Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary

Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary (KPSWS) is a 208-acre wetland in Kahului on the island of Maui, Hawaiʻi. The brackish-water sanctuary, situated between the ocean, an urban and commercial area, and Kahului International Airport, is home to many native plant and animal species, including over 100 native plants and invertebrate species, and 86 bird species. These bird species include several state and federally endangered water birds. The origins of the KPSWS can be traced back to the 1700s, when it was once the site of royal fishponds. Today, KPSWS is the focus of conservation efforts.