Streams in the Wai'anae-Makaha area, Hale'iwa and La'ie will be the target of cleanup activities today and tomorrow to clear debris that poses flooding hazards to homes and businesses. State Civil Defense is seeking volunteers to help see the project through.

Operation Lauwai is a coordinated effort by Civil Defense, the Hawai'i National Guard, other city and state agencies and state lawmakers to clean up streams clogged with foliage.

The cleanup group will be in Wai'anae-Makaha and Hale'iwa today from 7:30 a.m. to noon, and in Wai'anae-Makaha, Hale'iwa and La'ie tomorrow from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Volunteers are asked to 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.

• Wai'anae: Waianae Samoan Church, 86-130 Puhawai Road.

• La'ie: (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.

• Hale'iwa: 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, call Civil Defense at 733-4300.