AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewable Energy & Community Oversight: Ormat Technologies will hold a quarterly community meeting in Pāhoa on June 23 (4 p.m.) to update residents on Puna Geothermal Venture operations, safety improvements, regulatory compliance, and progress on its Repower Project. Public Access & Coastal Conservation: Kaʻū residents rallied to stop a lease ending June 30 that could have blocked public access to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park; the County of Hawaiʻi has agreed to extend the lease to Sept. 1 while talks continue. Marine Wildlife Protection: NOAA says monk seal pup ‘Anela has been weaned and relocated from busy Kaimana Beach to a quieter Oʻahu shoreline to help her learn normal wild behavior. Coral Recovery: After major heat-wave damage, Kahaluu Bay’s coral reef is showing signs of rebound, with recent observations of cauliflower coral spawning. Military Land Leases & Environmental Review: OHA says Senate FY2027 NDAA language pushes the Army toward negotiated lease renewals for Pohakuloa and Kahuku while requiring renewed environmental impact statements and reporting. Climate Awareness: “Show Your Stripes Day” highlights warming trends using temperature stripes graphics, with strong red shifts across much of the U.S.
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