What's Being Discussed
The Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District (MKSWCD) board will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 3:00–5:00 PM. Attendees can join in person in Kamuela (Waimea) or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Financial update from the Treasurer and Chairman's report
Review of farm dwelling and subdivision applications
Conservation plan approvals for landowners Iole and Senifa Annandale, and a plan update for Wesley Whaley
Updates from the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) on current programs
Ongoing topics: a Landscape Working Group (LWG) meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding with NRCS, and the purchase of Avenza mapping software (pro tier — now confirmed purchased)
Planning for the Hawaii Ag Conference on November 9–10 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott, including registration fees, lodging, and booth costs

Decisions Expected

Approval of meeting minutes and agenda
Approval of a Cooperative Agreement
Approval of conservation plans for Iole and Senifa Annandale
Decisions on Hawaii Ag Conference participation, including registration fees and whether to reserve a booth

Who Should Pay Attention

Farmers and landowners in the Mauna Kea district with active or pending conservation plans
Anyone submitting a farm dwelling or subdivision application for district review
Agricultural businesses and nonprofits interested in the Hawaii Ag Conference
Residents interested in local land and water conservation efforts on Hawaiʻi Island

To testify, submit written comments to mkswcd@gmail.com at least 24 hours before the meeting, or attend in person or via Teams. Oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes per person per agenda item.