Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District

The Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District serves the Mauna Kea region of Hawai'i Island, advising landowners and agencies on soil conservation, erosion control, and sustainable land management in the mountain's surrounding rangelands and agricultural areas. Pinangangasiwaan nito ang federal conservation programs, provides technical assistance to landowners, and develops local work plans for addressing land degradation in the Mauna Kea watershed. The district's work supports both agricultural viability and the watershed health that supplies Hawai'i Island communities with water.

Farmers and ranchers in the Mauna Kea region can access technical assistance and conservation funding through this district, and all Hawai'i Island residents benefit from the watershed protection its work supports.