AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFanihi Conservation Count: Volunteers identified 269 Mariana fruit bats (fanihi) across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian in the 2026 annual count, with organizers saying the data will guide conservation actions for the threatened pollinator/seed disperser. Local Agriculture Resilience: After Typhoon Sinlaku, UOG’s Land Grant Soil Lab is offering free soil-testing for farmers in June and July to help rebuild long-term productivity. Wildlife Recovery Milestone: Trail cameras on Cocos Island captured photographic proof of ko’ko’ (Guam rail) mating in the wild, plus chicks seen trailing a parent—an encouraging sign for the native bird’s survival. Ecotourism Trail Upgrade: The Guam Visitors Bureau approved about $55,000 for the Sella Bay Overlook Trail project, aiming for safer, accessible, “natural surface” hiking and trail biking. Drone Skills for Environmental Work: UOG Drone Corps applications are open for a new cohort, offering training toward FAA Part 107b licensing and hands-on use for environmental monitoring and agriculture. Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Jangmi is battering Japan’s Ryukyu Islands with heavy rain and damaging winds, with evacuations and flight disruptions reported.
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