AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife Protection: Six agencies and community groups are set to sign an agreement aimed at eradicating brown tree snakes from Cocos Island, with searches planned to support the effort to protect native wildlife. Rare Birds: A red knot and a Temminck’s stint—each previously recorded on Guam only once, according to a local birder—were spotted this week. Ordot Cleanup: The federal receiver has submitted certification to the EPA that pollutant discharges from the former Ordot dump have ceased, marking a major step in remediation. Seabed Mining: U.S. companies are seeking exploration rights in Pacific waters, including areas near Guam; island advocates are raising concerns as lease sales approach. Research and Sustainability: UOG Sea Grant is offering up to $100,000 for projects on issues including reefs, watersheds and coastal resilience. Dry Season: The National Weather Service says a dry pattern is likely to persist across the Marianas, with Guam’s fire danger rising to moderate.
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