AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoResearch Funding: UOG CIS and Sea Grant is offering up to $100,000 for two-year projects tackling environmental and sustainability challenges across Guam and Micronesia, including coral reef protection, watershed restoration and coastal resilience. Recycling: JY Recycling is challenging DPW’s award of a contract to remove 166 junk vehicles in Tamuning, alleging the winning bidder’s subcontracting plans and ownership disclosures violate Guam law. The allegations have not been resolved. Sustainable Fisheries: UOG Sea Grant and Reef Pursuit International launched a fellowship to promote fishing education, cultural knowledge, ocean safety and conservation; Kevin Rivera is the first fellow. Storm Watch: Invest 99W could pass near Alamagan this weekend and strengthen into a tropical depression or storm. Guam is expected to see little impact, while the northern CNMI could get stronger winds and showers. Seabed Mining: A court ruling on a proposed lease sale off American Samoa could affect a planned CNMI sale, with the nearest lease area about 47 miles from Guam. Environmental Oversight: Guam EPA says it is understaffed and overworked as it backs a proposal for third-party help with permitting.
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