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Conservation Corps members get their hands dirty at the Triton Farm

The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps participated in a week-long training in June at the University of Guam Triton Farm, where members gained real-life skills while learning about various sustainability topics.   For several days, the Conservation Corps members learned about food security, invasive pest management, and culturally appropriate agricultural and horticultural techniques under the guidance of farm manager Jessica Nangauta and staff.   “We are an integrated farm system. We have four acres here. We do aquaponics. This is where we raise tilapia, and grow leafy greens like lettuce, basil, and mint. We have a horticulture field where we plant a lot

June 20, 2022
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Mo’na Manhoben Youth Summit concludes with action plan addition to G3 Action Framework

At the conclusion of the Mo’na Manhoben Youth Summit last month at the Senator Antonio M. Palomo Guam Museum, the organizers officially launched the Youth Action Plan, a blueprint created by the youth sector in alignment with the University of Guam-Guam Green Growth (G3) Action Framework.  The Summit was planned and facilitated by youth organizers from the Guam Youth Congress, the Governor’s Youth Advisory Council, and the G3 Youth Ambassadors, with support from the Offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Guam Community College, and University of Guam. More than 100 youths from schools and various organizations and groups around the

May 25, 2022
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IPE donates $10,000 to CIS in support of sustainability programs 

Isla Petroleum & Energy (IP&E) Holdings LLC recently made a ten-thousand-dollar donation to the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability (CIS) in support of the recent UOG Conference on Island Sustainability held in April.   The group presented a check to CIS leadership through the University of Guam Endowment Foundation at a ceremony held at the energy group’s first solar panel micro-grid in Upper Tumon.   At the ribbon cutting for the solar micro-grid facility, IP&E and Shell Guam Managing Director Brian Bamba said that Shell is investing in lower carbon technologies throughout the world including renewable energy options.  “We

May 25, 2022
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Guam Green Growth Makerspace wows crowds and welcomes new members at CHamoru Village Night Market 

The community is invited to get a closer look at some of the equipment and services available at the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub every Wednesday night during the CHamoru Village Night Market.   All three houses that make up the Makerspace and Innovation Hub including the Plastics House, the Green Store and the Workshop are all open and feature tours to for visitors who can leave the weekly event with a full stomach and what could be the start of their own small business.   “When people come in and check out our facilities, I love seeing the

May 24, 2022
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Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps leads inter-village cleanup in Mangilao and Ordot-Chalan Pago

The weekly island beautification schedule of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps rolled through two villages after Ordot-Chalan Pago Mayor Jesse Gogue welcomed the group of volunteers at the event meeting space in Mangilao.  Gogue noted the importance of supporting each other on the village level and sharing resources for the benefit of the entire island.   The cleanup group consisted of members of the G3CC, community members and the Ordot-Chalan Pago Mayor’s office staff.  Collectively the group picked up 6 large bags of trash, about 20 white good items, and 1 large bag of aluminum cans that will be recycled and diverted from the

May 20, 2022
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Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps assists rangers in Litekyan

Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps assists rangers in Litekyan The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps spent a day with the Guam National Wildlife Refuge Ritidian Unit in Litekyan. Rangers Marybelle Quinata and Kawika Davis gave the Corps a tour of Litekyan with close reference to the many native species in the area. Following the tour, the Corps spent time in the afternoon removing the parasitic Dodder vine which can have a negative effect on native plant species.  Overall, alongside the Unit, the Corps helped to remove 9 large trash bags full of the vine.

May 20, 2022
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First Sirena Festival highlights ocean conservation and culture

First Sirena Festival highlights ocean preservation and culture The first ever Sirena Festival was held in the island’s capital of Hågatña and highlighted the importance of ocean conservation and cultural preservation. The event organized by the Hågatña Restoration and Redevelopment Authority featured vendors from many local businesses and community groups. Amongst them were the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability, UOG Sea Grant, Guam NSF EPSCoR, Guam Green Growth, NSF INCLUDES SEAS Islands Alliance, Guampedia and more.  “This is a really fun event and it is great to be outdoors with the family learning about some of the history of

May 19, 2022
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Guam Green Growth and Conservation Corps lead cleanup in Sinajana

Guam Green Growth and Conservation Corps lead cleanup in Sinajana Member of the Guam Green Growth, UOG Center for Island Sustainability, UOG Sea Grant, Guam NSF EPSCoR and NSF INCLUDES SEAS Islands Alliance teams joined forces with the G3 Conservation Corps, the Red Horse Squadron and community volunteers for a cleanup in Sinajana. Mayor Hofmann, Vice Mayor Iriarte, and their team from the Sinajaña mayor’s office hosted the group as a part of the ongoing beautification schedule for the Corps. The team picked up 11 large bags of trash and about 2 large bags of aluminum cans to be recycled. The Corps conducts weekly

May 10, 2022
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G3CC works with WERI

Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps works with WERI Our G3 Conservation Corps, UOG Center for Island Sustainability, and UOG Sea Grant teams were with WERI at Mt. Alutom! WERI is the Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific based out of the University of Guam. Dr. John Jenson presented to the team about the Northern Guam Lens Aquifer (NGLA) and its importance as it provides drinking water to 80% of Guam’s population. Mt. Alutom provides a great introduction to the characteristics of rock units and other natural features that determine where and how water is captured, stored, and transmitted in the

May 6, 2022
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