Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts (Department of Land and Natural Resources)
Board Meeting
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What's Being Discussed
The Mauna Kea Soil and Water Conservation District (MKSWCD) is holding its regular board meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 3:00–5:00 PM. You can attend in person at the USDA-NRCS office in Kamuela (Waimea) or join online via Microsoft Teams.
- Review of meeting minutes and the district's financial status (Treasurer's report)
- Updates from the board Chair and committees
- Review of a farm dwelling and a land subdivision proposal
- Staff updates from the NRCS program coordinator and conservation specialist
- Discussion of a Hoʻoulu Planning grant related to Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii
- Open discussion on other matters
Decisions Expected
The board is expected to vote on several items, including:
- Cooperative agreements with two parties: Jacinth DeLuz III and Kaauhuhu Farms LLC
- Plan approval for Parker Ranch
- Possible action on plan revisions, updates, or cancellations
- Approval of the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes
Who Should Pay Attention
- Farmers and landowners in the Mauna Kea district, especially those involved with conservation plans or cooperative agreements
- Anyone interested in the Parker Ranch conservation plan or the proposed cooperative agreements
- Residents curious about agricultural stewardship funding in the area
- Those who want to comment can submit written testimony to mkswcd@gmail.com at least 24 hours before the meeting, or testify in person or by phone (dial +1 202-650-0123, conference ID: 645 780 745#)
How to Participate
This is a public meeting — all community members are welcome to attend and provide testimony. Meetings are typically held in person and may also be accessible online.