Long before Lahaina burned to the ground, canals crisscrossed the community. Wetlands were buried under parks and parking lots. The town was transformed into a tinderbox.
The fire in Lahaina has forced a reckoning over historical exploitation of the island's natural environment. Restoration efforts aim to revive the pre-colonial ecosystem despite potential conflicts with private firms.
Water is already returning to Lahaina's burn zone, sparking hope for a larger restoration. Native Hawaiian leaders and advocates seek to reimagine the town's ecosystem post-tragedy.
"Right now, believe it or not, even though people say our town is gone, I look at it as the opposite," said Keʻeaumoku Kapu, emphasizing the opportunity for reimagination and restoration in Lahaina.
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