AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNational Heritage Area Push: Guam Preservation Trust is urging residents to weigh in on a federal feasibility study that could make Guam a National Heritage Area—one of 62 nationwide, with none yet in U.S. Pacific territories. The public comment period runs through July 2 (GPT is seeking a 45-day extension). The survey is meant to be community-driven, asking residents to name the heritage sites and stories they want shared with the nation and world. Wildlife Hope: Conservation news from afar—two sihek (Guam kingfisher) chicks hatched at the Smithsonian’s conservation campus in Virginia. The species is extinct in the wild, so each hatch matters for the managed breeding program. PFAS Funding: EPA announced nearly $9.5M in grants for Guam to tackle PFAS in drinking water, including testing, planning, and infrastructure support. Local Environment Watch: Guam EPA issued a beach advisory for 10 polluted beaches based on May 21 sampling. Policy Shockwave: Guam lawmakers passed a bill banning deep-sea mining from island waters and ports, with steep daily fines.
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