Ewa Wetland – Kihei
The Ewa wetland is an example of a landlocked wetland. With no obvious overland outlets to the ocean this wetland is still a catchment and detention basin and performs a
Shoreline
Kalama Wetlands
The Kalama Wetlands at Kalama Park in Kīhei are one of South Maui’s last remaining perennial estuary wetlands. Fed by groundwater springs and connected to the Haleakalā watershed, they help
The King’s Trail, also known as the Alaloa
The King’s Trail, also known as the Alaloa (“long road”), was an ancient thoroughfare that once encircled the island of Maui, stretching
Storm Surge and Its Potential Damage in South Maui
Understanding Storm Surge A storm surge is a rise in sea level that occurs during tropical cyclones, hurricanes, or other intense storms.
Waipuilani Wetlands
This area once contained many permanent freshwater lagoons that were used for bathing. This area also once supported a large fishing and agricultural community. Today much of this area is
Ancient Hawaiian Fishponds of Kihei
The ancient fishponds of Kīhei form a sophisticated royal aquaculture system integrating freshwater springs, wetlands, and reef ecosystems. At least four major fishponds—and likely more—still leave visible traces along the
Preparing South Maui for a Future with Climate Change and Sea Level Rise
South Maui, Hawaii, is facing the imminent threats of climate change and sea level rise. These threats pose significant risks to property,
Kihei Beach Hotel increases its Flood Protection
The Kihei Beach Hotel in north Kihei is expanding its rock wall, presumably to be better protection during floods. For the past
Sharks of Kihei
Sharks are Real. Take care out there. #sharksofkihei This is Shark Season in Hawaii: This season is known by Hawaiians to be
Affordable Workforce Housing rules are being used to exploit vulnerable lands
Affordable Workforce Housing rules are being used to exploit vulnerable lands Developers are able to use Affordable Housing rules and “Pro affordable
Kulanihakoi Gulch at Risk
Kulanihakoi Gulch at Risk Kulanihakoi Gulch is at Risk of destruction because it is being sold off to [REMOVED]s. Kulanihakoi gulch is
Why Is Soil Erosion Such a Big Problem?
Why Is Soil Erosion Such a Big Problem? Soil loss is a problem for pollution and for the climate. Soil takes a
Waipuilani (“Fongs”) Gulch Kihei Flooding
The Fong’s Gulch is the widest part of the makai end of Waipuilani Gulch, which is in the middle of our North Kihei neighborhoods. This is where the worst floods
Tradition and Culture
Traditional and Cultural Uses: The (4) fishponds collectively known as Kalepolepo Fishponds have cultural significance and are associated with 2x Heiaus. The fish
Rising sea levels impacting shorelines
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Why is there an ugly fence around a scenic Nature Reserve?
Why is there an ugly barbed wire fence being put around a scenic Nature Reserve Why is there suddenly a 7-foot high