AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarine Wildlife Tech: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers are using drones to suction-tag humpback whales from the air, cutting the need for close boat approaches while improving fine-scale health and movement data. Endangered Species Act Fight: Conservation groups, including Conservation Council of Hawaiʻi and WildEarth Guardians, plan a lawsuit over U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service changes to the Endangered Species Act that they say weaken protections and shift decisions toward economic impacts. Climate Impacts in the Pacific: A marine heat wave tied to human-caused climate change is boosting humidity and heat stress along Southern California, with warm ocean water feeding moisture inland. Local Resilience & Health: Hawaiʻi DOH says it’s still supporting Maui wildfire survivors with long-running behavioral health services, including counseling and Native Hawaiian healing options, nearly three years after Lahaina’s fires. Invasive Species Funding: The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee advanced a bill by Rep. Ed Case to fund invasive species strike teams, including $10 million annually to protect native ecosystems. Community Opportunity: Hawaiʻi County opened applications for a new $250,000 Event Sponsorship Program to fund island events that build culture, wellness, and local economic development.
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