What's Being Discussed

The South Oʻahu Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM. The meeting is available via Zoom or in person at the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, Room 207, on the UH Mānoa campus.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes and a treasurer's financial report
• Updates to bank signature authority and the district's address on file with Bank of Hawaiʻi
• Planning for upcoming board elections
• Discussion of a Conservation Agriculture Program (CAP) mock contest held in July, connected to a Summer FFA teacher gathering
• Updates on the Oʻahu SWCD website managed by the Hawaiian Association of Conservation Districts (HACD)
• Review of an updated agreement (MOU) between South Oʻahu SWCD and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
• Updates from the HACD Conservation Specialist and community partners

Decisions Expected

• Possible vote on bank signature authority and address change with Bank of Hawaiʻi
• Possible action related to the updated MOU with NRCS
• Board may enter a closed executive session for legal consultation if needed

Who Should Pay Attention

• Farmers, landowners, and conservation advocates in South Oʻahu
• Agriculture educators and FFA members involved in CAP programs
• Anyone interested in soil, water, and land stewardship on Oʻahu
• Community members wishing to provide public testimony on any agenda item

Public testimony is limited to 3 minutes per person. Written testimony can be submitted to SOSWCD@gmail.com at least 24 hours before the meeting.