Frozen in Time
An ancient crustacean could hold the key to restoring the endemic plant species in Waiheâe Refuge â and protecting Maui against climate change.
April 26, 2021
Story by Lara McGlashan
The Waiheâe Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge consists of 277 acres of protected wetlands, dunes, marine shoreline, reef systems and riparian habitat. It was once inhabited by two thriving ancient villages, Kapoho and Kapokea, and the acreage features an extensive inland fishpond as well as several heiau (sacred sites). The Hawaiian Islands Land Trust is actively restoring critical native habitat while preserving the areaâs rich archaeological and cultural history.