WAILUA, Hawaii — Because of recent severe rain and storm events, Morgan’s Pond and the surrounding area at Lydgate Beach Park will be closed temporarily from today, March 8, until further notice for debris removal, according to the County of Kauai Department of Parks and Recreation.

All other areas of the beach park, including pavilions and playgrounds, will remain open.

For more information, call the DPR at 808-241-4460.

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