AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCoastal Cleanup Call: Guam’s 32nd Annual Guam International Coastal Cleanup is set for Sept. 19, with organizers urging pre-registration, capped site spots, and early check-in to protect coral reefs and marine life. Typhoon Season Watch: Two tropical systems far east of Guam—Tropical Depression 20W and Invest 91W—are not expected to directly affect the Marianas, but forecasters say interaction could change their strength and timing as Guam heads into peak season. Reef-Friendly Fishing Shift: As reef fish decline, the Guam Smart-FAD Project is promoting pelagic fishing using upgraded fish aggregating devices with satellite echosounder buoys to help reduce pressure on vulnerable coastal stocks. Wastewater Equipment Boost: The Guam Waterworks Authority received approval for nearly $1.5M to buy two truck-mounted sewer cleaning combination units to support ongoing maintenance and emergency response needs. School Safety & Facilities: Tiyan High School could partially reopen next week after reduced demerits tied to roof repairs, while oversight continues over campus readiness and public health inspections. Invasive Species Science: New genome research helps explain how Guam’s brown tree snake population exploded from a few arrivals to densities up to 30,000 per square mile.
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