AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSTEM & Culture: Traditional Māori navigators are keeping long-distance voyaging alive by teaching how to read stars, ocean currents, and winds without GPS—using memorized star positions and relationships to stay on course across the Pacific. Infrastructure Funding: The U.S. DOT awarded nearly $1.74B in BUILD grants, with about 77% going to road and bridge work, and projects spanning American Samoa along with other U.S. territories. Citizenship Basics: A clear explainer breaks down naturalization vs. citizenship—what each term means and how lawful permanent residents can become U.S. citizens. Climate Watch: El Niño is back, with forecasts pointing to a strong-to-very strong event by late fall 2026, raising risks for weather and marine ecosystems that support fisheries. NOAA & Seafood Rules: NOAA is moving to cut regulatory burdens on fishing fleets under a presidential directive, including potential changes to closure boundaries tied to endangered Steller sea lions. Local STEM Spotlight: American Samoa students are making national waves—FCCLA scholarship and leadership wins, plus TSA competition results tied to STEM-focused events. Conservation & Biodiversity: Samoa Conservation Society joins BirdLife as a 125th partner, backing research, invasive species work, and community-led protection for native birds and habitats.
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