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Anahola
Eden Index
Climate
•
Recreation
3.4
•
Community
1.1
•
Safeguard
/10
Anahola is a small community located on the eastern coast of Kauai, Hawaii. The climate in Anahola is tropical, with warm temperatures and high humidity year-round. The area experiences a significant amount of rainfall, averaging around 80 inches annually. The hydrology constituents of Anahola are impacted by agricultural and urban runoff, which can lead to high levels of sediment, nutrients, and bacteria in the local waterways. Despite this, Anahola offers a range of outdoor recreation opportunities, including surfing, swimming, and hiking in the nearby Anahola Mountains. Visitors can also explore nearby Anahola Bay, which is home to a variety of marine life, including sea turtles and tropical fish.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI):
Anahola receives approximately
mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 78%
and air temperatures averaging around
°C.
Anahola has a plant hardyness factor of
, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Kauai
Area Rivers
Kauai
Snowpack Depths
Kauai
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Kauai
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 3.4
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanamaulu Beach Park - Kauai | 50 | 36 ft | |||
| Anini Beach Park - Kauai | None | 37 ft | |||
| Niumalu Park - Kauai | 50 | 27 ft | |||
| Anahola Beach Park - Kauai | None | 15 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 1.1
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.