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A Prioritization Plan for Coastal Wetland Restoration on Moloka‘i

Principal Investigator
Judith Drexler

Dates

Release Date
2021
Start Date
2021-04-13
End Date
2024-04-12

Summary

Moloka‘i has great wetland restoration potential in Hawaiʻi, but most remaining sites are highly degraded. The future of several endangered waterbirds and insects relies on restoring coastal wetland habitat that is resilient under sea-level rise and coastal flooding. Currently, managers lack background data on Molokaʻi to prioritize sites for restoration. In this project, researchers will develop a comprehensive dataset and create a prioritization plan for coastal wetland restoration. The team will work closely with project partners and stakeholders to develop a well-vetted plan to support endangered species and meeting community needs. Existing maps and spatial data about the Molokaʻi landscape will be compiled in a geographical [...]

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Tern Island; Credit: USFWS Pacific Region
Tern Island; Credit: USFWS Pacific Region

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  • National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
  • Pacific Islands CASC

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