Invasive salvinia in Kilauea Stream; volunteers to begin removal after May 15
September 22, 2026 | Kilauea, Kauai County, Hawaii
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Ray Kaaunaele, head of the Kauai Invasive Species Committee, told the Kilauea Neighborhood Association on April 5 that salvinia is established in Kilauea Stream and laid out a volunteer removal plan.
"The weed is established since as early as 2008," Ray said, and planned work would rely on community volunteers using boats, rakes and trucks. He said removed plant material must be contained within the watershed and composted safely, and suggested the Kilauea Community Agricultural Center as a potential compost site. After discussion the group decided to take action on the plan after May 15.
"The weed is established since as early as 2008," Ray said, and planned work would rely on community volunteers using boats, rakes and trucks. He said removed plant material must be contained within the watershed and composted safely, and suggested the Kilauea Community Agricultural Center as a potential compost site. After discussion the group decided to take action on the plan after May 15.
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