What's Being Discussed
The East Kauai Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its monthly meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public in person at the Department of Health Conference Room, 3040 Umi Street, Lihue, or online via Zoom.

Staff updates from conservation specialists, a district assistant, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), including staffing news and farm programs like EQIP and CSP
Review of new cooperator agreements and conservation plans for Kauai landowners
Updates on grants and funding, including feral swine fencing, technical assistance, and other opportunities
Planning for the Agriculture Resource Fair (tentatively late October) and the Kauai SWCDs 75th Anniversary celebration
Updates on the county grading ordinance and ongoing discussions with Kauai County Council members
Upcoming community events including a Local Working Group meeting, Project WET, and the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Conference

Decisions Expected

Approval of meeting minutes and the treasurer's report
Approval of new conservation plans and cooperator agreements
Review of the 2027 Annual Work Plan
Nominations for the 2026 Water Conservationist of the Year award, with a vote scheduled for September

Who Should Pay Attention

Farmers and landowners on Kauai interested in conservation programs or funding assistance
Community members concerned about land, water, and natural resource management
Anyone interested in volunteering at upcoming conservation events
Residents who want to submit public testimony — written comments are due by email to ewkswcd@gmail.com at least 24 hours before the meeting