What's Being Discussed
The Kona Soil and Water Conservation District (KSWCD) Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 3:00–5:00 PM in Kealakekua, Hawaiʻi. Key topics include:

Financial update: The board treasurer will share a current budget and spending report.
Conservation grant update: Staff will report on a Department of Defense conservation grant (REPI program).
Land planning workload: District planners will update the board on active conservation plans, land consolidations, subdivisions, and grading requests.
Federal farm programs: A representative from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will share updates on Farm Bill programs available to landowners.
Kamehameha Schools – Kealia Project: Review of a conservation plan for this local project.
Community programs: Updates on the Kona Leo Lions Club planting event, a Soil Food Web educational class, and a Conservation Awareness Contest.
District operations: Staff will discuss the KSWCD vacation/holiday schedule, vehicle liability insurance, and a budget proposal for fiscal years 2027–2028, including legislative outreach efforts.

Decisions Expected

Approval of the September 15, 2026 meeting minutes.
Possible action on the FY27/28 budget proposal and related legislative outreach.
Review and potential action on district insurance and leave policies.

Who Should Pay Attention

Farmers and landowners in the Kona area interested in conservation planning or federal farm funding.
Community members involved in local environmental or planting programs.
Anyone affected by land use, grading, or subdivision activity in the Kona district.

Public testimony is welcome. Written comments must be submitted by November 16, 2026, to info@konaconservation.org. In-person speakers are limited to three minutes per agenda item.