AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation groups and community partners filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s plan to kick-start deep-sea mining off the CNMI and Guam, arguing regulators wrongly downplayed harm to humpback whales, manta rays, and sea turtles. Public Input Push: CNMI and Guam lawmakers are also pressing Interior and the Marine Minerals Administration for a 90-day public comment period, warning the first lease sales could set a precedent for future seabed deals. Local Role Concerns: Guam senators renewed calls for a real island role as a key federal regulator exits ahead of a proposed Dec. 16 lease sale, leaving uncertainty over oversight and environmental review. Wildlife Recovery Story: The sihek (Guam kingfisher) is showing major progress—nests with eggs have been found on Palmyra Atoll after decades of captive breeding, marking a hopeful step toward reintroduction. Air Quality Watch: NWS says wildfire smoke haze across the Marianas likely came from Indonesia, with health warnings for people affected by smoke. Health & Infrastructure: Guam Memorial Hospital cleared final procurement for its long-delayed maternal and newborn renovation, with construction expected to start soon. Waste & Rates: GSWA is set for another rate increase Oct. 1 as islandwide collection planning moves forward. Aquaculture & Food Security: UOG Land Grant will host a tilapia workshop focused on raising fish, processing into salted/smoked products, and turning fish waste into fertilizer.
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