Site Visit Title
Faga’alu Watershed Tour
Cost per person
Free
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.
Faga’alu Watershed Tour
Cost per person
Free
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.
Photo: View of Faga'alu Bay, Tutuila at low tide.
