AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLand and Water: More than 200 people joined the Walk for Water at Ritidian to oppose a proposed live-fire range near Guam’s main aquifer and call for ancestral land to be returned. Organizers warn millions of lead bullets could contaminate groundwater. Seabed Mining: NOAA is seeking public comment on Eco Minerals’ application to explore seabed between Guam and Wake Island. The request is for exploration, not approval to mine. Drought and Fire Risk: The National Weather Service warns El Niño could bring a longer, drier season, with below-normal rain expected in early 2027. Guam’s fire danger has reached a November high in 60 years of records. Ordot Cleanup: Guam’s solid-waste receiver says pollutant discharges from the closed Ordot dump have stopped, completing a major step in environmental remediation. Wildlife: Government agencies and community groups are preparing an agreement to eradicate brown tree snakes from Cocos Island, while birders have spotted two exceptionally rare shorebirds on Guam. Research Funding: UOG Sea Grant is offering up to $100,000 for projects focused on issues including reefs, watersheds and coastal resilience.
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