AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildlife & Invasives: Spanish researchers say a horseshoe whip snake has been swimming from Ibiza to Santa Eulària, confirming a new threat to endemic wall lizards. Local Conservation: Guam’s ko’ko’ rail may be reproducing on Cocos Island, with trail cameras capturing mating and chicks. Endangered Species: Four Guam kingfisher (sihek) chicks hatched at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, adding to the tiny global breeding population. Ecotourism & Trails: GVB approved a $55,000 contract for the Sella Bay Overlook Trail, aiming for a safe, natural-surface route with accessibility and improved parking/safety. Energy & Environment: Ribbon cutting for the 198-megawatt Ukudu power plant promises major fuel-oil reductions and supports Guam’s cleaner-energy transition. Weather: Tropical Depression Jangmi (Invest 99W) brought record rainfall and localized flooding, though it posed no direct threat to the Marianas. Marine Life & Habitat: NAVFAC and partners logged 269 fanihi (Mariana fruit bat) across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian in the annual count. Port & Coastal Use: Port Authority leadership can negotiate a lease for an inflatable ocean park at Port property, with claims of environmental safeguards.
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