Keawanui Fishpond Updates 3/21/23
- Aina Momona
- Mar 21, 2023
- 1 min read
ʻĀina Momona turns 6 this month!
ʻĀina Momona’s land base is Keawanui Fishpond and Cultural Learning Site in the Kaʻamola land section of Molokaʻi.
Keawanui is a 55-acre, loko kuapā (closed wall fishpond) on the south shore of the island, where there were once dozens of thriving loko iʻa.
Due to the ongoing effects of colonization, land development, and climate change there are few fishponds in Hawaiʻi today that are still operable, though many in the community are working to revitalize these crucial, mariculture practices.
Our executive director, Walter Ritte, has spent over 25 years working to restore loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds) and has spent decades at Keawanui educating the community on the value and ingenuity of these systems. As we work towards building a sustainable, climate change resistant future in Hawaiʻi, the traditional loko iʻa system will be a vital part of local food production efforts and crucial to our survival as kānaka. It is paramount that we revitalize and reinvigorate these practices to create a just, equitable, and pono future.
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It's inspiring to see the efforts to revitalize the Keawanui Fishpond and preserve traditional practices. Such initiatives are crucial for the community and the environment, much like the dedication seen in projects like the Gothic 1 Remake.
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It’s amazing to see the progress being made at Keawanui! The dedication to restoring these fishponds and keeping the culture alive is so inspiring. Thank you for the update! I actually shared this article with my cousin who does conservation work, and while we were chatting about it, we ended up playing some fun brain teasers on minigame to unwind. Keep up the incredible work, sending much love to the community!
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