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InvertebratesThe lower Vaipito Stream segment possessed higher densities of crustaceans at lowerelevations, as well as upstream along Utumoa Stream, a major upland tributary. Healthycrustacean fauna appeared to be pristine upstream of the residential area along Vaipito Stream.In contrast, lower specie diversity was evident adjacent to residential areas.Marcrobrachium lar, as well as Caridina and Macrobrachium lutimanus, was abundantupstream along Utumoa Stream. Two species of neritid molluscs were present along UtumoaStream, but were not abundant.Along lower Vaipito Stream, Macrobrachium lar remained abundant downstream.Macrobrachium australe was common. One specie of molluscs was also observed along thelower elevations of the stream.Relative Abundance and Diversity of Fish and InvertebratesA site specific summary of macrofaunal organisms observed during the survey is summarizedin Table 6-4. Genera are listed in order of descending abundance within their taxonomic group.TABLE 6-4SUMMARY OF MACROFAUNAL ORGANISMSOBSERVED ALONG VAIPITO STREAM DRAINAGEStream Location Fishes Crustaceans MolluscsVaipito Stream mouth to KuhliaMacrobrachium NeritinaRoute 1 crossingMugilPoecilia(2 spp.)UnidentifiedGraspid crabUtumoa Stream Unidentified goby CaradinaMacrobrachium(2 spp)Neritina (2 spp.)Source: Chong, 2000The relative abundance and diversity of fish and invertebrates along the Vaipito Streamdrainage is summarized in Table 6-5. The characterization of relative abundance and diversityreflects a general comparison of the abundance and diversity of fish and invertebrates observedalong portions of the Vaipito Stream drainage with all 10 sites evaluated for theWetland/Stream Restoration and Enhancement Plan.Vaipito Stream contained a high diversity and abundance of invertebrates. However, fishdiversity and abundance were low.TABLE 6-5RELATIVE ABUNDANCE AND DIVERSITY OF FISH AND INVERTEBRATESVAIPITO STREAMFishes Crustaceans MolluscsAbundance Low High LowDiversity Low High MediumSource: Pedersen Planning Consultants, 2000LAND USES ADJACENT TO VAIPITO STREAMAmerican Samoa Wetland/Stream Restoration and Enhancement PlanFebruary 2001, Vaipito Stream, Page 6-9
Most of lower Vaipito Stream segment is situated immediately adjacent to residential uses.Seaward of the Route 1 bridge, Pago Plaza and some public facilities area are locatedimmediately adjacent to the stream channel.Immediately upstream of the stream mouth, PagoPark is situated along the north and south sides ofVaipito Stream.Solid waste discarded from the residents alongVaipito Stream poses the greatest impact uponstream hydrology and aquatic habitat. However,discarded solid waste material did not appear tosignificantly constrain the flow of surface runoffalong the main stem of the stream.RIPARIAN RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIESGeneralOnly one practical opportunity was identified for the restoration of lower Vaipito Stream. Thescope of this restoration opportunity and related implementation strategies are presented in thefollowing paragraphs. The potential benefits and impacts derived from the implementation ofthe recommended strategies are subsequently evaluated and compared with a “no action”option.Preliminary cost estimates are presented for the implementation of the recommended strategy.Long-term monitoring and site maintenance requirements associated with the recommendedstrategy are also identified.Opportunities and StrategiesOption 1: Restore Mangrove Forest along Lower Vaipito StreamThe initial phase of this restoration effort will involve a general cleanup of lower VaipitoStream (Figure 6-4). The cleanup should be made between the Vaipito Stream mouth and theRoute 1 crossing over Vaipito Stream. This effort will require the collection and disposal of awide variety of solid waste materials for approximately 1,360 feet upstream of the streammouth. Manual collection will be sufficient to collect most of this material. However, a largerdump truck may be required to haul larger materials to the Futiga landfill. Availableequipment from either the American Samoa Power Authority or the American SamoaDepartment of Public Works should be requested and used to support the cleanup effort.Following the initial stream cleanup, roughly 220 plantings of red mangrove (Rhizophoramangle) and 220 oriental mangrove (Bruguiera gymnorrhiza) should be made between thestream mouth and the foot bridge that connects the north and south sides of Pago Park. Thissegment of the stream extends roughly 650 feet upstream of the stream mouth.FIGURE 6-4American Samoa Wetland/Stream Restoration and Enhancement PlanFebruary 2001, Vaipito Stream, Page 6-10
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Asili StreamAMERICAN SAMOAWETLAND/S
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Figure 1-1Location of Potential Wet
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Onsite InvestigationsNovember 1999G
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Chapter TwoTULA WETLANDLOCATIONTula
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Figure 2-2Tula WetlandExisting Cond
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Figure 2-4Option 3: Expansion of Ta
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Comparative Benefits and ImpactsPPC
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TABLE 2-6 (CONTINUED)FIELD MONITORI
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Chapter ThreeALAO WETLANDLOCATIONAl
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Figure 3-2Taufusi MarchExisting Con
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Figure 3-3FEMA 100-Year Flood Plain
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East Portion of the MarshThe impact
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WETLAND RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT
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The availability of new, blight-res
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Chapter TenASILI STREAMLOCATIONAsil
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Figure 10-2Asili Stream SegmentExis
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WETLAND VEGETATIONNovember 1999 Sur
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Project ManagerRepresentatives of a
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REFERENCESBiosystems Analysis, Inc.
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APPENDIX ASUMMARY OFPLANTSOBSERVED
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APPENDIX CSUMMARY OFAQUATIC MACROFA
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