Pooling resources to help restore a fishpond

DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Volunteers worked yesterday to restore the Waikalua Loko fishpond in Kaneohe. Megan Akamine, above, a member of Castle High School's Interact Club, hauled out mangrove branches that were cleared from the fishpond. Joining her were fellow club members Kira Young, center, and Sami Nakahira. CLICK FOR LARGE

DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Oceanography students at Windward Community College also were at the pond yesterday, taking depth measurements. Elaine Tanaka, left, Carol Jenkins, Tony Butindaro, Cassie Queja, Danielle Coulombe, Tara McCraw and teacher Floyd McCoy. McCoy said silt has filled up much of the fishpond since he started measuring depths about 10 years ago. CLICK FOR LARGE