AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKona Coast Warning: DLNR says whale fragments may drift ashore after a decomposing sperm whale was towed offshore from Honokōhau Harbor. Stay clear of carcass pieces, where sharks are feeding and health risks may be present. Ocean Policy: UH Mānoa is launching a center that will connect ocean science and law, including a student clinic supporting environmental policy work. Invasive Species: Pacific researchers warn that climate change and extreme weather can help invasive species spread across island ecosystems. Farm Recovery: Emergency grants open Nov. 2 for farmers and ranchers hit by recent storms, offering up to $1,500 for repairs and equipment; applications close Jan. 29. Wailea Development: Maui’s Planning Commission sent a $471 million project dispute to mediation after Native Hawaiian residents and Mālama Kakanilua raised concerns about water, fishing grounds and cultural resources. Clean Transport and Conservation: Maui unveiled three electric-bus charging stations, while a UH Sea Grant Emmy-winning episode highlights plastic removal in Papahānaumokuākea. Climate Lawsuits: Hawaiʻi leaders and Sierra Club oppose a federal bill that could dismiss state climate cases against oil companies.
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