Guam Coastal Management Program

14/05/2026

Protecting Guåhan from Ridge to Reef! 🇬🇺🌊Catch the highlights from the April 30th issue of Man, Land and Sea:
Our latest issue is packed with stories of island-wide stewardship and strategic planning for a more resilient future. Dive into the highlights:

Hågat Coastal Renewal: Dredging at Agat Harbor begins this May to restore nearly 800 feet of shoreline at Nimitz Beach. 🌴

Next-Gen Guardians: 120 Inalåhan Middle School students are now official Coastal Ambassadors after hands-on watershed restoration training.

Shoreline Cleanup: Volunteers from SGS Guam and the international Geocachers from Australia cleaned up debris from Ypao and Tumon beaches. 🏖️ 🌊

Smart Development: A new Excel-based tool is now available to help local projects meet Guam’s specific stormwater and drainage standards.

Download the full issue today to see how we’re building a more resilient island! https://bsp.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MLS-April-30-2026-Full-Issue.pdf🇬🇺

28/04/2026

The Bureau of Statistics and Plans Announces a Second Extension of Public Comment Period for the 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan

The Bureau of Statistics and Plans Announces a Second Extension of Public Comment Period for the 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan

HAGÅTÑA, Guam – The Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) is announcing a second extension of the public comment period for the draft 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan (GSP). In accordance with the requirements of 5 GCA § 1205, BSP conducted two public hearings on the draft 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan (GSP) on February 12, 2026, at the Hågat Mayor’s Office and February 25, 2026, at the Dededo Mayor’s Office.

To ensure that all residents have ample opportunity to review the document and contribute to the island’s long-term strategic vision, BSP is extending the comment period by 27 days. This will make the new deadline to submit comments to Friday, May 22, 2026 by 5:00 pm.

The 2050 GSP serves as a comprehensive framework for Guam’s future, addressing critical areas such as economic resilience, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. This plan also acts as the official update to the Guam Comprehensive Development Plan (Kabales), as mandated by Public Law 35-110.

How to Participate and Access Resources

Residents and stakeholders can visit bsp.guam.gov/gsp2050/ to access a digital library of planning resources, including:

Review the Draft: View and download the full draft of the 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan.

Quick References: Access FAQs and concise chapter summaries to navigate the plan’s key components.

Legal & Historical Context: View a plan summary with direct links to Public Law 35-110 and the original Kabales plan currently being updated.

Interactive Mapping: Explore the Draft Land Use Web Map and download specific village-level maps included in the plan.

Data & Research: Download the Residential Survey Results Report and the detailed analysis of surveys that informed the plan’s development.

Public Hearing Archives: View video recordings of the public presentations from the two previously held public hearings.

Hard copies are available for review at the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, Office of the Director, 513 West Marine Corps Drive, Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex, Hagatna, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Submission Instructions

The Bureau encourages the public to use the official comment form available on the website.

Download: Visit the site to view specific instructions and download the formal comment form.

Submit: Please email all written comments and completed forms to [email protected].

Your input is vital to ensuring the 2050 Guåhan Sustainability Plan reflects the values and aspirations of all who call Guam home.

Media Contact: Steven Derking

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: bsp.guam.gov

29/03/2026

Community members have until April 25 to submit comments on a draft plan that serves as a comprehensive framework for Guam's future, addressing critical areas such as economic resilience, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. Visit: https://bsp.guam.gov/gsp2050/ for more information.

Community members have until April 25 to submit comments on a draft plan that serves as a comprehensive framework for Guam’s future, addressing critical areas such as economic resilience, environmental

02/02/2026

Fresh Off the Press! The January 31, 2026, edition of Man, Land, & Sea is officially live. We’re moving from planning to action across Guam!

Inside this issue:

🚨 Village Safety: New flood warning signs are now up in Asan, Santa Rita, Barrigada, and Malesso'.

🚜Federal Consistency: GCMP and USACE hosted a workshop to ensure federal projects, from military construction to fisheries, respect Guam’s unique environmental and cultural needs.

🏛️Application Reviews: Local agencies met to modernize the Application Review Committee (ARC) process, using new high-tech GIS mapping to make faster, data-driven development decisions.

⚖️ Fast Action: Over 50 bags of debris were cleared from the Taguan River following rapid investigations into illegal dumping.

🗣️ Shape the Future: We need your voice at the Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan hearings on Feb 12 (Hågat) and Feb 25 (Dededo).

🧤 Organizing a beach cleanup? We can help with volunteers and supplies!.

26/01/2026

BSP Holds Public Hearings, Invites Comments on the Draft Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan

Adelup, GU (January 26, 2026) - The Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) is proud to announce the release of the public draft of the Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan (G50SP). Mandated by Guam Public Law 35-110, this comprehensive update to the Guam Comprehensive Development Plan establishes a 25-year roadmap to ensure that Guam meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to thrive.

The G50SP is built upon five core sustainability principles: Limits, Balance, Renewal, Equity, and Engagement. These principles guide the plan’s approach to five thematic goals: Sustainable Communities, a Prosperous Economy, a Thriving Environment, a Vibrant Culture, and Village Sustainability.

Addressing Public Law 35-110: Required Plan Elements
Public Law 35-110, enacted to renew the Guam Comprehensive Development Plan with the principles of sustainability, specifically mandated that the updated plan address twenty critical elements. The G50SP fully responds to these requirements through an integrated land use framework:
● Land Use & Infrastructure: The plan establishes an Urban-Rural Boundary to concentrate development in areas with existing infrastructure, such as water, sewer, and power, while protecting rural landscapes and the Northern Guam Lens Aquifer.
● Housing & Redevelopment: G50SP prioritizes affordable housing and the redevelopment of underutilized urban spaces, ensuring resilient and equitable housing options for Guam’s growing population.
● Environment & Conservation: In direct response to the law's conservation requirements, the plan designates Resource Conservation areas to protect sensitive habitats, limestone forests, and watersheds.
● Culture & Indigenous Connections: The plan elevates the protection of CHamoru heritage, traditional practices, and historical sites, ensuring that land use decisions respect and celebrate Guam's unique cultural identity.
● Public Safety & Resilience: Integrated hazard and climate data, including flood maps and sea-level rise projections, are used to guide safe development and enhance island-wide resilience.

A Vision Grounded in Community
The G50SP was developed through an extensive community engagement process, including an island-wide survey of over 700 residents, focus groups, and interviews with village mayors and agency experts. This input confirmed that the people of Guam envision a future that prioritizes environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and social cohesion.

From Plan to Action
"The Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan is more than a document; it is a living commitment to our island," said Lola Leon Guerrero, the Director of the Bureau of Statistics and Plans. "By aligning our land use decisions with these sustainability principles, we are moving away from fragmented decision-making toward a shared, proactive framework that secures a prosperous and resilient future for all".

If adopted, the implementation of the G50SP will be coordinated by the BSP and supported by a Sustainability Plan Implementation Task Force, with actions phased over short-term (2025-2030), mid-term (2030-2040), and long-term (2040-2050) horizons.

Where to find more information on the plan
To view the draft Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan Public Draft, please visit the Bureau of Statistics and Plans website at https://bsp.guam.gov/gsp2050/. The Guåhan 2050 Sustainability Plan web page includes:
- Viewing or downloading the full draft
- Chapter Summaries
- FAQs
- Plan related mapping tools and downloadable files
- Public Comment form with instructions
- Schedule of public hearings

Public Hearings
In accordance with the requirements of 5 GCA § 1205 and Public Law 35-110, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) is seeking public review and comment on The Guahan 2050 Sustainability Plan. Public hearings will be held on the following dates, times, and locations:
February 12, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Hågat Mayor’s Office
Residents can also join virtually through the following meeting link for this date: https://meet.google.com/bib-frbm-nqj

February 25, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Dededo Mayor’s Office
Residents can also join virtually through the following meeting
link for this date: https://meet.google.com/vks-pnvm-nou

The public is invited to attend and provide comments on The Guahan 2050 Sustainability Plan. Hard copies are available for review at the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, Office of the Director, 513 West Marine Corps Drive, Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex, Hagatna, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Oral and written testimonies will be accepted at the hearing or may be submitted online to gsp2050@ bsp.guam.gov. Please include your name when submitting testimonies online. Click here to download the public comment form. The deadline to submit comments is March 11, 2026, by 5:00 pm.

For more information, email gsp2050@ bsp.guam.gov, or call (671) 472-4201/2/3.

18/12/2025

GCMP Spotter Buoy Update: The Guam Coastal Management Program (GCMP) is informing the public that our Malesso' Spotter buoy had recently detached from its mooring as of Thursday, December 11, 2025. This buoy has been a valuable tool for the community to check real-time wave conditions in Malesso', and while this is an unfortunate loss, you can still find wave data for the Hågat Spotter buoy on the 'Backyard Buoys' mobile app. The Malesso' buoy is currently about 90 miles west of Guam and retrieval is unlikely, but we ask that mariners or community members who may spot the bright yellow buoy contact the GCMP team at 671-475-9664 with the location. We appreciate your patience and assistance as we work to restore this critical monitoring asset.

15/09/2025

🌊 Friendly Reminder: This Saturday is the Guam International Coastal Cleanup! 🌴

Join us as we come together to protect our island’s beautiful shores. Be part of something bigger—your small actions make a BIG impact! 💪🌍

📅 Date: This Saturday
📍 Location: Various coastal cleanup sites across Guam
🕗 Time: Check your site details after registering!

✅ Don’t forget to scan the QR Code to register and get your cleanup location, supplies info, and more!

Let’s keep Guam clean, green, and trash free! 🇬🇺💙

05/09/2025

🌊 to the 2024 Guam International Coastal Cleanup! 💙 Huge thanks to everyone who showed up to protect our island’s shores — your impact matters.

📸 If you have photos from this or any past coastal cleanups, share them as a post or story and don’t forget to tag us 👉 so we can feature your efforts!
Let’s keep the waves clean and the island green. 🌺🌍

05/09/2025

🌊 to the 2024 Guam International Coastal Cleanup! 💙 Huge thanks to everyone who showed up to protect our island’s shores — your impact matters.

📸 If you have photos from this or any past coastal cleanups, share them as a post or story and don’t forget to tag us 👉 so we can feature your efforts!

Let’s keep the waves clean and the island green. 🌺🌍

05/09/2025

🌊🌴 Just dropped: The latest issue of Man, Land, and Sea is here!

This edition dives deep into coastal care and community collaboration, featuring:
🧹 The 31st Guam International Coastal Cleanup — united for cleaner shores!
🌊 Southern Backyard Buoys Deployment — advancing ocean monitoring in our waters
📍 The 10th Assembly of Planners Symposium — shaping a resilient, sustainable future for our island
Read how Guam is leading the way in protecting our environment — one wave, one plan, one community at a time. 🌎💙

You can dive into this issue here 🔗 : https://bsp.guam.gov/man-land-and-sea-newsletter/