AS-EPA & CRAG Sponsored an Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) & Post Construction Stormwater (PCS) Workshop for Local Construction Companies
AS-EPA Hosts Dry Litter Piggery Program Workshop
The American Samoa Environment Protection Agency (AS-EPA) hosted the Dry Litter Piggery Program Workshop in American Samoa from October 7 – 11, 2019. The workshop brought together national representatives from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) which include Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Cook Islands to the Territory through funds made available from the Pacific Regional International Waters Ridge to Reef Project (IW R2R) via the Global Environment Facility and implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
AS-EPA HOSTS WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The Governor’s Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG) - Land Based Sources of Pollution (LBSP) sponsored a one-day workshop for members of the Project Notification Review System (PNRS) Board to discuss stormwater management in American Samoa. The workshop was hosted by the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) at its Green Building in Utulei.
AS-EPA PARTICIPATES IN THE 2019 AMERICAN SAMOA RESILIENCE SUMMIT
The AS-EPA was invited to present on its specific role in promoting climate resiliency in the territory. AS-EPA Water Division Manager Chistianera Tuitele presented on the best management practices for piggeries in American Samoa. In addition, Tuitele also presented on the various subbranches that she oversees which comprises of the Water Quality Branch, Safe Drinking Water Branch, the Piggery Compliance Program, and the only US-EPA...