AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWaste Services: Guam Solid Waste Authority’s draft rules would fine residents $50 monthly for failing to enroll in mandatory trash collection; a consultant recommends cutting the current $38 rate to $20 once islandwide service begins. Dry Conditions: The dry spell is continuing across the Marianas, with Guam’s fire danger at moderate after rainfall ran well below normal in early November. Seabed Mining: A federal lease sale near the Marianas is planned for Dec. 16, about 47 miles from Guam; activists will host a Nov. 17 screening, while environmental advocates warn a Senate bill could make mining approvals harder to reverse. Reefs and Research: Guam’s reefs are faring relatively well, but a global assessment warns most reef systems face collapse risks. UOG is offering up to $100,000 for island sustainability research, and a new fisheries program will teach sustainable practices alongside traditional knowledge. Local Crops: Researchers highlight how soil nematodes can damage Guam crops, including banana, papaya and calamansi.
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