The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is temporarily closing Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge starting Feb. 17 through April 30 to repair the main entry and infrastructure.

Severe storms in 2020 and 2021 damaged the access road and nearby parking areas, a section of fencing and the main water line servicing the refuge. The repairs will prevent additional degradation of damaged infrastructure and loss of water availability while continuing to provide safer long-term access to the refuge.

Under the National Environmental Policy Act, an Environmental Assessment was conducted to evaluate the effects of the proposed work on the natural and human environment at the refuge, according to a release. A Finding of No Significant Impact was issued on Dec. 16, 2024.

The public can check on the status of ongoing work on Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge’s website, social media and on the reservation page at Recreation.gov.

As one of three refuges within the Kauai NWR Complex, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is one of the state’s most important seabird habitat sites, hosting nearly 500,000 visitors each year.