He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve

Ko‘olaupoko, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

Replant, Rebuild, Revive: Restoration at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi

Check out this new blog post by Melissa Mau, Project Coordinator for Heʻeia Wetland Restoration at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi.  The hard work of Melissa and others at this Heʻeia NERR partner site has resulted in the return of native wetland views like the one below, not seen in many decades.  Mahalo nui to the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for supporting this important work.

A managed plot of native wetland species at Kākoʻo ‘Ōiwi.  (Photo by Fred Reppun)
Hau hele wai (Hibiscus furcellatus) was one of the native plants that sprouted once mangroves were removed.  (Photo by Fred Reppun)