James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, a wetland oasis located on the northeast shore of Oahu.

 

Refuge History: The James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge boasts a naturally occurring spring-fed marsh once known as Ki'i pond, a Hawaiian term for picture. The Kahuku Sugar Mill configured the shoreline's brackish waters into the freshwater ponds. In 1976, the mill shut down bird habitat was in danger. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began to lease the land from owner James Campbell and placed the ponds under protection. Eventually, the Fish and Wildlife Service plans to purchase the land from Campbell.

 

Wildlife: James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge was created in order to aid in the recovery of four endangered Hawaiian birds, the Hawaiian duck, the Hawaiian stilt, the Hawaiian coon, and the Hawaiian moorhen. Please treat their home with respect.

 

For the lover of the outdoors James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge boasts a hiking trail and marvelous wildlife viewing opportunities. Come on out and have a blast!