What's Being Discussed
The West Kauai Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM. It will be held in person at the National Tropical Botanical Garden Education Room, 3530 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, and also available via Zoom. Note: The meeting may be rescheduled due to storm impacts — check back the morning of the meeting to confirm.

Staff updates from conservation specialists and district assistants on field visits, outreach, and projects
Updates on federal farm programs (EQIP, CSP, and others) from the NRCS District Conservationist
Hurricane Lowell — island-wide damage updates and emergency response follow-up
Planning for the 2026 Annual Dinner, including dates, location, and food
Updates on grants, including feral swine fencing, technical assistance, and other funding opportunities
Office space update and employee management report
Follow-up on Local Working Group meetings and the district's 75th anniversary planning
Upcoming community events, including Project WET (September 25) and the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Conference (October 2–3)

Decisions Expected

Vote on the 2026 Water Conservationist of the Year award recipient
Approval of new cooperator agreements and conservation plans
Moving forward with a prospective Associate Director candidate

Who Should Pay Attention

West Kauai farmers, landowners, and ranchers interested in conservation programs or funding
Community members affected by Hurricane Lowell
Residents interested in water conservation and natural resource stewardship
Volunteers for upcoming outreach events

To submit written testimony, email ewkswcd@gmail.com at least 24 hours before the meeting. For disability accommodations, contact staff at least 2 business days in advance at (808) 346-0691.