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Homeowners want protection from flooding

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                                A home and other contents on property owned by Derek Gamiao, above, in Haleiwa was severely damaged in a flash flood in March. Gamiao pointed out on April 23 where silt and mangrove trees have restricted the flow of Paukauila Stream.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

A home and other contents on property owned by Derek Gamiao, above, in Haleiwa was severely damaged in a flash flood in March. Gamiao pointed out on April 23 where silt and mangrove trees have restricted the flow of Paukauila Stream.

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Derek Gamiao stood April 23 on the beach where two rivers meet at Kaiaka Bay. The Waialua River, at left, merges with Paukauila Stream.
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Derek Gamiao stood April 23 on the beach where two rivers meet at Kaiaka Bay. The Waialua River, at left, merges with Paukauila Stream.

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                                A tree was stuck under Cane Haul Road bridge on April 23 at Kaiaka Bay, above.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM

A tree was stuck under Cane Haul Road bridge on April 23 at Kaiaka Bay, above.

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                A home and other contents on property owned by Derek Gamiao, above, in Haleiwa was severely damaged in a flash flood in March. Gamiao pointed out on April 23 where silt and mangrove trees have restricted the flow of Paukauila Stream.
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Derek Gamiao stood April 23 on the beach where two rivers meet at Kaiaka Bay. The Waialua River, at left, merges with Paukauila Stream.
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                A tree was stuck under Cane Haul Road bridge on April 23 at Kaiaka Bay, above.