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 A healthy forest
= fresh water
A healthy forest is the key to a healthy water supply. Rain and condensation
drip from plants and trees onto mosses and soils that act as sponges that
hold and recharge our water reserves. Hawaiian native forests have evolved
over millions of years to become the best quality watershed areas. However,
Hawaii’s forests are in need of protection, and the forests of East Maui’s
watershed are no exception. Invasive species that choke out native plants,
and feral animals that cause erosion of the fragile forest floor can cause
serious damage to the native forest. When the forest is damaged, it loses
its capacity to be an effective watershed.
We in Maui are dependent on the fresh water provided by our forests. By
supporting efforts to protect our watersheds, you can help to ensure that
we will have a supply of fresh drinking water for now and into the future. For
more information, contact the Dept.
of Land and Natural Resources
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Did you know?
The passage of a water droplet from mountain-top to aquifer takes roughly
25 years.
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