In 2018, water flow was restored to desiccated streams in East Maui, Hawaii, after two centuries of diverted flow for sugarcane farming in Maui's central valley and along the island’s north shore. Maui faces unique environmental challenges, including persistent stream diversions to support large-scale sugar production. This practice has altered the natural processes aquatic ecosystems rely on. In 2018, water flow was restored to 22 of Maui’s streams, bringing water to desiccated systems and opening new habitats. Little research has been done to assess the water quality and recovery status of the restored streams of Maui. Because dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) spend one to two years as aquatic nymphs and require certain physicochemical conditions to survive, they have been excellent indicators of stream health in global studies. These species are often the first impacted by declining water quality, and identifying their presence and absence can provide insights into how Maui’s streams are recovering after prolonged and severe low water flow. To identify the presence of Odonata species, eDNA samples were collected in East Maui, Hawaii, at 15 stream sites, paired with water quality data such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, nitrate, ammonium, phosphate, phycocyanin, and chlorophyll a. eDNA samples were processed at Jonah Ventures Laboratory for the presence of Odonata and microbial DNA. Odonata presence was correlated with water quality and bacterial community data to assess environmental health. Water quality parameters such as bacterial community composition also represent potential health risks for humans and terrestrial wildlife. Spatial graphics illustrate these correlations to show the health of the streams on an island-wide scale. These findings will guide local leaders in their restoration efforts to ensure these aquatic systems receive the resources needed to achieve water quality status that can support stable native communities.