AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTropical Weather: Tropical Depression 07W (from Invest 92W) brought Guam its roughest night in months, with gusts up to 55 mph near dawn Friday as the system passed just south and funneled stronger winds over the island; NWS says tropical-storm-force winds aren’t expected, but expect showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possible locally heavy rain. Coastal Resilience: Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans launched an online petition to protect the Guam Coastal Management Program from NOAA budget cuts that could end federal funding for shoreline management, hazard mitigation, and coastal permitting. Youth Conservation: Guam Green Growth launched the inaugural G3 Youth Conservation Corps with eight high school students pledging to help build resilience and sustainability for Guam’s natural resources. Wildlife Conservation Funding: Guam’s endangered sihek and ko’ko’ bird programs are still funded for now, but officials warn future grant uncertainty remains as federal conservation budgets face reductions. Policy & Infrastructure: A Guam bill proposes a public-private partnership to move the Department of Revenue and Taxation from costly leasing toward a permanent headquarters on publicly owned land.
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