West Kauai Soil and Water Conservation District

The West Kauai Soil and Water Conservation District serves the west side of Kauai, assisting landowners, farmers, and ranchers with conservation practices that protect soil productivity and water quality in this predominantly agricultural and rural region. The district board coordinates federal USDA conservation programs, provides technical assistance, and addresses land management challenges me ka erosion, runoff into coastal waters, and irrigation management in the Westside's dry agricultural areas. It helps sustain the agricultural character and environke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo of west Kauai.

Landowners and farmers on west Kauai can access technical guidance and federal cost-share funding through the district for soil and water conservation improvements. The community benefits from the protection of agricultural lands and the prevention of erosion and runoff into reefs and nearshore waters.