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 Where we work
The East Maui Watershed is located on the windward slopes of Haleakala. Its
native forested ecosystems represent the largest intact native forest area
on the island of Maui (20% of the entire island) and one of the largest
intact native areas in the State of Hawai’i.
The watershed is habitat for the world's greatest concentration of endangered
birds, as well as several plant and invertebrate species found nowhere
else on the planet.
A native forested watershed is known to be the most
efficient and clean collector and distributor of surface water on the islands.
Therefore, protection of the native forest not only protects habitat for
rare and
endangered species, but also provides Maui with a clean and renewable source
of fresh water.
Learn more about watersheds >>
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click map for a detailed view
The large leafed plant is ape ape, a native found on wet steep slopes.
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