AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater Crisis: Puerto Rico’s drought is forcing rotating 48-hour water shutoffs for more than 180,000 customers in San Juan and nearby municipalities, with residents relying on water trucks as reservoirs like Carraízo hit critical lows. Waste & Infrastructure: VIWMA will temporarily relocate the Concordia Bin Site in Frederiksted starting Aug. 10 to clear land for a new Convenience Center, with strict rules limiting the temporary site to bagged household waste. Marine Impacts: Sargassum seaweed is blanketing parts of the Caribbean, including a reported invasion in White Bay, creating navigation problems and raising concerns for tourism and nearshore ecosystems. Climate & Health Risk: St. Croix is under a Heat Advisory as Saharan dust clears, with very dry conditions keeping fire danger high and limiting rain chances. Legal/Environmental Review: Refaluwasch Journal of Knowledge and Culture joined a Supreme Court amicus brief urging stronger environmental review and public participation over the U.S. Air Force’s proposed open burning and detonation of hazardous waste on Guam. Local Development: Senators approved a 99-year lease for Water Island’s luxury resort, marina, and villas despite resident opposition.
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