Species Dynamics and Potential Invasion in the Restored Streams of East Maui

Authors

Hannah Breinholt, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Isabelle Hunter, Brigham Young University - Provo
Sarah Cole, Brigham Young University - Provo
Seth M. Bybee, Brigham Young University - Provo
Rachel L. Wood, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

aquatic ecology, restoration, invasive species

Abstract

100+ years of water diversions in East Maui disrupted this connectivity, threatening native species and their habitat

In 2018, stream flow was restored to 22 streams

Endemic amphidromous fish in East Maui streams depend on intact flow from mountains to sea (mauka-to-makai) and are especially vulnerable to habitat disruption and isolation [1]

Has stream restoration enabled native fish species to recolonize or has it created openings for non-native species?

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Breinholt, Hannah; Hunter, Isabelle; Cole, Sarah; Bybee, Seth M.; and Wood, Rachel L., "Species Dynamics and Potential Invasion in the Restored Streams of East Maui" (2026). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2026. 11.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2026/11

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-03-26

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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