More than 100 years ago, red mangroves were introduced to Hawaii; now crews are trying to eradicate them from nearly 2 miles of waterways to restore wetlands and protect endangered birds

• The project aims to reverse more than a century of environmental damage and protect endangered native waterbirds.
• The multi-year project, announced on 25 August 2026 by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), will target thick stands of red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) that have spread