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Rain Garden
Waikiki Aquarium 

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Brief description of rain garden:
This rain garden was installed at Waikiki Aquarium with the help of aquarium staff and volunteers.  Rain garden is roughly 150 square feet and captures rain water from a 1,250 sq foot roof.  There are eight different types of native plants and over 130 plants total.

Date installed:
April 8, 2014

Property type:
Business/Commercial

Rain garden is capturing water from which impervious surface?
Roof

Approximate square footage of impervious surface the rain garden is treating:
1,250

Approximate square footage of rain garden:
150

Describe how the water is routed to the rain garden:
Down spout was re-routed and buried under ground into the rain garden. 

Pre-build infiltration rate (in/hour):
24

Did you amend your soil to increase permeability?
Yes

If yes, what did you use to amend the soil?
Mulch and compost and clay

List some of the plants used in the rain garden:
pauohiiaka, kupukupu, hibiscus, carex, mauakiaki, ohai, akia, naupakapapa, illima papa
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111 Hekili St, Ste A 510
​Kailua, HI 96734

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  • Home
  • About
    • What Is A Watershed
    • Staff & Board
    • Partners
  • Projects
    • Ecosystem Restoration >
      • He'eia Estuary Restoration
      • Kaha Garden
      • Kawainui
    • Stormwater Management >
      • Popoi'a Street Storm Water Retrofit
      • Rain Gardens
      • Windward Community College
  • Get Involved
    • Calendar
    • Support
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Publications
    • For Property Owners
    • Data
  • Contact
    • Volunteer Feedback Form