Fishing guides in Hilo, Hawaii

Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, located at 60 Nowelo Street in Hilo, Hawaii, is a park and tourist attraction dedicated to protecting and managing endangered Hawaiian forest birds and their rainforest habitat. Established in 1985, the Refuge spans 32,733 acres on the windward slope of Mauna Kea, supporting a diverse array of native birds and plants. The Refuge is currently closed to self-guided activities due to concerns about Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death, a disease that has devastated mature ʻōhiʻa trees in the region. The Refuge is seeking public comments on the draft environmental assessment to adopt the 2021 Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Station Master Plan, which includes proposed facility and infrastructure improvements to enhance conservation efforts. Visitors are encouraged to provide feedback via email or mail. The Refuge system is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with a focus on wildlife conservation and habitat protection.