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Peleke Flores is piecing together the puzzle of ancient Hawaiian fishponds, which were a vital part of the integrated Hawaiian food and cultural system for centuries, before colonization interrupted and threatened to destroy Hawaiian foodways. Peleke is the Field Operations & Cultural Resources Manager at Mālama Hulē'ia, a non-profit in Kaua´i that advocates, educates, and leads community efforts to remove red mangrove along the Hule‘ia river, re-establishes native wetland ecosystems, and creates an environmental stewardship program honoring Hawaiian values. 

• Mālama Hulē’ia website
• Mālama Hulē'ia Instagram page