What's Being Discussed

• Conservation plans: The board will review and consider approving soil and water conservation plans for three landowners (E. Hughes, N. Nobriga, and S. Nagata).
• Land use application: The board will review a subdivision application (PL-SUB-2026-000427) for potential impacts on conservation in the area.
• Program updates: Staff will give updates on the Perimeter Fence Program, community cost-share funding (Laulima program), and conservation planning work through NRCS.
• Agency reports: Representatives from NRCS (both Hilo and Waimea offices) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will share updates, including information on cooperative agreements and public records requests.
• Upcoming events and obligations: Topics include a regional meeting in Guam in August, a statewide conservation awareness contest, an ethics course for two board members, and local work group surveys.
• Financial update: The treasurer will present a financial report.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of meeting minutes from the previous session.
• Approval of conservation plans for three cooperators.
• Decision on the re-appointment of board member Beaton.
• Review and possible action on the subdivision land use application.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Farmers and landowners in the Hāmākua district interested in conservation programs or cost-share funding.
• Anyone affected by the subdivision application under review.
• Community members who want to participate in local work group surveys or conservation awareness activities.
• Residents interested in how public land and natural resources are managed in the Hāmākua region.