Streams in Waianae-Makaha, Haleiwa and Laie will be the target of cleanup activities on tomorrow and Saturday to clear debris that caused flooding and damage to homes and businesses, and state Civil Defense is seeking volunteers to help see the project through.

Operation Lauwai is a coordinated effort by Civil Defense, the Hawaii National Guard, other city and state agencies and state lawmakers to clean up streams clogged with foliage to prevent future flooding.

The cleanup group will be in Waianae-Makaha and Haleiwa tomorrow from 7:30 a.m. to noon, and in Waianae-Makaha, Haleiwa and Laie on Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Target areas include Eku Stream and Mailiili-Puuhulu Stream on the Waianae Coast; Helemano-Opaeula Stream in Haleiwa; and Kahawaiuui Stream in Laie.

All volunteers should meet at the following locations. A site coordinator will be at each rally point to give brief volunteers and provide further directions:

Makaha: Makaha Marketplace, 84-1170 Farrington Highway

Waianae: Waianae Samoan Church, 86-130 Puhawai Road

Laie: (Saturday only) Cane Haul Road next to the Cackle Fresh Outlet Store, 55-730 Kamehameha Highway. A state Civil Defense representative will be at the intersection of Cane Haul Road and Kamehameha Highway to direct volunteers

Haleiwa: Waialua Community Association (Historic Haleiwa Gym), 66-434 Kamehameha Highway.

Volunteers should be 18 and over; wear protective footwear and clothing, hard hats (if possible), gloves, and sun protection; bring water, trash bags, chainsaws, and other tools to clear debris, if possible. If you can donate use of heavy equipment, please call Civil Defense to coordinate (733-4300).