diff --git a/.kiro/specs/beach-litter-mapping/tasks.md b/.kiro/specs/beach-litter-mapping/tasks.md
index 16dea81..a2ca0a1 100644
--- a/.kiro/specs/beach-litter-mapping/tasks.md
+++ b/.kiro/specs/beach-litter-mapping/tasks.md
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@
   - Configure chart responsiveness for mobile
   - _Requirements: 5.2, 5.3, 5.4_
 
-- [-] 12. Create hotspot visualization
+- [x] 12. Create hotspot visualization
   - Fetch and display hotspot data on map
   - Implement color-coded severity indicators
   - Show hotspot boundaries and statistics
diff --git a/src/components/map/MapFilters.tsx b/src/components/map/MapFilters.tsx
index fb04e1d..2c28a72 100644
--- a/src/components/map/MapFilters.tsx
+++ b/src/components/map/MapFilters.tsx
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ export function MapFilters({
   showHotspots = false,
   isLoadingHotspots = false,
 }: MapFiltersProps) {
-  const [isExpanded, setIsExpanded] = useState(false);
+  const [isExpanded, setIsExpanded] = useState(true);
 
   const litterTypes: LitterType[] = ['plastic', 'metal', 'glass', 'organic', 'hazardous', 'other'];
   const quantities: QuantityLevel[] = ['minimal', 'moderate', 'significant', 'severe'];