Protect our land and ocean.Entomologist Discusses Environmental Impacts of Firing Ranges at Pågat
We Are Guåhan was fortunate enough to have Dr. Aubrey Moore give a brief overview of how DoD’s plans to build a firing range complex at Pågat would impact the Mariana 8 Spot Butterfly on our first Heritage Hike. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DVQ7L0EWKs For more information about impacts on the Mariana 8 Spot Butterfly, you can visit: http://guaminsects.net/anr/category/category/hypolimnas-octocula
Read MoreDoD unwilling to make substantive changes to Programmatic Agreement
Guam News Watch recently ran a story on the 2 meetings that were held by DoD regarding the Programmatic Agreement. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkq1vGjbe_I View the article here.
Read MoreCasual Conversation by JGPO Officers Insults Residents
PNC recently ran a story based on comments overheard by We Are Guahan member Cara Flores-Mays. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsHQe-Ai9k4&feature=player_embedded View the story here.
Read MoreHeritage Hikes: Tungo’ i Estoriå-ta
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtVE9w7Rug4 As part of its continued efforts to engage and educate the community on the impacts of the proposed buildup, We Are Guåhan is sponsoring “Heritage Hikes: Tungo’ i Estoriå-ta” throughout the month of November. These hikes will focus on sites that will be affected by the proposed buildup (Pågat and Mount Lamlam), as well […]
Read MoreNov. 4, 5-8pm – @ Okkodo High: Public Hearing on Historic Properties
DoD officials will be on-hand to answer questions about the impact of the buildup on historic properties, including Pagat Village.
Read MoreMisconceptions about the Firing Ranges
5 Misconceptions about DoD’s plans to build a firing range at Pågat: Misconception #1: DoD plans on building a single firing range at Pågat. DoD plans on building 5 separate ranges in a “firing range complex” at Pågat, and the area around Pågat. Final EIS, Vol. 2, Chapt. 2, p. 2-71. Misconception #2: DoD needs Pågat because […]
Read MoreDan Rather Report Features Guam Buildup
Dan Rather has done a report on the proposed military buildup on Guam that features some of the efforts of We Are Guahan. If you have iTunes installed, you can purchase the episode for $1.99 at this link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTVSeason?i=396796586&id=349321254&s=143441&uo=4
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Oct, 06, 2010
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Guam SHPO and DoD at Stalemate
KUAM recently ran a story featuring comments made by Guam’s State Historic Preservation Officer (“SHPO”) Joe Duenas and JGPO’s General Bice regarding the DoD’s inability to conclude Section 106 consultation prior to the Record of Decision. You can find the story here.
Read MoreStars & Stripes Runs Article on Buildup Issues
On September 24, 2010, Stars & Stripes ran a story entitled “Military says Guam buildup on schedule despite new problems. Two issues in particular, the selection of Pagat as the site of a firing range complex and the amount of reef that will be destroyed, have yet to be “finalized.” Read the story here.
Read MoreSunday, August 22 @ 7am / Pagat Cleanup
Protect Pagat: Back Road / Pagat Clean-Up Volunteers should meet at the Yigo Racetrack. Garbage bags, gloves and water will be provided. Please contact leevin@weareguahan.com if you are interested in volunteering or have questions.
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