AGP Executive Report

Solid Waste & Recycling Rollout: Guam Solid Waste Authority is seeking $4 million to buy trash and recycling carts ahead of the 2027 mandatory, islandwide collection—aiming to add tens of thousands of new customers and potentially lower rates once phased in. Drinking Water Recovery: Guam Waterworks Authority fully rescinded its precautionary boil water notice after Super Typhoon Bavi, saying all wells are back online and recent samples were negative. Beach Health Alerts: Guam EPA flagged 10 polluted beaches based on July 23 sampling, warning of illness risks—especially for kids, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems. Hazardous Waste Court Fight: Guam’s AG joined a Supreme Court amicus brief backing environmental review requirements for hazardous waste decisions, in the Prutehi Guåhan Tarague Beach detonation dispute. Brown Tree Snake Science: New research explains how Guam’s brown tree snakes avoided expected genetic bottlenecks, revealing thousands of hidden genetic changes tied to their invasive success. Power Costs & Investment: Taiwan’s foreign minister said Guam investment interest is growing, but high electricity prices remain a major hurdle. Weather Watch: NWS Guam is monitoring two Pacific disturbances, with one bringing scattered showers and the other expected to pass north of Guam. Virtual Island Summit: The Virtual Island Summit returns Sept. 15–17, 2026 with a new three-day format focused on adapting, transforming systems, and mobilizing action.

Water & Health: GWA is seeking another $100M in bond borrowing to fund more water and sewer upgrades, including work tied to a partial consent decree with the U.S. EPA over Clean Water Act issues and “emerging contaminants” like PFAS and dieldrin. Environmental Review in Court: Blue Ocean Law and Prutehi Guåhan are pushing the U.S. Supreme Court to require meaningful environmental review before the Air Force continues open burning and open detonation at Tarague Beach. Beaches: Guam EPA says 10 beaches are polluted based on July 23 sampling, warning of illness risks if people swim or fish there. Storm Watch: NWS Guam is tracking Invest 93W as a weakening trough bringing scattered showers, while Invest 92C has a formation alert but is forecast to pass north of Guam. Invasive Species Science: New research suggests brown tree snakes’ genetic diversity helped them thrive on Guam despite starting from a tiny founding population. Local Utilities Recovery: GWA fully rescinded its precautionary boil water notice after typhoon-related outages; all wells are back online and samples tested negative for total coliform. Power Reliability: Guam Power Authority reported limited load shedding tied to issues at the new Ukudu power plant. Community & Climate Resilience: A Virtual Island Summit returns Sept. 15–17, focusing on adapting to change, transforming systems, and mobilizing action for island sustainability.

Beach & Water Safety: Guam EPA says 10 beaches are polluted based on July 23 sampling, warning of illness risks if people swim or fish there. Typhoon Recovery Watch: Guam Waterworks Authority fully rescinded its precautionary boil water notice after typhoon-related outages; all wells are back online and 117 samples tested negative for total coliform. Environmental Justice in Court: Prutehi Guåhan filed arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge the Air Force’s Tarague detonation range permit renewal process, arguing it contaminates land and water and should face meaningful environmental review. Storm Outlook: Hurricane Fausto continues weakening as it nears the Hawaiian Islands, with forecasters stressing dangerous swells and rip currents even before the storm arrives. Local Resilience & Infrastructure: DPW lawmakers heard seawall repairs after Bavi could cost “easy $100M,” while Guam’s new Ukudu power plant issues led to limited load shedding. Community & Health: DPHSS reminded cosmetic establishments that compliance deadlines and health certificate training requirements end in August 2026.

Hurricane Watch: Hurricane Fausto keeps weakening as it nears the Hawaiian Islands, but forecasters warn of dangerous surf and rip currents as swells arrive ahead of the storm. Drinking Water Update: Guam Waterworks Authority fully rescinded its precautionary boil water notice after typhoon recovery sampling found all 117 distribution-system samples negative for total coliform; tankers are being removed. Beach Safety: Guam EPA issued an advisory for 10 polluted beaches, warning swimmers and vulnerable groups about illness risks from elevated enterococcus levels. Storm Recovery Costs: Lawmakers questioned Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s $42.4M request, including Bavi recovery funds; DPW officials said seawall repairs could run up to an “easy $100M.” Power Reliability: Guam Power Authority reported limited load shedding over the past week while a new Ukudu power plant steam turbine generator was offline for repairs and delayed startups. Local Resilience: Prutehi Guåhan filed Supreme Court arguments over the Tarague detonation range, saying it contaminates Guam land and water and should face renewed environmental review. Waste & Rates: Guam Solid Waste Authority’s planned islandwide residential trash collection could nearly double customers, potentially lowering monthly rates. School Meals: GDOE will keep school breakfast and lunch free for all students in 2026-27 under the Community Eligibility Provision.

Extreme Weather Readiness: A new bipartisan bill would require the Pentagon to expand data collection on how typhoons, earthquakes, floods and other disasters affect U.S. bases, including Guam, after a watchdog report found repairs often lag and DoD data is too limited. Water Safety Update: Guam Waterworks Authority fully rescinded its precautionary boil water notice after typhoon recovery sampling found all 117 distribution-system samples negative for total coliform; tankers and flex tanks are being removed. Beach Pollution Advisory: Guam EPA issued warnings for 10 polluted beaches based on July 23 sampling, urging residents to avoid swimming or fishing in unsafe waters. Typhoon Aftermath & Recovery Funding: Senators scrutinized Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s $42.4M special-session request, including Bavi relief and other needs, while lawmakers pressed for clearer breakdowns. Waste & Rates: Guam Solid Waste Authority’s planned islandwide residential trash collection could nearly double customers and may lower monthly rates as the program phases in. Legal Fight Over Detonation Impacts: Prutehi Guåhan filed arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to challenge how the Tarague Beach detonation range is renewed, arguing it contaminates land and water without meaningful environmental review. Power Reliability: Guam Power Authority reported limited load shedding tied to issues at the new Ukudu plant, with repairs underway after storm impacts and equipment problems. Early Childhood Support: A local op-ed and a caregivers workshop push focus on child care and burnout prevention as key parts of Guam’s resilience.

Beach & water safety: Guam EPA flagged 10 polluted beaches after July 23 sampling, warning swimmers and vulnerable groups about illness risks. Drinking water update: GWA fully rescinded the precautionary boil water notice after Super Typhoon Bavi; all wells are back online and 117 samples tested negative for total coliform. Legal fight over environmental review: Prutehi Guåhan filed new arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court in its Tarague detonation range case, pushing for stricter environmental review before permits are renewed. Typhoon recovery costs & resilience: Lawmakers questioned Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s $42.4M typhoon-related request, including funding for seawall repairs that DPW says could reach “easy $100M,” while Guam Power Authority reported limited load shedding tied to issues at the new Ukudu plant. Waste & rates: GSWA’s planned islandwide residential trash collection could nearly double customers and potentially lower monthly rates as it phases in next year. Weather watch: NWS said two tropical disturbances are forming but pose no danger to Guam, with island-effect showers expected.

Drinking Water Safety: GWA fully rescinded its precautionary boil water notice after Super Typhoon Bavi, saying all wells are back online and water tankers/flex tanks are being removed; Beach Health: Guam EPA issued advisories for 10 polluted beaches based on July 23 sampling, warning of illness risks especially for kids, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems; Legal Accountability: Prutehi Guåhan filed arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court in its Tarague Beach detonation-range lawsuit, pushing for stronger environmental review before permits can be renewed; Typhoon Recovery Funding Scrutiny: Senators questioned Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s $42.4M special-session request, including $13.36M for Bavi response and recovery with details still drawing confusion; Waste Services: GSWA’s planned islandwide residential trash collection could nearly double customers (about 43,000 qualifying homes/properties), with the goal of spreading costs and lowering rates; Weather Watch: NWS says Invest 90W has dissipated and there’s no threat to Guam, though more disturbances could form later in the week.

Trash & Rates: Guam Solid Waste Authority says an islandwide curbside residential program could nearly double its customer base to about 43,000 homes and small multifamily units, with consultants projecting lower monthly rates once fully phased in. Typhoon Recovery Costs: Senators grilled Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s $42.4M special-session request, including $13.36M for Super Typhoon Bavi recovery; lawmakers pressed for clarity on line items like green waste disposal and overtime. Coastal Protection: DPW warned seawall repairs after Bavi and Sinlaku could run “easy $100M,” while lawmakers discussed how much of the Bavi relief bill would cover design, assessment, and environmental review. Power Reliability: Guam Power Authority reported limited load shedding tied to issues at the new Ukudu plant, including a steam turbine generator offline for repairs after storm impacts and a turning gear problem. Weather Watch: NWS Guam says two tropical disturbances (Invest 92W and 93W) pose no threat, with island-effect showers and scattered rain expected as the wet season ramps up. Environmental Review Fight: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan filed a U.S. Supreme Court merits brief arguing the Air Force must follow NEPA before destroying expired munitions on Guam beaches. Tourism & Workforce: A tourism forum drew nearly 500 attendees as gubernatorial teams focused on fixing the visitor experience—air capacity, infrastructure, and labor—while Guam’s hospitality sector pushes apprenticeship pathways.

Typhoon Recovery Funding: Guam DPW leaders say repairing storm-damaged seawalls could cost an “easy $100M,” with lawmakers weighing Super Typhoon Bavi relief spending that includes design, assessment, and environmental review. Power Reliability: Guam Power Authority reports limited load shedding tied to issues at the new Ukudu power plant, including an offline steam turbine generator delayed by Bavi impacts and a turning gear problem. Coastal Resilience Work: DPW also seeks funds to repair the damaged seawall along Marine Drive as part of the Ninth Special Session’s Bavi recovery discussions. Beach & Ocean Safety: Guam’s broader environmental stakes remain in focus as FEMA approves nearly $3M in post-disaster Public Assistance funding that includes Guam Department of Education building repairs after Typhoon Mawar. Weather Watch: The NWS says two tropical disturbances are not a threat to Guam, while wet-season conditions ramp up with scattered rain and spotty heavy downpours. Community Resilience: The American Red Cross continues recovery support after back-to-back typhoons, with volunteers returning to help the same families and new clients. Legal/Environment Rights: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan push the U.S. Supreme Court case over whether the Air Force can destroy expired munitions on Guam without proper environmental review under NEPA. Offshore Mining Concerns: Pacific leaders and environmental groups renew opposition to U.S. offshore deep-sea mining near American Sāmoa, warning of possible radioactive risks.

Typhoon Recovery & Coastal Resilience: Guam’s Ninth Special Session for Super Typhoon Bavi recovery is moving forward, with the Department of Public Works asking for funds to repair storm-damaged seawalls along Marine Drive—an immediate reminder that protecting shorelines is part of disaster readiness. Environmental Review Rights: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan are pressing the U.S. Supreme Court over whether the Air Force can destroy expired munitions on Guam without a proper NEPA environmental review, arguing the community deserves transparency before irreversible impacts. Deep-Sea Mining Alarm: Pacific leaders and environmental groups are condemning U.S. plans to auction offshore mineral leases near American Samoa, warning that mining could release naturally occurring radioactive materials and harm ocean health—sparking fresh regional pushback. Weather Watch: The National Weather Service says Invest 90W has dissipated with no threat to Guam, but forecasters are still tracking new disturbances in the wider tropics as wet-season conditions ramp up. Community & Care: Your Well First and GECCA are hosting caregiver wellness workshops focused on stress, burnout prevention, and sustainable resilience. Food Access: GDOE will keep school breakfasts and lunches free for all students in 2026-27 under the Community Eligibility Provision.

Storm Watch: NWS Guam says two tropical disturbances (Invest 92W and 93W) are not a threat to Guam or neighbors, while a surface trough may bring spotty showers, locally heavy rain, and isolated thunderstorms through the week. Typhoon Recovery Funding: FEMA approved nearly $3 million in Public Assistance for Guam and other areas, including about $752,000 to the Guam Department of Education for building repairs tied to Typhoon Mawar. Bavi Recovery & Resilience: Joint Task Force Micronesia is shifting from debris-clearing to “hardening” for future storms as Guam and CNMI continue recovery from Super Typhoon Bavi. Environmental Review Fight: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan filed a Supreme Court merits brief challenging the Air Force’s plan to destroy expired munitions on Guam without a full NEPA environmental review. Ocean Protection vs Mining: Pacific leaders and regional groups condemned BOEM’s push toward offshore deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa, warning about potential radioactive risks and threats to marine ecosystems and island livelihoods. Local Climate & Community: Guam’s Island Conservation Lab shared how it protects rare native plants before storms and adapts after typhoons when seedlings and outplanted trees are tested by the elements. Education & Food Security: GDOE will keep school breakfast and lunch free for all students in SY 2026-2027 under the USDA Community Eligibility Provision.

Disaster Recovery Funding: FEMA approved nearly $3 million in Public Assistance for repairs and protective measures tied to recent disasters, including about $752,000 for Guam Department of Education building repair after Typhoon Mawar. Storm Readiness in the Marianas: Joint Task Force Micronesia says it’s shifting from response to hardening installations and response capabilities as recovery from Super Typhoon Bavi continues. Deep-Sea Mining Alarm: Pacific leaders and environmental groups condemned BOEM’s proposed offshore mineral leasing process off American Samoa, warning it could threaten marine ecosystems and raise radioactive risk concerns. Guam Environmental Review Fight: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan filed a Supreme Court merits brief challenging whether the Air Force can destroy expired munitions on Guam without a meaningful environmental review under NEPA. Local Weather Update: Invest 90W has dissipated; NWS says Guam and CNMI can expect mostly sunny skies with a few showers while monitoring for new disturbances. Community & Food Security: GDOE will keep school breakfast and lunch free for all students in SY 2026-2027 under USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision. Liberation Day With a Reef Theme: War in the Pacific National Historical Park hosted an inaugural Liberation Day Wagon Parade at Asan Beach Park, with families using wagons to highlight Guam’s history and natural beauty.

Typhoon Recovery Funding: FEMA approved nearly $3 million in Public Assistance for disaster recovery, including about $752,000 for Guam Department of Education repairs tied to Typhoon Mawar, plus support for Hawai‘i and the CNMI. Storm Response Shift: Joint Task Force Micronesia says its role is moving from debris-clearing and heavy-lift support toward hardening installations and integrated response for whatever comes next after Super Typhoon Bavi. Rota Relief Efforts: The Red Cross continues recovery work in Rota following Bavi, with volunteers returning from earlier storms and focusing on shelters and the same affected communities. Beach Water Safety: Guam EPA flagged 17 polluted beaches after July 16 sampling, warning of illness risks from unsafe recreational waters. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Pacific leaders and Guam-area groups condemned BOEM’s proposed offshore mineral lease steps for American Samoa, warning of threats to marine life, culture, and public health—plus new concerns about unexamined radioactivity risks. Military & Environment Clash in Court: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan filed a Supreme Court merits brief arguing the Air Force should not bypass environmental review (NEPA) for expired munitions detonation in Guam. Weather Watch: Invest 90W has dissipated with no current cyclone threats for Guam/CNMI, but forecasters say to keep watching the wider monsoon trough for new development.

Supreme Court Fight Over Guam Munitions: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan filed a Supreme Court merits brief arguing the U.S. Air Force can’t dodge environmental review under NEPA when renewing permits to detonate expired munitions on Guam. Deep-Sea Mining Radioactivity Concerns: New research warnings add to Pacific opposition to U.S. plans for offshore deep sea mining leases near American Samoa, with claims that naturally occurring radioactive materials could be released during mining or processing. Local Water Safety: Guam EPA warned 17 beaches are polluted based on July 16 sampling, urging residents to avoid swimming or fishing in unsafe waters. Disaster Funding: FEMA approved nearly $3 million in post-disaster Public Assistance funding for Hawai‘i, Guam, and CNMI, including repairs tied to Typhoon Mawar. Weather Watch: Invest 90W has dissipated and no cyclone watches or warnings are in effect for Guam/CNMI, but forecasters say to keep an eye on new disturbances in the monsoon trough. Training With Environmental Stakes: The U.S. Army deployed the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system on Guam during Valiant Shield, raising fresh local questions about environmental review and impacts.

Military & Environment: The U.S. Army deployed its Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system on Guam during Valiant Shield, raising concerns about regional reach and transparency. Legal Accountability: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan filed a Supreme Court merits brief arguing the Air Force can’t destroy expired munitions on a Guam beach without a meaningful NEPA environmental review. Ocean Protection: Pacific leaders and environmental groups condemned BOEM’s proposed offshore mineral lease sale off American Samoa, warning it threatens marine ecosystems and Pacific livelihoods despite tens of thousands of public comments. Local Water Safety: Guam EPA reported 17 polluted beaches after July 16 sampling, urging residents to avoid unsafe swimming and fishing. Weather Watch: Invest 90W has dissipated and no cyclone watches are in effect, but forecasters say to keep an eye on new disturbances in the monsoon trough. Community & Skills: UOG’s NSF EPSCoR Summer Math program welcomed Guam Community College participants, and a new hotel youth apprenticeship effort targets earlier workforce training for tourism.

Coastal Water Safety: Guam EPA says 17 beaches are polluted based on July 16 sampling, warning of illness risks from unsafe water and listing affected spots across Hågat, Assan-Ma’ina, Hagåtña, Inalåhan, Piti, Talo’fo’fo’, Tamuning, and Humåtak. Tropical Weather Watch: Invest 90W has dissipated and no longer threatens the Marianas, but NWS says another disturbance may form in the monsoon trough and keep an eye on afternoon showers and possible isolated downpours if winds go calm. Invasive Species Action: About 60 volunteers learned to identify and safely manage brown tree snakes, then captured roughly 20 during a nighttime outing—another push to protect Guam’s native wildlife. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Pacific leaders and environmental advocates condemned BOEM’s proposed offshore mineral lease sale off American Samoa, warning it threatens marine ecosystems and island rights despite tens of thousands of public comments. Local Research for Sustainability: UOG civil engineering student Amber Josfin Pineda was selected for Purdue’s competitive 10-week summer research program focused on built-environment decarbonization.