AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push Under Fire (CNMI): CNMI groups Our Common Wealth 670 and PåganWatch, joined by conservation allies, sued the U.S. in Hawaii federal court to stop a planned Dec. 16 lease sale covering more than 67 million acres, arguing regulators rubberstamped impacts under the Endangered Species Act without fully weighing exploration, testing, development, and mining. Local Policy & Oversight: CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced H.R. 10318, the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act, aiming to boost revenue sharing (50% to adjacent territories), tighten environmental bonding, and expand local consultation for any seabed mining. Guam Weather Alert: NWS Tiyan issued a flash flood warning for central Guam until 4:30 p.m. and a flood advisory islandwide until 5:30 p.m. after heavy rain and thunderstorms; officials urged residents to avoid flooded roads (“Turn Around, Don’t Drown”). Climate Risk Context: The NWS says Guam should take the rest of the season seriously as El Niño strengthens into a “very strong” phase, with a recent comparable event producing 11 super typhoons. Food Security & Aquaculture: UOG Land Grant is hosting “Tilapia to Table” on Sept. 12, teaching saltwater tilapia raising plus salting and smoking to create shelf-stable products and reduce waste. Community Resilience & Data: UOG Land Grant launched a Community Needs Assessment Survey to guide programs on agriculture, natural resources, environmental stewardship, nutrition, and health.
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