AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoCoastal Safety: Guam’s Homeland Security/OCD is warning of hazardous surf and dangerous rip currents for west-facing Marianas reefs, with 8–10 foot breaking waves expected through Friday afternoon. Watershed Restoration: The GROW Initiative is tackling erosion on southern Guam hillsides to protect freshwater and coral reefs, using tree planting and erosion-control to keep sediment from washing into the ocean. Power Reliability: Guam Power Authority says the Ukudu steam turbine is back online and cleared for full load after a more-than-two-month outage, easing grid strain that raised load-shedding concerns. Aquaculture & Food Security: UOG Land Grant’s “Tilapia to Table” workshop links saltwater tilapia raising with salting, smoking, and using fish parts for fertilizer—aimed at more climate-resilient local food. Regional Climate Voice: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero urged Pacific Islands Forum members to grant Guam full membership, arguing the island is “watching through the window” on climate resilience, ocean policy, and financing. Invasive Species Watch: CNMI tightened cargo screening after brown tree snake sightings on Rota, adding emergency biosecurity steps to block new introductions from Guam. Tourism Funding Access: GVB launched a new online portal for the Tourism Works Micro-Grant to streamline applications and improve transparency.
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