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Ahupua’a & Watershed Units of Maui

Ahupua’a are a part of a land division system created by Hawaiians that runs from mauka (mountain) to makai (sea). In ancient times they served as boundaries for native communities that included all the resources needed for survival.

Watersheds are an area of land where surface and ground water flow from higher elevations downhill to a larger body of water like a lake, stream or ocean. Nature defines these units and protecting them ensures a good supply of water for us to use.

Ahupua’a and watersheds are very similar, often sharing boundaries. Use this map below to find YOUR ahupua’a and watersheds unit! Works best on a laptop or desktop computer.