The Hanalei River on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii flows north from the eastern slopes of Mount Waiʻaleʻale for 26.5 km (16.5 mi) until it reaches the Pacific Ocean at Hanalei Bay as an estuary . With a long-term mean discharge of 216 cubic feet (6.12 cubic meters) per second, in terms of water flow it is the second-largest river in the state; although its watershed of 57 square kilometres (22 sq mi) is only sixth-largest on Kauaʻi, it encompasses areas of the highest recorded rainfall on the planet and plunges precipitously from its headwaters at 3,500 feet (1,100 m) above sea level.
6-484: The lower, flatter portion of the river flows by Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and many taro farms (60% of Hawaii's taro is grown in this area). The Hanalei River provides habitat for a number of amphidromous species, including gobies (5 native varieties), two native species of crustacean , the hīhīwai ( Neritina granosa , an edible snail), and in its upper reaches, a threatened species of highly adapted snail ( Newcomb's snail , Erinna newcombi ). The Hanalei
12-646: Is a National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi . It is located within the Hanalei River Valley along the island's northern shore. The Refuge was established on 30 November 1972 for the conservation of endangered plants and animals, especially the Hawaiian stilt , Hawaiian coot , Hawaiian gallinule and Hawaiian duck . The Refuge is a relatively flat river valley ranging from 20 to 40 ft (6.1 to 12.2 m) above sea level and
18-607: Is surrounded by steep wooded hillsides up to 1,000 ft (300 m) high. The average annual temperature is approximately 73 °F (23 °C), and annual rainfall usually exceeds 75 in (190 cm). At the southeastern end of the Refuge, water from the Hanalei River is diverted into an east and west supply ditch. It then flows northwest and irrigates approximately 186 acres (75 ha) of taro and 84 acres (34 ha) of wildlife impoundments before returning to
24-661: The public to protect the endangered waterbirds and taro crops. Limited access is allowed along a county river road. There are interpretive panels located at the Hanalei Valley overlook, across from the Princeville Shopping Center. A new overlook/visitor center is planned for an area adjacent to the refuge near the existing rudimentary overlook. Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge includes the Hoʻopulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill, which
30-497: The river. The Refuge encompasses a total area of approximately 917 acres (371 ha). The Refuge hosts five endangered waterbirds, the āeʻo (Hawaiian stilt, Himantopus mexicanus knudseni ), ʻalae kea ( Hawaiian coot , Fulica alai ), ʻalae ʻula (Hawaiian moorhen, Gallinula chloropus sandvicensis ), koloa maoli ( Hawaiian duck , Anas wyvilliana ), and nēnē ( Hawaiian goose , Branta sandvicensis ), as well as 18 other introduced bird species. Refuge wetlands are closed to
36-559: Was designated an American Heritage River by US President Bill Clinton on July 30, 1998. The major bridge across the river (still one lane) is on Hawaii Route 560 , which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Hawaii . This article related to a river in Hawaii is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge The Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge
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