AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHurricane Outlook: NOAA cut its 2026 Atlantic forecast to 7–13 named storms and raised the odds of a below-normal season to 75%, but warned the quiet stretch is ending as the peak risk window opens. Heat & Dust: The USVI faced a Heat Advisory with heat indices around 110–114°F as Saharan dust suppressed rain and boosted local fire danger. Water Security: VIWMA will temporarily relocate the Concordia Bin Site starting Aug. 10 to build a new convenience center, keeping disposal service nearby with strict rules on what residents can drop off. Port Resilience: St. Croix’s Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal is getting a $22.4m upgrade, with design underway and repairs plus yard reconstruction planned to improve safety and reliability. Regional Drought Watch: Puerto Rico began rotating 48-hour water rationing for major municipalities as reservoirs fell amid record-dry conditions. Sargassum Update: White Bay in Jost van Dyke saw a thick Sargassum mat that’s already disrupting boating and raising concerns for tourism. Marine Science Spotlight: Sylvia Earle reflected on decades of ocean research and underwater exploration, underscoring why local reef and sea health matters. Local Governance & Environment: Refaluwasch Journal joined a Supreme Court amicus brief backing Prutehi Guåhan’s challenge to hazardous military open burning/open detonation on Guam, with implications for island ecosystems and public participation.
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