What's Being Discussed
The Windward Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its monthly board meeting on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting takes place in person at 47-200 Waihee Road, Kāneʻohe, Room 102, and is also available to join virtually via Zoom.

Approval of previous meeting minutes and a treasurer's financial report
Review of conservation plans for two organizations — Climbworks and HRI — both prepared by planner Claudia Decker of the Hawaiʻi Association of Conservation Districts (HACD)
Updates from partner agencies including Oahu RC&D, NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service), HACD, and Hoʻokuaʻāina
Open comments from the public

Decisions Expected

The board may vote to approve conservation plans for Climbworks and HRI
Routine approval of meeting minutes and financial records is anticipated
No new cooperators are being considered at this meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents and landowners in the Windward Oʻahu area interested in land conservation and natural resource management
Anyone connected to Climbworks or HRI, whose conservation plans are up for review
Community members interested in how local soil and water resources are being protected

To testify, submit written comments at least 24 hours in advance to windwardswcd@gmail.com, or request to speak live via Zoom through the same email. Testimony is limited to three minutes per person per agenda item. For disability accommodations, call 808-622-9026.