Guam EPA & Enforcement: Guam EPA’s board won’t sit on the fact-finding panel for a $1.7M fine and notice of violation tied to the Palisades landslide, even as there’s still no hearing date set—raising questions about how the appeal will proceed for alleged erosion and soil-control failures. Funding Pressure: Guam EPA and Homeland Security/Civil Defense face another $5.9M hit tied to grant issues and FEMA reimbursement restrictions, with lawmakers warning the technical process and audits have left operations vulnerable. Reef Restoration: Piti Mayor Jesse Alig is pushing to restore the Tepungan Bay coral reef nursery by securing access for a two-year reforestation project with UOG and agencies, aiming to reverse erosion and sedimentation damage. Disaster Response & Resilience: After Super Typhoon Bavi, Rota’s power and water restoration continues, while aid shipments and recovery support are still moving to the northern island. Coastal Protection: Guam’s Coastal Management Program is asking for community support again as the Trump administration’s budget proposal would eliminate coastal zone management grants nationwide. Wildlife Conservation: The Guam kingfisher breeding effort continues at the Smithsonian, keeping hope alive for a species wiped out in the wild by the brown tree snake. Weather Watch: Invest 97W remains the main driver for monsoon conditions in the Marianas, with built seas and surf risks even without a direct threat.