AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoral Reef Planning: About 40 residents joined a Guam Coral Reef Initiative town hall to shape the next coral reef resilience strategy, urging stronger enforcement, tighter development and pollution controls, and more environmental education. Seabed Mining Push: BOEM says proposed deep-sea mining leasing near the CNMI won’t affect Guam’s coastal zone, but Guam’s governor and delegate are warning Washington not to move faster than science, especially as Guam is excluded from the formal comment process. Invasive Species Biosecurity: Guam’s invasive brown tree snake risk is driving emergency rules requiring vessel inspections before departing Guam for the CNMI, after snakes were found on Rota. Power and Water Costs: Guam Power Authority says the Ukudu steam turbine remains offline for repairs until end of August, keeping load-shedding risk high; meanwhile, the PUC approved GWA water rate hikes starting Oct. 1. Typhoon Aftermath Watch: Tropical Storm/typhoon Saudel warnings were lifted for the Northern Marianas as the storm moved northwest, but hazardous surf and rip currents remain a concern. Audit on Invasive Species Management: An OPA performance audit found gaps in Guam’s invasive species management plan development, limiting standards and reporting.
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