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Faga'alu Watershed

This site visit is made possible by the Village of Faga'alu and the Dept. of Marine and Wildlife Resources.
Site Visit Title
Faga’alu Watershed Tour

Cost per person
Free
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Max # of Participants
25

When(Date, hours)
Tuesday, August 14, 8:00am-12:00pm

Activity Type
Bus ride and short hike

Exertion Level of Activity
Low

Requirements
Small light hike (10-30 minutes)

Site Visit Description
The Faga’alu Watershed is located southwest of Pago Pago near the center of Tutuila island in American Samoa.  The watershed comprises of about 0.96 square miles of land area .  The inland boundaries of the watershed are delineated by steeper mountain peaks and ridges. In the context of water quality, Faga’alu Bay is also considered a portion of outer Pago Pago Harbor.
The primary water quality issues in Faga’alu stream and bay has been documented as originating from the quarry operations. An erosion and sediment control plan was prepared to minimize the occurrence of sediment discharges from the quarry into Faga’alu stream. In this site visit, you will be given a guided tour through the village of Faga’alu from the bay up to the quarry to see how water moves through the watershed and how best management practices can help reduce impacts from upstream activities on coastal areas.
Picture
Photo: View of Faga'alu Bay, Tutuila at low tide.
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  • Home
    • Contact
    • Guest Speaker
    • USCRTF Members - Attending
  • SCHEDULE
    • Meeting Agendas
  • Travel
    • WHAT TO DO IN AMERICAN SAMOA
    • Useful Information
  • Site Visit
    • Manu'a Islands
    • Tuafanua Hike (Tutuila)
    • WWII Heritage Trail Hike (Tutuila)
    • Aunu'u Island (Tutuila)
    • Leone Nursery & Fagatele Bay (Tutuila)
    • Faga'alu Watershed (Tutuila)
  • Registration