2009 SAMOA TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECTS
The following tsunami relief projects were all approved by the Seacology Board of Director's at their January 23, 2010 meeting:
Satitoa Village, Aleipata District Marine Protected Area - New water supply system for the village which, because 100 percent of the homes were destroyed, is being relocated to higher ground. ![]()
Lotopu'e Village, Aleipata District Marine Protected Area - New water tanks and pipelines to the existing water supply network as the village, which was destroyed, is moving inland. ![]()
Mutiatele Ma Malaela, Aleipata District Marine Protected Area - New water tanks and extension of the water supply network to the new location of the village further inland.
Poutasi Village, Falealili District - Cleanup of the mangrove areas and inshore reef as well as some village replanting and water tanks for families moving inland. (The photos below show Poutasi Village before and after the tsunami.)

Tafitoala, Safata Marine Protected Area - Clean up of the mangrove wetland and inshore reef.
Mulivai, Safata Marine Protected Area - Clean up materials in the village wetland and mangrove areas that were washed there by the tsunami from nearby hotels.
Indicates full or partial funding by Seacology Japan




