Watershed Archives - SAVE THE WETLANDS

What are Cryptorheic basin Wetlands?

Cryptorheic vs. Endorheic: Several of the wetlands in South Maui are in the form of cryptorheic basins. A cryptogenic basin has no visible outlets but is estimated to have underground outlets that […]

How many wild cattle are there on Maui?

How many Wild Cattle are there on Maui? We don’t have an exact number for the population of wild cattle on Maui, but the population is considered to be high, and the […]

La Perouse Bay, lava field and Anchialine Wetland Ponds

Anchialine pools of La Perouse Maui

Anchialine pools of La Perouse Maui Another type of wetland we see in Hawaii is the Anchialine Pool. We have several great examples in South Maui. An anchialine pool is an enclosed […]

Marsh Migration credit: Make Way for Marshes/NROC.

What is Marsh Migration?

What is Marsh Migration? Rapidly rising seas threaten to drown tidal marshes and diminish the benefits provided to people and wildlife by these valuable coastal ecosystems. Increasingly, government agencies and non-government organizations […]