Supporting restoration of indigenous resource management, innovative research, education, and training that nourishes healthy and resilient ecosystems, economies, and communities
Designated as the 29th site in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System in 2017, Heʻeia NERR represents a strong partnership among federal, state, and community-based entities, all committed to a vision of resilient estuaries and coastal watersheds where human and natural communities thrive.
Recent News
Heʻeia, Hāʻena, Kaʻūpūlehu featured in Mongabay Article
Conservation and environmental science news platform Mongabay recently featured three communities in Hawaiʻi for their
“Living as the World”
We are pleased to share a web feature about the Heʻeia NERR highlighting our role
Request for comments on draft revised management plan
Seeking Public Comments on Draft Revised Management Plan for the He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve
New Heʻeia NERR Manuscript by GA Angel Melone
Check out 2019-2020 Grad Assistant Angel Melone’s new publication below! She utilized new methodology including
Heʻeia featured by NERRA
Our Reserve was recently featured on the National Estuarine Research Reserve Association website. We appreciate
Heʻeia Fishpond restoration, research continue with UH assistance
To improve the water quality in Heʻeia Fishpond and surrounding coastal areas, the University of
