AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFarm Recovery: Hawaiʻi is offering farmers and ranchers hit by storms Lala, Lowell and Moke up to $1,500 for repairs and replacement equipment. Applications open Nov. 2 and close Jan. 29. Avian Flu: H5N1 was detected in an East Kauaʻi wastewater sample—the first detection of this strain in Hawaiʻi and this migration season. Officials say public risk is low but urge poultry owners to strengthen biosecurity. Flooding: Heavy overnight rain brought flooding, thunderstorms and a temporary highway closure on Hawaiʻi Island; advisories have since ended. Green Fee: Residents can submit and vote on climate and conservation projects for the next round of state green-fee funding through Sunday. Wildlife and Climate: Hawaiʻi’s 2026 dry season was the third-wettest in 30 years, but officials warn the coming wet season could bring greater wildfire risk. Meanwhile, a report says coral bleaching remains limited despite a powerful El Niño.
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