DoD Plans on Destroying 2,000+ Acres of Jungle

This Grey Paper, EIS on Jungle & Wildlife, features a photo of the Guam Micronesian Kingfisher by Eric F. Savage available under a Creative Commons Attribution‐ShareAlike license. You can obtain a copy of the Grey Paper summary points here (link available). EIS on Forests & Wildlife More than 80% of the remaining limestone forests on […]

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Apr, 13, 2011
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Heritage Hikes: Un Nuebu na Inatan

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag77fgMD__M As part of its continued efforts to engage and educate the community on the impacts of the proposed buildup, We Are Guåhan is sponsoring its second set of Heritage Hikes: Un Nuebu na Inatan. HIKE SCHEDULE March 12, 2011 – Tumon Bay (Difficulty: Easy. Duration: 1 -2 hours) Meet at Ypao Beach (near the […]

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Mar, 04, 2011
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We Are Guåhan disputes DoD’s definition of “Pågat”

DoD claims that Pagat ends at the natural archway and cave, and that there’s nothing of cultural significance to the north. Over the weekend, We Are Guåhan set out to see if DoD’s claims were true. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T68Bo7lE2S8

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Feb, 04, 2011
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We Are Guahan joins lawsuit against DoD

Almost one year exactly after the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, We Are Guåhan has joined the Guam Preservation Trust and National Trust for Historic Preservation in a lawsuit against DoD. This lawsuit is about Pågat, but it is not just about Pågat. This lawsuit is also about DoD deciding that “operational efficiency” […]

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Nov, 19, 2010
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Heritage 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 […]

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Oct, 30, 2010
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Dan 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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Realizing Our Destiny Rally

We have testified. We have commented. We have asked politely. It is time to take the next step, together. Realize our Destiny Rally Community Response to the Record of Decision October 1 • Adelup • 4:30-7:30pm Our goals are to unite our community and send a strong message to the national and international audience that […]

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Sep, 24, 2010
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Protect our Lands, Ocean, and Culture!

In the final plan for the military build-up, released July 27, the Department of Defense announced they still plan to take more of our land and destroy our ocean floor. They want Pågat cave, Marbo cave, and the Yigo Raceway for a live-firing range and want to dredge the pristine coral beds of Apra Harbor […]

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Aug, 03, 2010
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Save Our Island and Protect Our Future – Protect Pagat

In response to the Joint Guam Program Office’s plans to turn the Pågat area into a firing range, We Are Guåhan is hosting a community event on Route 15 this Friday, July 23 – the day the Final EIS is scheduled for release. So far, JGPO has outlined plans to restrict access to the Pågat […]

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Jul, 20, 2010
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JGPO’s Plans for Pagat

After concerted action from the community, the legislature, the Governor and the Congresswoman, JGPO and the DOD still plan to take Pagat and the 4,000 year old village and burial ground there as a firing range. Widen the back road to a 6 lane road Pave over land for parking lots Create “safety zones” that reach […]

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Jul, 13, 2010
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