AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInvasive Species Watch (Kauaʻi): Coqui frogs are being reported again across multiple Kauaʻi locations, after eradication efforts—officials say the loud Puerto Rico–native frogs can spread fast and disrupt native wildlife, and they’re asking residents to report sightings. Disaster Preparedness (Oʻahu): After last year’s tsunami scare, Honolulu released an Oʻahu Hazard Explorer map to help people identify evacuation zones and plan routes to higher ground. Climate & Clean Air (Hawaiʻi vs. EPA): Hawaii and conservation groups are challenging EPA decisions tied to Hawaiʻi’s regional haze plan, while other states push back on federal rollbacks that weaken protections for major greenhouse gases. Wildlife Protection (Endangered Species Act): A new federal rule narrows what counts as “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, potentially opening habitat to logging, mining, and drilling—environmental groups are already suing. Ocean Health (Maui): A diver’s encounter with a sea turtle entangled in plastic and fishing line highlights how marine debris can quickly turn deadly. Community & Stewardship (Molokai): Molokai Holokai returns with races plus shoreline cleanups, framing paddling as a way to care for land and sea. Hurricane Update (Central Pacific): Hurricane Fausto is strengthening and shifting west-northwest, with forecasts calling for increased surf risks for Hawaiʻi.
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