AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTropical Storm Moke After Lala: Moke weakened to a tropical depression Sunday as it passed well south of Hawaiʻi, but heavy rain and gusty winds still threaten the Big Island—especially areas already soaked by Hurricane Lala—where flood watches remain and even a few inches can trigger flash flooding and road closures. Disaster Recovery in Kaʻū: Hawaiʻi County is standing up a new temporary disaster recovery program after Lala, with plans to appoint a recovery officer to lead short- and long-term recovery planning. Reef Fish Protection: Hawaiʻi’s Board of Land and Natural Resources is being urged to stop commercial aquarium collection, as counties and community groups push the message that native reef fish belong on Hawaiʻi’s reefs. Wildlife & Disease Watch: Bird flu is spreading through Australia’s wildlife, with a first mainland mammal case (a fur seal) and suspected spread to another seal—an alarming reminder for island ecosystems. Local Conservation Input: Maui residents can help set conservation priorities at a public meeting Aug. 26 focused on natural resource concerns and next-step funding guidance. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: U.S. territories in the Pacific are raising concerns about a Trump-era plan to auction seabed mining leases near the Mariana Trench, arguing for stronger safeguards before any extraction.
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