AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInvasive Species: The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee advanced a bill to fund invasive species strike teams, including a Guam lawmaker’s push for $10 million a year (FY2027–2033) to protect native ecosystems, agriculture, and the island economy. Deep-Sea Mining: Pacific leaders, including CNMI’s governor, warned there were “no consultations” before the U.S. moved to auction ocean areas for deep-sea mining—separate tracts near Guam and the CNMI are also under consideration. Flooding & Storms: Guam is bracing for more monsoon-driven rain and unsettled weather, with flood advisories and hazardous surf/rip-current warnings continuing through the weekend and into next week. Saltwater Intrusion: A University of Guam study using decades of groundwater data suggests rising sea levels may already be increasing salt in Guam’s drinking-water wells. Coastal Resilience: Apra Harbor’s Glass Breakwater repair is underway with circular-economy and coastal engineering approaches aimed at stronger protection against severe typhoons and climate impacts. Supreme Court Watch: Guam environmental groups filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to require rigorous environmental review and public participation before the Air Force can proceed with open burning and open detonation of hazardous waste on Guam.
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