What This Board Does

The Hana Soil and Water Conservation District serves the Hana district on East Maui, helping landowners implement voluntary conservation practices to protect the area's unique watershed, coastal resources, and agricultural lands. It coordinates with USDA programs and the state Department of Agriculture to deliver technical and financial assistance. The remote geography and cultural significance of the Hana area shape the district's conservation priorities.

Why You Should Care

The Hana watershed and coastline are ecologically significant and culturally important to Native Hawaiian communities, making soil and water conservation decisions particularly meaningful for this region. Landowners and community members in the Hana area can participate in district board elections and public meetings.

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