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Maintaining habitat for native ʻAlae ʻUla, Koloa Maoli, Aeʻo, Nēnē, and ʻAukuʻu, as well as migratory Kōlea.
Wetland Restoration
4-Acre Marsh and Native Bird Habitat
A restored four-acre marsh along the Hanapēpē River estuary provides refuge for native and migratory birds within a community-stewarded landscape.
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Removing invasive vegetation, planting native vegetation, expanding accessible wetland habitat, and pursuing long-term sanctuary protections.
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Providing successful breeding habitat for Koloa Maoli and ʻAlae ʻUla and a refuge used by adult and juvenile Aeʻo.
Why It Matters
A living resource for generations.
Wetlands protect more than wildlife. They hold water, soften flood impacts, support biodiversity, and reconnect the community with an ecosystem that has shaped Hanapēpē for generations. With few wetlands remaining on West Kauaʻi, the presence of adult and juvenile Aeʻo also demonstrates the marsh's role in connecting habitats.