Center for Island Sustainability | News
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Center for Island Sustainability | News
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant concluded its 2025 GROW in Malojloj season with a successful final tree-planting event, where volunteers planted over 1700 trees to support watershed restoration, reduce erosion, and protect Guam’s coral reefs and water supply.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant are advancing climate resilience, forest restoration, food security, and innovative research that supports Guam’s path toward a sustainable, net-zero future. Through government and community partnerships, CIS&SG lead efforts across watersheds, fisheries, ocean energy, traditional knowledge, and regional workforce development.
Three University of Guam students earned national recognition for their research presentations at the 2025 SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference, showcasing UOG’s growing impact in STEM and island-based research. With award-winning projects in sustainable engineering and native species conservation, UOG strengthened its presence at the nation’s largest multicultural STEM event.
Over 125 community members joined NAVFAC Marianas and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant for a Brown Tree Snake Control Workshop and Snake Hunt at Gab Gab Beach, aimed at curbing the spread of the invasive species from Guam. The event combined education, live demonstrations, and hands-on conservation action under the theme “Learn. Spot. Protect Native Species of the Marianas!” Participants learned safe capture techniques and contributed to the removal of several snakes during the evening hunt. The initiative, supported by agencies including USDA-WS, USGS, and DOAG, underscores Guam’s ongoing commitment to protecting native biodiversity and preventing the brown tree snake’s spread to neighboring islands.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant has postponed the GROW in Malojloj tree planting event to November 22, 2025, due to expected inclement weather. The event, part of ongoing efforts to restore the Ugum Watershed, focuses on reforestation to prevent soil erosion, protect Guam’s water supply, and preserve coral reef ecosystems. Organizers emphasize volunteer safety and community involvement in supporting sustainable island restoration.