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Throughout the Ko`olaupoko moku (Makapu`u to Kualoa) in Windward Oahu, land-based pollution is a leading threat to ocean health and resources.

• Significant pollutants include: sediments, nutrients, suspended solids, heavy metals and trash.
• Pollutant impacts include: degradation of coral reef health, contaminated fish, beach litter, loss of aesthetics and closed beaches due to violations of water quality standards.
• These problems are most often the result of: urban development, agriculture, habitat alterations such as streams lined with concrete, loss of wetlands, non-point source pollution, on-site sewage systems and introduction of non-indigenous flora and fauna all contribute to poor water quality and loss of ecosystem function.

The mission of Hui o Ko`olaupoko is to protect ocean health by restoring the `aina: mauka to makai. This is done in partnership with stakeholders including interested citizens, non-governmental organizations, government, educational institutions and businesses while using and focusing on sound ecological principles, community input, and cultural heritage.

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