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A male and female nēnē stand in the rain looking out in opposite directions. The have black heads, black eyes outlined in white, light brown necks and a dark gray collar. There is an out of focus green background behind them. Water is beading on their backs and heads.

Nēnē Illegally Killed on Kauaʻi, Reward Offered for Information

Visitors on a large black walkway at top a bluff are walking and making chalk art. The walk way is surrounded by lush green vegetation and an ocean cove can be seen on the left side.

National Wildlife Refuge Week Oct. 15-19

A group of four people stand in a paved walkway next to a sign about endangered wildlife. They are surrounded by lush greenery. Two of the people have huge smiles on their faces. They appear to be chatting.

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint Now Open

Overhead photo of a green island with a dramatic point over 200 feet high with waves crashing on the cliff. There is a lighthouse at the end of the point.

Free Mobile Guide is Now Available

A paved trail is surrounded by a variety of green plants and trees on either side. It is partially cloudy with blue skys.

Public Viewpoint Opens April 2024 at Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge

A close up of a Hawaiian goose eating grass. It has a black face with a white ring around its black eye. It's long neck is curved bending down to eat the grass.

The Plight of the Nēnē

A large white bird soaring in blue sky with its long white-and-black wings spread the width of the photo

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Two Hawaiian geese stand under a rainbow

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Kalo (Taro) Farming at Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge

A small pond surrounded by leafy green vegetation, a few standing dead trees and verdant forest

Wildlife Management

A male and female nēnē stand in the rain looking out in opposite directions. The have black heads, black eyes outlined in white, light brown necks and a dark gray collar. There is an out of focus green background behind them. Water is beading on their backs and heads.

Nēnē Illegally Killed on Kauaʻi, Reward Offered for Information

Visitors on a large black walkway at top a bluff are walking and making chalk art. The walk way is surrounded by lush green vegetation and an ocean cove can be seen on the left side.

National Wildlife Refuge Week Oct. 15-19

A group of four people stand in a paved walkway next to a sign about endangered wildlife. They are surrounded by lush greenery. Two of the people have huge smiles on their faces. They appear to be chatting.

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint Now Open

Overhead photo of a green island with a dramatic point over 200 feet high with waves crashing on the cliff. There is a lighthouse at the end of the point.

Free Mobile Guide is Now Available

A paved trail is surrounded by a variety of green plants and trees on either side. It is partially cloudy with blue skys.

Public Viewpoint Opens April 2024 at Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge

A close up of a Hawaiian goose eating grass. It has a black face with a white ring around its black eye. It's long neck is curved bending down to eat the grass.

The Plight of the Nēnē

A large white bird soaring in blue sky with its long white-and-black wings spread the width of the photo

Wildlife Wonders

Refuge Animals From A to Z

Two Hawaiian geese stand under a rainbow

Land Management

Kalo (Taro) Farming at Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge

A small pond surrounded by leafy green vegetation, a few standing dead trees and verdant forest

Wildlife Management

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