Our Refuges
Hawaii is home to several national wildlife refuges, including the James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, and Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge, all located on the island of O'ahu. The James Campbell refuge spans over 1,100 acres of wetlands and is a critical habitat for endangered Hawaiian waterbirds such as the Hawaiian duck and Hawaiian coot. The Pearl Harbor refuge, located on the island of Oahu, is a vital nesting ground for seabirds like the wedge-tailed shearwater and Laysan albatross. Finally, the Oahu Forest refuge protects over 4,000 acres of lush rainforest and is home to rare bird species like the Oahu Elepaio and Amakihi. These refuges provide important habitats for Hawaii's unique flora and fauna, learn more below.
Visitation Status: CLOSED TO PUBLIC
**Betty Bliss viewing platform is open year round & located outside the refuge boundary, for visitation information click read more below.
Established: 1972
Size: ~100 Acres
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Documents:
Click Here for Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP)
Visitation Status: CLOSED TO PUBLIC
**Bird viewing tours are hosted by the friends group from Oct to February on Saturdays, signup information will be posted when season begins.
Established: 1976
Size: 1,100 Acres (4.5 km2)
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Documents:
Click Here for Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP)
O'ahu Forest NWR
Visitation Status: CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Established: 2000
Size: 4,525 Acres (18.31 km2)
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Documents:
Click Here for Conceptual Management Plan (CMP)
Click Here for Ecological Assessment (EA)