Hulopoʻe Ecological Restoration Project

From ocean to shore, ʻuaʻu kani depend on safe nesting habitat. In December 2025, community volunteers partnered with Pūlama Lānaʻi to remove invasive kiawe at Hulopoʻe Bay. Now, drone imagery and GIS analysis are helping track vegetation change and inform ongoing restoration.

Check out our story map: Hulopoʻe Ecological Restoration Project 2025-2026