AGP Executive Report

Invasive Species Response: The University of Guam’s Brown Treesnake Control Workshop and SnakeHunt at Tarague Beach drew 125+ residents to learn how to identify, safely handle, and humanely dispatch the invasive brown treesnake—plus how its spread threatens Guam’s birds, pollinators, and native plants. Youth & Green Jobs: Guam Green Growth (G3) launched the first G3 Youth Conservation Corps, giving high school students hands-on training in sustainability and conservation careers across Guam’s growing green economy. Climate Cooperation: California and Pacific partners—including Guam and Hawai‘i—signed on to deepen climate adaptation and resilience work after the Pacific Climate Summit. Storm Watch: Tropical Depression 08W and the broader Invest 94W system are expected to bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the Marianas, with officials urging residents to stay alert for localized flooding and reduced visibility. Reef Monitoring: UOG REEF fellows presented coral health findings from Yap and Kosrae, linking reef declines to recent water heating events. Local Water Safety: Residents are seeking $167.5M in dieldrin-related government claims tied to GWA and Guam EPA handling of contaminated drinking water. Regional Readiness: Joint Region Marianas and U.S. forces kicked off Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 and Citadel Pacific 2026, with possible traffic and gate impacts around Naval Base Guam.

Coral Reef Monitoring: University of Guam REEF fellows Dominic Torres, Ale’a Duenas, and Angelie Denguines presented coral health findings from Yap and Kosrae, using the Micronesia Coral Reef Monitoring Data Portal and Coral Net tools; their reefs showed steady coral declines, with water-heating events flagged as a likely driver. Invasive Species Control: More than 125 residents joined a Brown Tree Snake workshop and nighttime hunt at Gab Gab Beach, aiming to spot, capture, and safely dispatch the invasive snake to protect native wildlife and prevent spread to the CNMI. Storm Watch: Tropical disturbance Invest 94W continues toward the Marianas with a medium chance of developing; Guam and CNMI could see heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds depending on the track. Climate Prep: SPREP urged Pacific communities to prepare for El Niño after WMO declared it underway, emphasizing early action to reduce risks. Energy & Water Risks: Guam’s dieldrin-related claims against GWA and Guam EPA are seeking $167.5M total, as residents pursue accountability for cancer-linked pesticide exposure. Defense & Infrastructure: The House Armed Services Committee advanced Guam-focused FY2027 NDAA funding, including missile defense, military housing, and Inner Apra Harbor resiliency projects.

Tropical Weather Watch: Invest 94W is expected to pass through the Marianas as a developing disturbance or possibly a tropical depression, with Guam and CNMI bracing for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds; forecasters say the track is still uncertain, but a closer pass to Guam and Rota can’t be ruled out. Climate Preparedness: SPREP is urging Pacific communities to start preparing for El Niño now that it’s officially underway, stressing early action to reduce risk. Invasive Species Response: More than 125 people joined a nighttime hunt at Gab Gab Beach to find and remove the invasive brown tree snake, aiming to protect native wildlife and prevent further impacts. Water Safety & Accountability: Residents are seeking $167.5M in government claims tied to dieldrin exposure, with potential court action looming against GWA and Guam EPA. Defense & Energy Policy: Guam Power Authority says it has only had informal talks about nuclear microreactors, while Guam’s NDAA package advanced with about $1.9B for military priorities and construction. Local Conservation Youth: Guam Green Growth launched its G3 Youth Conservation Corps, placing eight students into hands-on resilience and sustainability work. Coral Research: UOG REEF fellows presented findings showing coral declines in monitored sites, linking stress to recent water-heating events. Marianas Tourism Signal: CNMI welcomed the return of direct international flights from Seoul to Saipan, a step toward rebuilding visitor arrivals after recent storms.

Defense & Infrastructure: The House Armed Services Committee advanced Guam-focused priorities in the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, including about $1.9B total—most for military construction (roughly $1.353B), plus $184.41M for missile defense and $249.06M for housing at Andersen Air Force Base. Local Safety & Governance: A Guam Legislature bill would make it a felony to use force, threats, or deception against judges and peace officers, including doxxing—aimed at rising threats and harassment. Ocean & Reef Science: UOG’s REEF program had three Guam/CNMI undergrads present reef monitoring results using the Micronesia Coral Reef Monitoring Data Portal; they reported steady coral declines linked to water-heating events. Youth & Conservation: Guam Green Growth launched the G3 Youth Conservation Corps with eight students pledging to work on resilience and natural-resource sustainability. Entrepreneurship for Kids: Nenpire Startup Series returns for ages 7–13, using hands-on workshops and a final marketplace showcase. Weather: Tropical Depression 07W passed south of Guam with gusts up to 55 mph, and forecasters warned more rain and storm impacts as systems shift nearby.

Entrepreneurship for youth: Nenpire Startup Series is back, offering a hands-on summer program for ages 7–13 with workshops, mentorship, prototyping, and a final marketplace where kids sell what they make. Reef science in action: UOG’s REEF fellows presented coral monitoring work using the Micronesia Coral Reef Monitoring data portal and Coral Net AI; their reef checks in Yap and Kosrae showed steady coral declines linked to water-heating events. Public safety mentorship: Guam Police Department’s Project U wrapped up with 40 students graduating from a four-week program focused on safety, leadership, trade skills, and decision-making. Ocean & fishing policy: Guam and CNMI are weighing responses to Trump’s move to reopen commercial fishing in Pacific marine monument waters, including the Mariana Trench unit—officials say it needs careful community discussion. Storm watch: Tropical Depression 07W/Invest 92W brought Guam its roughest night in months with gusts up to 55 mph, and forecasters are tracking possible strengthening and rain impacts. Energy & environment governance: A Guam agency is pushing Congress to protect a coastal program from NOAA budget cuts, while another legal fight heads to the U.S. Supreme Court over NEPA review tied to hazardous waste permitting.

Pacific Fishing Policy: Guam officials are weighing Trump’s move to reopen commercial fishing in Pacific marine monument waters, including the Mariana Trench Islands Unit, with Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero saying the balance between preservation and food security needs real community discussion. Nuclear Energy Debate: A Guam delegate is opposing a provision that would let the Pentagon deploy transportable nuclear microreactors in the Indo-Pacific by 2030, raising calls for transparency and engagement with Guam leaders. Coastal Protection Funding: Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans launched a petition to save the Guam Coastal Management Program, warning NOAA budget cuts could halt shoreline management, hazard mitigation, and coastal permitting. Storm Watch: Tropical Depression 07W/Invest 92W brought Guam its roughest night in months with gusts up to 55 mph, and forecasters say unsettled weather may continue as the system moves through the Marianas. Youth Conservation: Guam Green Growth launched the G3 Youth Conservation Corps, placing eight high school students into hands-on conservation and sustainability work. Entrepreneurship for Kids: The Nenpire Startup Series is accepting young applicants (ages 7–13) for a summer program that teaches real-world business skills through mentorship and a marketplace showcase.

Tropical Weather: Tropical Depression 07W (from Invest 92W) passed just south of Guam overnight, with gusts up to 55 mph at the airport and 48 mph at Andersen, as stronger winds on the storm’s north side funneled over the island; forecasters say tropical-storm conditions weren’t expected for Guam, but residents should still watch for showers, gusty winds, and rough seas. Coastal & Hazard Planning: Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans launched a petition to save the Guam Coastal Management Program, warning NOAA funding cuts could halt shoreline management, hazard mitigation, and coastal permitting capacity. Wildlife Conservation: Guam’s endangered bird programs for sihek and ko’ko’ are still funded for now, but officials warn future grant uncertainty could threaten captive propagation work. Youth & Environment Jobs: Guam Green Growth kicked off the inaugural G3 Youth Conservation Corps with eight high school students pledging to help build resilience and protect natural resources. NEPA Court Fight: Trade groups filed an amicus brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case tied to whether the Air Force must complete NEPA environmental review before renewing a hazardous waste permit for Prutehi Guåhan. Regional Storm Watch: Taiwan is monitoring Tropical Storm Mekkhala’s approach, with heat alerts also in effect.

Tropical Weather: Tropical Depression 07W (from Invest 92W) brought Guam its roughest night in months, with gusts up to 55 mph near dawn Friday as the system passed just south and funneled stronger winds over the island; NWS says tropical-storm-force winds aren’t expected, but expect showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possible locally heavy rain. Coastal Resilience: Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans launched an online petition to protect the Guam Coastal Management Program from NOAA budget cuts that could end federal funding for shoreline management, hazard mitigation, and coastal permitting. Youth Conservation: Guam Green Growth launched the inaugural G3 Youth Conservation Corps with eight high school students pledging to help build resilience and sustainability for Guam’s natural resources. Wildlife Conservation Funding: Guam’s endangered sihek and ko’ko’ bird programs are still funded for now, but officials warn future grant uncertainty remains as federal conservation budgets face reductions. Policy & Infrastructure: A Guam bill proposes a public-private partnership to move the Department of Revenue and Taxation from costly leasing toward a permanent headquarters on publicly owned land.

Tropical Weather: Invest 92W/Tropical Depression 07W passed south of Guam Thursday night, with the Guam Airport seeing gusts up to 55 mph and Andersen AFB hitting 48 mph; NWS says sustained winds were mostly 20–25 mph with higher gusts in heavier showers, and the system is expected to move west-northwest and weaken as it heads away from the Marianas. Marianas Preparedness: CNMI officials warned of thunderstorms, gusty winds (15–25 mph sustained, 25–35 mph gusts), and 2–4 inches of rain possible, with localized flooding risk and rough surf up to 7 feet on east-facing reefs. Coastal Protection Funding: Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans launched an online petition to save the Guam Coastal Management Program from proposed NOAA cuts in FY2027, saying shoreline management, hazard mitigation, and coastal permitting capacity could be halted without federal support. Reef & Education: UOG’s REEF fellowship wrapped up with student research using the Micronesia Coral Reef Monitoring data portal and Coral Net tools, supporting science-based reef monitoring across the region. Wildlife Conservation: Guam’s sihek and ko’ko’ bird conservation programs remain funded for now, but officials warn grant uncertainty could still threaten long-term operations.

Tropical Weather Watch: NWS says Invest 92W is reorganizing and could pass near Guam and south of Saipan/Tinian late Thursday into early Friday, bringing showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds (strongest in the northern Marianas), and locally heavy rain—CNMI officials warn of ponding and localized flooding, plus rough seas on east-facing reefs. Coastal Protection Under Threat: Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans launched a petition to save the Guam Coastal Management Program from proposed NOAA funding cuts in FY2027, warning shoreline hazard mitigation and coastal permitting capacity could stall. Wildlife Conservation: Guam’s sihek and ko’ko’ bird programs are still funded for now, but officials note uncertainty as national conservation budgets face reductions. Reef Research & Education: UOG’s REEF fellowship wrapped up with student-led coral reef monitoring work using regional data tools, supporting science-based management across Micronesia. Cultural Heritage: Acting Gov. Josh Tenorio formally told Prutehi Guåhan he won’t support the draft 2026 Guam Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement as written, citing needed protections for Traditional Cultural Places and stronger monitoring. Local Climate Resilience: Guam’s ocean research and reef protection programs face possible shutdown pressure in FY2027, adding urgency to conservation planning.

Tropical Weather Watch: NWS and CNMI officials are tracking Invest 92W as it nears the Marianas late Thursday into Friday, with forecasts pointing to a weak disturbance or tropical depression (a tropical storm is still possible). Expect showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and locally heavy rain, plus rougher seas along east-facing reefs. Local Conservation Funding: Guam’s endangered sihek and ko’ko’ bird programs are still funded for now, after DOAG said its FY2026 grant was approved—though future U.S. Fish and Wildlife discretionary cuts could bring uncertainty. Reef Research & Education: UOG’s REEF fellowship wrapped up with Guam and CNMI undergraduate fellows using the MCRM Data Portal and Coral Net AI tools to monitor reef health across Yap and Kosrae. Youth & Stewardship: DAWR announced a free 2026 Youth Fishing Derby and pre-clinic (June 20 and June 27) aimed at teaching safe, responsible, conservation-minded fishing for ages 5–17. Infrastructure Safety Letter: A resident urged action on Guam’s neglected sidewalks, linking pedestrian safety failures to harm for tourism and visitor confidence. Policy & Transparency: Separate Guam commentary and letters pressed for stronger accountability and clearer public access, including calls to end secrecy in parts of the health care system.

Tropical Weather: Invest 92W has strengthened and is now expected to pass the Marianas late Thursday into Friday, with forecasters saying it’s increasingly unlikely to become a typhoon before arrival—still, expect showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and locally heavy rain. Local Preparedness: CNMI and Guam advisories urge residents to secure loose outdoor items and protect exposed repairs ahead of the rougher weather and rougher seas. Climate Outlook: El Niño has been declared for the Pacific, with SPREP warning Western Pacific countries may turn drier-than-usual, raising drought risk and pushing communities toward proactive water planning. Marine Protection: A new U.S. proclamation removes fishing limits in parts of Papahanaumokuakea and also affects the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument near Guam, with environmental reviews and public comment still required before any changes take effect. Accountability & Health Transparency: Acting Gov. Josh Tenorio says he won’t sign Guam’s draft historic preservation agreement as written and lists conditions for protecting Traditional Cultural Places; meanwhile, lawmakers push Bill 322-38 to force clearer disclosure about private vs government medical practice and malpractice coverage. Wildlife & Conservation Funding: Guam’s ocean research and reef protection programs face possible shutdown in FY2027 as NOAA budget proposals target multiple environmental grants.

Wildfire Readiness: Guam’s Department of Agriculture is hosting its first wildfire training on island, with two sessions at Chalan Pago-Ordot (June 17-18 and June 30-July 2) to help agencies and communities reduce structural ignition risk and improve mitigation planning. Tropical Weather Watch: Invest 92W is expected to pass the Marianas late Thursday into Friday, with officials urging residents to prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough seas; a typhoon is less likely, but a tropical storm can’t be ruled out. Climate Outlook: El Niño is now established, and SPREP warns the Western Pacific is likely to turn drier than usual, raising drought risk and pushing communities to start proactive water planning. Ocean Conservation Funding: Guam’s ocean research and reef protection programs face possible shutdown in FY2027 as NOAA budget proposals target multiple marine science and conservation grants. Local Accountability: A Guam Public Auditor letter says government-wide audits are running late and disrupting federal grants and local programs, highlighting a transparency and compliance problem. Community Support After Sinlaku: A Chuukese community voice thanks Guam donors and the Ayuda Foundation for disaster relief and medical/humanitarian help following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Marine Life Protection Delay: A report highlights how hundreds of at-risk species, including the eastern hellbender, are still waiting for Endangered Species Act protection as delays grow.

Disaster Relief: A Chuuk community letter thanks Guam residents and the Ayuda Foundation for swift support after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, highlighting long-running Micronesia aid and recent education donations. Storm Watch: CNMI and NWS Guam are tracking Invest 92W, expected to pass near the Marianas late Thursday into Friday; officials say it’s unlikely to become a typhoon, but residents should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough seas. Energy & Resilience: Guam’s new 198-megawatt Ukudu power plant ribbon-cut promises about 3,000 fewer barrels of fuel oil burned per day and aims to reduce load-shedding vulnerability. Marine Health: Guam EPA issued a weekly advisory for 12 polluted beaches, warning of illness risks from elevated bacteria levels. Wildfire Preparedness: Guam’s Department of Agriculture is hosting the island’s first wildfire training sessions, focused on structural ignition and community mitigation. Ocean Conservation Funding: University of Guam researchers warn NOAA budget cuts could end Guam’s ocean research and reef protection programs in FY2027. Community Stewardship: DAWR announced a free Youth Fishing Derby and pre-derby clinic (June 20 and June 27) to teach marine conservation and responsible fishing. Regional Presence: The USS George Washington carrier strike group arrived for a Guam port visit, underscoring ongoing Indo-Pacific operations.

Tropical Weather Watch: NWS and CNMI officials are tracking Invest 92W as it approaches the Marianas later this week, with forecasts still uncertain but warning of heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough seas—residents are urged to secure property and review emergency plans. Energy & Fuel Use: Guam’s new 198-megawatt Ukudu power plant ribbon-cutting highlights a major efficiency push, promising about 3,000 fewer barrels of fuel oil burned per day and reducing vulnerability to load shedding. Ocean & Health: Guam EPA issued a weekly advisory for 12 polluted beaches after sampling found bacteria above standards, warning that swimming or fishing in unsafe waters can cause illness. Marine Conservation Funding Risk: University of Guam researchers say NOAA budget proposals could end or cut key ocean research and reef protection programs, threatening long-running monitoring and resilience work. Wildfire Readiness: Guam’s Department of Agriculture is hosting its first wildfire training sessions on island, aiming to strengthen community prevention and mitigation as dry conditions raise fire risk. Local Agriculture Recovery: GovGuam released the first $239,000 in checks for Sinlaku crop losses, with more phases expected as farmers and livestock producers begin recovery. Youth & Stewardship: DAWR announced a free 2026 Youth Fishing Derby and pre-derby clinic for ages 5–17, pairing hands-on skills with marine conservation and responsible fishing.

Tropical Weather Watch: NWS and CNMI officials are tracking Invest 92W as it heads toward the Marianas later this week, with timing and strength still uncertain but residents urged to stay ready for anything from heavy showers to a stronger system. Marine Health: Guam EPA issued a weekly advisory for 12 polluted beaches based on June 10 sampling, warning of illness risks—especially for kids, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems. Climate Signals: SPREP confirmed El Niño conditions, warning Western Pacific countries may turn drier-than-usual and urging proactive water planning. NOAA Funding Risk: Guam’s ocean research and reef protection programs face possible shutdown in FY2027 as NOAA budget proposals target multiple research and grant programs. Wildfire Preparedness: Guam’s Department of Agriculture is hosting wildfire training at the Chalan Pago-Ordot Emergency Shelter to help agencies and communities reduce structural ignition and improve mitigation. Local Accountability & Cleanup: GovGuam is pushing to resume a federal lawsuit over alleged faulty closeout work at the old Ordot dump after settlement talks stalled. Conservation on the Ground: Volunteers and partners are continuing the fanihi (Mariana fruit bat) counts across Guam and the northern islands to track recovery of the threatened species.