#wetlands

Changes upslope could help curb South Maui’s mud flooding issue, experts say

The combination of a changing climate and development have made South Maui more susceptible to flooding over the years.

South Maui’s saltier, more turbid waters could signal drought is taking a toll

A group of citizen scientists and water quality experts are working to find out what’s causing recent changes offshore.

Judge approves agreement that stops cutting of live trees on wetlands parcel in Kīhei

Work on the parcel originally started to clear a firebreak following concerned neighbor complaints, but a conservation group says it’s gone far beyond that and put wildlife habitat at risk.

Rep. Tokuda tours fire-ravaged Lahaina as process begins for National Heritage Area designation

US Rep. Jill Tokuda journeyed into Lahaina’s rich historic and cultural past with an eye on its future Wednesday.

Maui County wetlands map to help mitigate flooding, protect environment

The county’s Department of Planning is creating a public tool that will help reduce flood risk for human life and property while protecting and restoring Maui County’s important natural wetland ecosystems, county officials announced.

Kanahā Pond on Maui to get predator-proof fencing to protect nesting habitats

The new fencing at Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary will provide safe nesting habitats for native and endangered birds by excluding mammalian predators such as rats, mongoose and cats.

Reclaiming Water theme of Resource Recovery Maui 2022 on Oct. 15

The fifth annual Resource Recovery Maui 2022 will be held at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College on Oct. 15 with the theme “Reclaiming Water.”

DLNR, WILDLIFE PARTNERS TO SURVEY WATERBIRDS STATEWIDE

With notebooks and binoculars in hand dozens of wildlife biologists will take to Hawai`i’s wetlands on Wednesday, Jan. 21 for the statewide bi-annual waterbird surveys. Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife staff and volunteers will set out as early as 6 a.m. to survey more than 250 wetland sites […]