What's Being Discussed

The East Kauai Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM. It will be held in person at the Department of Health Conference Room, 3040 Umi Street, Lihue, and also available via Zoom.

• Staff updates from conservation specialists, the district assistant, and district operations
• Federal farm conservation programs (EQIP, CSP, and others) and NRCS staffing news
• Results of the Conservation Awareness Contest and advancement to the state level
• A new conservation plan for Malama Huleia and new cooperator agreements
• Recovery updates following Hurricane Lowell, including emergency watershed protection efforts
• Planning for the Kauai SWCD's 75th anniversary
• Review of the FY 2027 Annual Work Plan
• Updates on grants including feral swine fencing, technical assistance, and county funding
• Filling open Vice Chair and Secretary board positions
• Upcoming annual dinner on December 5, 2026

Decisions Expected

• Vote to nominate and fill Vice Chair and Secretary positions
• Vote on the 2026 Water Conservationist of the Year nomination
• Approval of the Malama Huleia conservation plan
• Possible vote on Hurricane Lowell recovery action items
• Vote related to the Poster Contest

Who Should Pay Attention

• Farmers and landowners in East Kauai interested in conservation programs or funding
• Residents affected by Hurricane Lowell seeking recovery updates
• Anyone interested in land, water, or soil conservation on Kauai
• Community members who want to testify — written testimony must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance to ewkswcd@gmail.com