What's Being Discussed
The Maunakea Management Board is holding a regular public meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. It will be held both in person at the Institute for Astronomy in Hilo and online via Zoom Webinar. Key topics include:

Transition to the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA): Updates on the interim joint management plan, requests for proposals (RFPs) related to environmental impact statements and administrative rules, early lease preparation work, and a long-term master transition plan.
University of Hawaiʻi Master Plan Amendment: Progress update on changes to UH's plan for Maunakea.
Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) Operations: A status update on the underground storage tank (UST) replacement project.
Financial Stabilization Plan: An overview of efforts to stabilize the board's finances.
Education and Outreach Annual Review: A presentation by Kaleo Pilago — for information only, no vote expected.
Kahu Kū Mauna Report: A cultural advisory report on Maunakea stewardship.

Decisions Expected

Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
The board may hold a closed executive session to consult with its attorney about the board's legal role in jointly managing Maunakea with MKSOA.

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents interested in the future management and stewardship of Maunakea
Native Hawaiian communities and cultural practitioners
Astronomers and telescope operators on the mountain
Anyone concerned about environmental oversight, land leases, or the MKSOA transition

Public testimony is welcome. Written comments can be emailed to mkmb-testimony-grp@hawaii.edu. Those wishing to speak must register by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.