AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSeabird Safety: DLNR is asking residents to switch off unnecessary outdoor lights and use shielded, downward-facing lighting through Dec. 15. Artificial lights can disorient young native seabirds; report downed birds to local wildlife responders. Hurricane Risk: A new University of Hawaiʻi study projects stronger tropical cyclones near the islands in a warmer climate, though storm numbers remain uncertain. Researchers warn storms can cause dangerous flooding and wind damage without making landfall. Energy Resilience: Hawaiʻi and Pacific island communities can apply by Nov. 18 for federal technical help planning reliable, resilient energy systems. Infrastructure Funding: Gov. Josh Green and county mayors are urging voters to back RISE bonds, which would fund infrastructure for housing and resilience projects, repaid with future property-tax growth in designated districts. Wildlife Recovery: Midway Atoll counted a record 1,239 adult Laysan ducks this year—about 400 more than any previous annual count. The endangered species still faces threats including habitat loss, rising seas and flooding.
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