Hello to all!
Hope all are doing well after those three consecutive days of rain.
This was record-breaking for Guam.
The agriculture industry on Guam has seen a great amount of loss with crops.
According to Maraquita Taitague from the Guam Department of Agriculture, this loss has not only affected farmers but also consumers who choose to purchase locally-grown vegetables.
To Guam's farmers, we wish a speedy recovery and hope you all return to full operation once more.
Thank you to Guam's farmers and consumers who choose to purchase local.
Si Yu'os Ma'åse for continuing to reach everyday sustainable practices on Guam.
You may access Pacific News Center's report about the farmers here:
http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38034:video-local-farmers-report-crop-losses-from-record-rainfall&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156
Håfa Adai! I Hinaonao Mo'na (The Journey Forward) was created to bring awareness on what Guam's natural resources have to offer, what challenges they face, and what local and national communities can do to help sustain and protect these resources. The blog was also created to perpetuate Pacific languages with an emphasis on Chamorro language. Dångkolo na Si Yu'os Ma'åse put i finatton-miyu (Thank you for visiting)
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Wednesday 18 September 2013
Håfa Adai Update
The Guåhan for Guasåli team met last week to discuss the plan to change the territorial flower, the bougainvillea (an introduced species) to the Bikkia tetrandra, commonly known for its Chamorro name Guasåli or its English name torch wood (an endemic subspecies).
We will be slowly reaching out to the community on why we should change our territorial flower after our second meeting which is in two weeks.
The main reason why the environmental community wants this flower change is simply because the guasåli is native and is reflective of the people who call Guam home.
Share with your family and friends and the community!
Biba Guåhan for Guasåli!
Monday 9 September 2013
The Micronesia Challenge
Helping Micronesia preserve and conserve for the future
Promoting conservation of 20 percent of terrestrial resources and 30 percent of marine resources.
Learn About the Spinner Dolphins of Guam!
Pacific News Centerʻs Report
Dolphin populations on Guam are quite small. But theyʻre there.
Human interactions may harm and affect the natural behavior of the dolphins.
Let us respect the ocean and all the creatures within it. Remember: dolphins are wild animals!
Learn about Guamʻs spinner dolphins.
According to PNCʻs report, the marine operators training sessions will be at the University of Guam College of Natural and Applied Science Building on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at 11 a.m.
The public workshop will also be held on Thursday at 6 p.m. at UnderWater World in Tumon.
Wednesday 4 September 2013
Source: Guahan- Open Source Photo
Håfa Adai all! Si Yu'os ma'åse for staying connected with us at the Micronesia Challenge Guam Chapter.
We, at the Micronesia Challenge are pushing for a movement to change the territorial flower of Guam from the introduced Bougainvillea to the endemic subspecies, Bikkia tetrandra or commonly known as Guasåli in Chamorro or torchwood.
Throughout the remaining months, we will be encouraging Guam to go native and learn about the native plants and animals of Guam because these elements too are a part of the Chamorro culture.
Stay tuned for more information on this exciting campaign!
Si Yu'os Ma'åse'
Håfa Adai Hamyo! Hello to all!
I apologize for not posting for a while; however, I will be posting more in the upcoming weeks.
Si Yu'os ma'åse' for staying connected with the Micronesia Challenge. We will definitely keep you updated with all things about Guam's nature: Tåno' (Land), Tåsi (Sea), Tåotao (People), and Långet (Sky).
Si Yu'os ma'åse' for staying connected with the Micronesia Challenge. We will definitely keep you updated with all things about Guam's nature: Tåno' (Land), Tåsi (Sea), Tåotao (People), and Långet (Sky).
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