Waimānalo Watershed Conservation Practices Grant

Geographic Scope: Waimānalo watershed area, O'ahu, Hawaii

Program Description: Grant funding to install conservation practices that protect water quality and reduce soil erosion in the Waimānalo watershed. Farmers can be reimbursed for up to 67% of the cost to implement eligible conservation practices.

Focus Areas:

• Water quality protection
• Soil erosion reduction
• Waimānalo Bay protection
• Conservation practice implementation

Target Applicants:

• Farmers in the Waimānalo watershed (approximately 800 acres of small-scale agricultural operations)
• Fruit and vegetable farms
• Orchards
• Nurseries
• Livestock operations

Eligible Conservation Practices:

• Cover Crops
• Vegetative Barriers (e.g., vetiver grass)
• Terraces
• Grassed Waterways
• Windbreaks
• Compost Structures
• Riparian Restoration
• Rain Gardens

Contact Information:

• Hannah Bergemann: Hannah.Bergemann@oahurcd.org
• Organization: Oahu Resource Conservation & Development Council
• Address: PO Box 4, 92-1770 Kunia Road, Kunia, HI 96759
• Phone: 1-808-622-9026
• Website: oahurcd.org

Status Note: Verify current availability with organization.

Application Process

1. Download Application: Download the grant application from the website
2. Complete Application: Fill out all required sections
3. Submit Application: Email completed application to Hannah Bergemann at Hannah.Bergemann@oahurcd.org
4. Installation Timeline: Conservation practices must be completed by specified deadline
5. Reimbursement: Eligible applicants receive up to 67% reimbursement of installation costs

Selection Criteria

• Grant funds prioritized for small-scale agricultural operations (approximately 800 acres within watershed)
• Priority given to farms, orchards, nurseries, and livestock operations in Waimānalo watershed
• Applications reviewed for water quality impact and erosion reduction potential