Established in 1977, Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Moloka`i is part of the Maui NWR Complex. This refuge contains a 15-acre pond and a manmade 7-acre impoundment. Surrounding two sides of the old pond are thick kiawe trees. The spring-fed pond lies on a narrow plain just above sea level at the foot of volcanic hills. Twelve species of birds, including the endangered Hawaiian stilt (ae`o) and coot (`alae ke`oke`o) use this area. The refuge is not open to the public; however, group visits may be available under a Special Use Permit - contact the Maui office for more information. Picnicking and offshore fishing are available at the refuge's coastal park adjacent to Kamehameha V Highway (Hwy. 450). For more information: Glynnis Nakai, Refuge Manager Maui National Wildlife Refuge Complex Milepost 6 Mokulele Hwy (Hwy 311) P.O. Box 1042 Kihei, Hawai`i 96753 (808) 875-1582 (808) 875-2945 fax E-Mail: glynnis_nakai@fws.gov  Maui National Wildlife Refuge Complex Kealia Pond Main Hawaiian Islands NWRs Top of Page