AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGuam EPA & Palisades: Guam EPA’s board won’t sit on the fact-finding panel for a $1.7M fine tied to a landslide at The Palisades, and there’s still no hearing date set. Budget Pressure: Guam EPA and Homeland Security/OCD face another $5.9M hit tied to grant issues, with FEMA restrictions and reimbursement delays complicating operations. Reef Restoration: Piti Mayor and UOG are working to restore the Tupungan Bay coral reef nursery, seeking land access and a two-year reforestation grant. Coastal Protection Funding: Guam’s Coastal Management Program is asking the public to support it again as the federal budget proposes eliminating coastal zone management grants nationwide. Wildlife Conservation: The Smithsonian’s breeding program is helping bring back the Guam kingfisher (sihek), once extinct in the wild. Storm Aftermath & Recovery: GPA says it’s entering phase three of power restoration after Super Typhoon Bavi, while Rota continues recovery with aid deliveries including fuel, water, and chainsaws. Weather Watch: NWS says Invest 97W poses no direct threat to Guam but is driving monsoon winds, showers, and rougher seas. Cultural Event: Liberation Day plans include a wagon parade at Asan Beach July 21, with recycled-material rules aimed at sustainability.
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