AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOcean Protection & Invasives: Edith Cowan University research points to a cost-effective way to protect marine ecosystems from invasive species—especially important for island regions where tourism and vessel traffic can spread pests. Local Food System Resilience: The Ulupono Fund launched a grant program for Hawaii food entrepreneurs, covering costly food-safety validation for products made with high pressure processing at Leeward Community College—aimed at helping small makers reach more retail shelves. Land & Water Stewardship: Honolulu’s Central Oʻahu Regional Park restoration is in its final phase after soil testing found no harmful contaminants; grass seeding is underway and the temporary debris site should reopen to the public once fencing comes down. State Natural Resources Leadership: Gov. Josh Green announced a DLNR transition: Dawn Chang retires July 1, with Ryan Kanakaʻole named chair/director and David Day as first deputy. Marine Conservation Education: World Oceans Day events included beach cleanups at Oʻahu’s Baby Makapuu and Kauai’s Nukolii Beach, with volunteers removing over 100 pounds of rubbish and pushing ocean-protection education for keiki. Wildlife & Climate Risk (Regional): The Western Pacific Fishery Council’s science review backed updated bottomfish assessments and urged climate scenario findings to be used in future decisions to help fisheries adapt. Community Environmental Pathways: Rotary’s Go for the Green scholarships awarded five students funding for college plans tied to environmental or community benefit.
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