Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts (Department of Land and Natural Resources)

Board Meeting

Aso ma le Taimi Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:00 PM
Nofoaga NRCS Waimea office H-148 67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy Suite H-148 Kamuela, HI 96743
Avanoa Mai Mamao E maua foʻi i luga o le initaneti — siaki le faʻasalalauga aloaia mo faʻamatalaga o le fesoʻotaʻiga.
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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.

Faʻapefea Ona Auai

O se fonotaga lautele lenei — e talia uma tagata o le nuʻu e auai ma tuʻuina atu molimau. E masani ona faia fonotaga i le tagata lava ma e ono mafai foʻi ona maua i luga o le initaneti.