Helpers take action against invasive algae

The Kaneohe fishpond cleanup is part of an awareness push

By Leila Fujimori

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 10, 2013

~~<p>Standing thigh-deep in water and getting muddy while filling garbage bags with alien algae might not be everyone's idea of an ideal Saturday, but it was for about five dozen people at the Waikalua Loko Fishpond in Kaneohe.</p>
<p>"Anytime you're in the water, it's fun, especially with the tools, it made it easier," said volunteer Kamanu Bicoy, 52, of Kailua.</p>
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Standing thigh-deep in water and getting muddy while filling garbage bags with alien algae might not be everyone's idea of an ideal Saturday, but it was for about five dozen people at the Waikalua Loko Fishpond in Kaneohe.

"Anytime you're in the water, it's fun, especially with the tools, it made it easier," said volunteer Kamanu Bicoy, 52, of Kailua. Login for more...