AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStorm & Climate Watch: Tropical Storm Jangmi is battering Japan’s Ryukyu Islands with damaging winds and heavy rain, prompting evacuations and flight cancellations—an added reminder for Guam’s weather readiness as forecasters warn the Pacific may be heading toward another Super El Niño summer. Agriculture Recovery: After Typhoon Sinlaku, UOG’s Land Grant Soil Lab is offering free June–July soil testing for farmers, with field visits and crop-specific recommendations to help rebuild long-term productivity. Wildlife & Biodiversity: Trail cameras on Cocos Island captured Guam’s native ko’ko’ rail mating and chicks, while Smithsonian reports four new sihek (Guam kingfisher) hatchlings—both signals of rare wins for endangered island species. Sustainable Tourism & Trails: Guam Visitors Bureau approved about $118K in contracts and sponsorships, including a $55.5K Sella Bay Overlook trail project framed as ecotourism with safer, accessible natural-surface routes. Local Skills & Monitoring: UOG Drone Corps is accepting applications for its next cohort, training residents toward FAA Part 107b licensing for environmental monitoring and agricultural uses. Marine Environment: Port Authority talks move forward on an inflatable ocean park near Port Beach, with claims it’s designed to be environmentally conscious.
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