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Heʻeia National Estuarine Research Reserve Site Profile

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An Interactive Introduction to the Heʻeia Reserve


Research, education, and stewardship of the Heʻeia Reserve begins with understanding this dynamic, important place.

Each National Estuarine Research Reserve develops a site profile synthesizing knowledge about its physical, historical, social and biological characteristics to guide research activities. This site profile is here to help you orient to our Reserve and understand its context.

Navigate this resource by accessing the chapters and content in the blue tabs above. Go directly to interactive elements by clicking on the squares below. Find additional complementary resources in the navigation bar at right. Welcome and happy exploring.

Image displays a online story map of restoration and remediation activities in the Reserve

Explore restoration and remediation efforts within the Reserve. Restoration efforts focus on components of the ahupuaʻa system such as loʻi and loko iʻa and the connections between them.

Historic image of the Heʻeia Reserve linking to the interactive timeline

Interactive Timeline of Land and Water Management: Expand each section of the timeline to explore historic photos and documents related to the history of the Heʻeia Reserve.

Image of the Monitoring Stations Interactive Map

Investigate research and sampling stations within Heʻeia NERR using an interactive mapping application.

Image of mountains near the Heʻeia ReserveImage of mountains near the Heʻeia Reserve

Explore the origin and evolution of the estuary through an interactive story map.

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Acknowledgements

The Heʻeia National Estuarine Research Reserve is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS), established by section 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act, as amended. Additional information about the system can be obtained from the National Estuarine Reserve Division, Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1305 East West Highway - N/ORM5, Silver Spring, MD, 20910.


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