AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarine Protection Fight: The Center for Biological Diversity has filed suit against NOAA Fisheries, arguing the agency hasn’t finalized critical habitat protections for threatened queen conch—leaving the species exposed to overharvesting, pollution, dredging, and climate change, including impacts tied to port and coastal projects. Local Environment & Science: UVI’s Virgin Islands Center for Autonomous Research (VICAR) partnered with NOAA to deploy the first biogeochemical-Argo ocean float in USVI waters near Grammanik Bank, collecting multi-year data on temperature, oxygen, pH, chlorophyll-a, and nitrate. Air Quality Alert: A Saharan Air Layer is blanketing the US Virgin Islands with hazy skies and poor air quality, with guidance to limit exposure for sensitive groups during the holiday weekend. Climate Watch: June 2026 was reported as Earth’s second-hottest June on record, underscoring the ongoing warming trend. Resilience Planning: A webinar will focus on preparing farmworker communities for hurricane season, highlighting practical steps to reduce risk and improve safety and recovery. Green Infrastructure (BVI): Work is underway to add a major solar photovoltaic system to Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park as cruise lines push for greener operations.
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