Hawaiian Electric has reached a three-year settlement with conservation groups to protect endangered seabirds on Maui and Lanai. The focus is on the Ua’u and A’o, two species unique to Hawaii, which have been struggling with extinction. As part of the agreement, Hawaiian Electric will invest $480,000 annually to protect their habitats on Maui. This includes installing power line diverters, lowering hazardous lines, and conducting ongoing studies on the bird populations, according to Island News.