frustrating project I ever did and the coolest part is it was the most biggest, important project I ever did too. I will never forget it either, it would just stay in my mind."
  Charissa, age 11

The future of Kawai Nui Marsh is still up in the air. Many groups are interested in developing the marsh in different ways. Plans have been proposed to build schools, parks, businesses, homes, bike paths, and more in and around these important wetlands. The Lanikai and LET students say that studying the marsh and working on the site has definitely prepared them to help preserve their special environment, now and as adults.

The Garden Plums hope that the children and adults who live around the Kawai Nui Marsh work hard to protect it, now and in the future. Its important to take notice when a developer or builder attempts to disrupt precious environmental strongholds. If we learn to appreciate our precious resources and our endangered species, and speak as one voice for the environment, we can protect the earth. A little knowledge, awareness, and inquiring can stop them in their tracks! For more information to see how these kids are helping, visit their web site, Kawai Nui Marsh Web Site.

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