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#)