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G3 ACTION FRAMEWORK
MAY 2021
guamgreengrowth.org @guamgreengrowth
©Copyright 2021 University of Guam and Office of the Governor of Guam Prepared by the UOG Center for Island Sustainability in coordination with the Office of the Governor of Guam, the Office of the Lt. Governor of Guam, and the Guam Green Growth (G3) Working Group Members. University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability 303 University Drive, Dean Circle House #32, Mangilao, Guam 96913 www.uog.edu/cis cis@triton.uog.edu Social Media: @uogcis
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additional goals and a prioritization of action items based on achievability related to
the framework metrics to track progress towards the goals, which are displayed
available funding, capacity, and resources. Primary indictors were selected from the
on the G3 Dashboard, an online open-data platform to provide accountability
framework metrics to track progress towards the goals, which are displayed on the G3
and ensure transparency on Guam’s sustainability goals. These updates were
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presented during the G3 Biannual Meeting held on April 6th, 2021 and are included
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LOURDES
LOURDES A.A.LEON
LEON GUERRERO
GUERRERO JOSHUA F. F.TENORIO
TENORIO
Magaˈhågan Guåhan
Maga’hågan Guåhan Sigundo
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Maga’låhen Guåhan
Governor
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Guam Lieutenant Governor of Guam
Lieutenant Governor of Guam
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 3Aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Guam
Green Growth Initiative cultivates an ecosystem for transformative action to
achieve a more sustainable, prosperous, and equitable future for our island.
The Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative is the most
comprehensive public-private partnership ever
created to achieve a sustainable future for our
island. The initiative develops tangible solutions
to sustainability challenges and contributes to a
green economy for the island region. In September
2019, Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and
Lt. Governor Joshua F. Tenorio promulgated
Executive Order 2019-23, creating an 80-member
(now 99-member) G3 Working Group (G3WG) of
government, academia, private sector, non-profit,
and youth partners to transition Guam toward a
sustainable future. The executive order assigned
the facilitation of the G3 Working Group to the
University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability.
While G3 drives local action, it also places Guam
at the global forefront of leadership in island
sustainability. G3 places Guam at the global
forefront of leadership in island sustainability.
In September 2019, Guam joined the Local2030
Islands Network as a founding member during
the 74th United Nations General Assembly and
Climate Week NYC 2019. Guam is now united with
islands around the world in advancing the 17 United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
through locally-informed and culturally driven
strategies. Islanders are working with islanders
to scale innovative, values-based, and resilient
sustainability solutions. The network is co-chaired
by the Hawai`i Green Growth Local2030 Hub and
the Global Island Partnership.
4 Guam Green Growth Action FrameworkG3 CO-CHAIRS
Hon. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero Dr. Thomas W. Krise
Maga’hågan Guåhan President of the University of Guam
Governor of Guam
STEERING COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Hon. Joshua F. Tenorio Dr. Austin Shelton
Sigundo Maga’låhen Guåhan Director, UOG Center for Island Sustainability
Lieutenant Governor of Guam and Sea Grant
STEERING COMMITTEE
Lola Leon Guerrero Vangie Lujan
Chief Planner Chairperson
Bureau of Statistics and Plans Governor’s Climate Change
Resiliency Commission
Melanie Mendiola
CEO and Administrator Fran Castro
Guam Economic Development Authority Associate Director
UOG Sea Grant
Dr. Mary Okada
President Melvin Won Pat Borja
Guam Community College Executive Director
Commission on Decolonization
Hon. Régine Biscoe Lee
Senator Hon. Melissa Savares
35th Legislature Mayor of Dededo
Melanie Brennan Trina Leberer
Director Pacific Regional Partnerships Director
Guam Department of Youth Affairs The Nature Conservancy
Vince Arriola Dr. Ricky Hernandez
Director Deputy Executive Manager
Guam Department of Public Works Guam International Airport Authority
Brent Wiese Rindraty Limtiaco
Chairperson President
Guam Building Code Council Pacific Daily News
Rebecca Respicio Jonas Macapinlac
Director Director of Integrated Marketing
Guam Energy Office and Communications, UOG
FACILITATION AND PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
Lauren Swaddell Trina Leberer
G3 Coordinator Pacific Regional Partnerships Director
UOG Center for Island Sustainability The Nature Conservancy
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 5Inaugural Launch
Initial Guam Green Growth Working Members convene at the G3
launch on January 29, 2020 at the Guam Museum in Hagåtña.
G3 Action Framework
The G3 Action Framework is an ambitious 10- The United Nations emphasizes that we
year plan to achieve a sustainable future for are in a critical 10-year window to act on
Guam. The 99 members of the G3 Working the most significant global sustainability
Group, representing all sectors of society, challenges before 2030. With the backdrop
developed hundreds of goals, objectives, of COVID-19 affecting economies, food
metrics, and action items to create the systems, and the survival of our most
framework. The G3 Action Framework vulnerable, G3 is an engine of solutions and
serves as an overarching strategy to guide innovation to help Guam build back better,
and record government and civil society fairer, and more resilient. G3 is Guam’s
actions contributing to the sustainable strategy to take local action to achieve
future of the island. The goals and plans of 82 global impact.
agencies, governing bodies, commissions,
task forces, non-profits, and organizations Cross-cutting elements are incorporated
were incorporated into the framework. G3 into all categories—climate action,
Working Group members identified gaps resilience, public engagement, policy,
in coordination to achieve sustainability and the core CHamoru values of respect,
goals and included action items to address cooperation and treating others with
them. The G3 Action Framework is a living kindness, generosity, and dignity.
document to be adjusted and adapted
over time, with updated versions being
approved after each G3 Biannual Meeting.
The G3 Action Framework
is focused on five
categories of action: HEALTHY & EDUCATED, CAPABLE SUSTAINABLE HOMES, THRIVING NATURAL SUSTAINABLE
PROSPEROUS & COMPASSIONATE UTILITIES & RESOURCES ALLIANCES
COMMUNITIES ISLAND TRANSPORTATION
6 Guam Green Growth Action FrameworkIn 2015, the United Nations Member States adopted the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development and 17 Sustainable
Development Goals designed to put the world on a path to a more
sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.
The necessity of implementing SDGs at local and regional levels
to achieve the ambitious and unprecedented U.N. Agenda for
Sustainable Development led to the establishment of the U.N.
Local2030 Initiative in 2018 and the recognition of the Hawaii Green
Growth Local2030 Islands Hub.
In 2019, Guam joined the Local2030 Islands Network as a founding
member during the 74th United Nations General Assembly
and Climate Week NYC 2019. Guam is now united with islands
around the world in advancing the 17 United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals through locally-informed and culturally-
driven strategies.
In September 2019, Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and Lt.
Governor Joshua F. Tenorio promulgated Executive Order 2019-
23, creating the Guam Green Growth Working Group comprised
of government, academia, private sector, non-profit, and
youth partners to develop a 10-year plan to transition Guam
toward a sustainable future. The executive order assigned the
facilitation of the Working Group to the University of Guam Center
for Island Sustainability.
On September 23, 2020, the G3 Action Framework was signed into
effect by Gov. Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Tenorio, commemorating
both the one-year anniversary of the Local2030 Islands Network
launch and the promulgation of Executive Order 2019-23. Adopting
the G3 Action Framework in 2020 also marks Guam’s start in the
U.N. Decade of Action. The G3 Action Framework is focused on five
categories of action—1) Healthy and Prosperous Communities; 2)
Educated, Capable, and Compassionate Island; 3) Sustainable
Homes, Utilities, and Transportation; 4) Thriving Natural Resources;
and 5) Sustainable Alliances.
122 263 The G3 Working Group developed 122 goals across the 5 Categories
GOALS METRICS of Action. To achieve these goals, they developed 3 to 5-year
objectives and FY21-22 action items along with metrics to track
progress. The G3 Action Framework is a living document to be
adjusted and adapted over time to continue to improve Guam’s
295 414 path to achieving the G3 goals and respond to emerging issues.
OBJECTIVES ACTION ITEMS
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 7Methodology
Development of the first iteration of the When the COVID-19 pandemic reached the
Guam Green Growth Action Framework island in March 2020, the G3WG members
document (September 2020) took place paused to address immediate concerns.
from January to September 2020. In January The G3 Co-chairs, Coordinator, and Advising
2020, Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and Facilitator met virtually to discuss the
Lieutenant Governor Joshua F. Tenorio initially framework drafts and next steps before
appointed 80 G3 Working Group members scheduling a reconvening meeting. Gaps
comprised of government, academic, in the framework were addressed and
business, and civil society representatives several members were added for a total
to create and implement the G3 Action of 99 members. In July, the entire working
Framework. The G3 Working Group co-chairs, group reconvened virtually. The G3WG was
the G3 Coordinator, and the G3 Advising restructured into 5 teams to facilitate more
Facilitator designed the G3 Action Framework strategic collaboration between goals and
development process and meeting schedule action items. Each G3WG member received
and oriented the G3WG to the process. The the draft frameworks from each original
80 members were divided into eight teams. team and an updated draft that matched
Seven teams addressed clusters of U.N. SDGs the focus of their new team including the
that were similar in focus, and one team was work of the original teams. The reorganized
formed to facilitate public engagement and teams met virtually from July to September
data collection once the framework was to complete their team frameworks. The
completed. Leads were designated for each Team Leads submitted their final documents
of the 8 teams. Each team was tasked to between late August to mid-September. The
develop a sub-framework for their focus area G3 Coordinator and Co-Chairs compiled and
which would be part of the final G3 Action formatted all submitted goals, objectives,
Framework. From February to March, the 8 action items into one G3 Action Framework
teams held regular meetings to draft local document for approval by the Governor and
goals, objectives, action items, and metrics Lt. Governor.
to track progress. Each team member
contributed to the development of the On September 23, 2020 the G3 Action
framework by linking existing plans from their Framework was signed into effect by
agency or organization to those of others in Gov. Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Tenorio,
their team. They also created new goals and commemorating both the one-year
actions to address gaps in coordination. anniversary of the Local2030 Islands Network
8 Guam Green Growth Action FrameworkCommittee concluded their review of the
G3 Action Framework and planned the next
steps for implementing the activities outlined
in the framework. By the end of January, the
G3 Working Group met to prioritize the most
impactful G3 action items to be completed
within the next two years based on availability
of funding, capacity, and resources. The
Steering Committee ensured that each
Action Item had an Action Lead within the
Working Group to monitor and facilitate
progress on those activities.
On January 22, 2021, G3 partners, Hawai’i Green
Growth and Esri, presented on the Aloha+
launch and the promulgation of Executive Challenge Dashboard and shared how G3
Order 2019-23. Adopting the G3 Action could adopt its own web-based dashboard
Framework in 2020 also marks Guam’s start to track the progress of the G3 goals. During
in the U.N. Decade of Action. the G3 Biannual Meeting on April 6, 2021,
the G3 Dashboard was launched featuring
Following the G3 Action Framing Signing primary indicators for each Category of
Event, Lt. Governor Tenorio with the approval Action, which will be built out in the following
of Governor Leon Guerrero appointed the months with the support of Esri. A G3 website
G3 Steering Committee. It is comprised of (www.guamgreengrowth.org) and social
the Co-chairs and Vice Chairs of each G3 media accounts (@guamgreengrowth) were
Working Group Team and is Co-chaired also launched during the Biannual Meeting.
by the Lt. Governor and Dr. Austin Shelton,
Director of the University of Guam Center With action items prioritized and a tracking
for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant. The system in place, the G3 Working Group will
G3 Steering Committee was tasked to 1) continue to implement the goals, objectives,
coordinate strategic advancement of G3 and action items within the G3 Action
goals; 2) identify priority and high impact Framework. The Working Group teams will
opportunity action projects; 3) assist in data continue to meet monthly or as needed to
collection to track progress through the provide relevant updates to the Steering
G3 Dashboard; 4) continually adapt and Committee. The Steering Committee will
adjust the framework; 5) assist in developing continue to meet monthly to assess progress
progress reports for biannual G3 meetings and potential refinements that should be
chaired by the Governor. made to the Action Framework in order to
achieve the G3 Goals. The next G3 Biannual
On December 3, 2020, the G3 Steering Meeting will be held in September 2021.G3 Implementation Projects
G3 Community Garden and Sea Grant Makerspace and Innovation Hub. The
Aquaculture and Aquaponics Project makerspace and innovation hub will provide
space, technologies, tools, curriculum,
To advance the Healthy and Prosperous merchandising opportunities, and the
Communities goal of investing in food systems professional and technical networks to
resiliency capacity and increasing the create and market products that contribute
productivity of local agricultural production to a thriving local circular economy. Partners
systems, UOG CIS has partnered with Guåhan include Guam EPSCoR, Department of
Sustainable Culture and UOG Sea Grant to Chamoru Affairs, UOG School of Business
implement the G3 Community Garden and and Public Administration, Center for
Sea Grant Aquaculture and Aquaponics Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Guam Small
project. The garden will tentatively be located Business Development Center, Guam Unique
in Hagåtña to be easily accessible for the Merchandise and Arts, Guam Economic
community to learn about food sovereignty Development Authority, UOG Endowment
and how to grow local produce. A small Foundation, UOG Triton Store, Guam
demonstration aquaculture system has Community College Office of Workforce
been established at UOG with the intention to Development, and Guam Department of
initiate similar systems in community centers Revenue and Taxation.
and homes. Both projects will contribute
to the local economy through the sale of G3 Island Beautification and Recycling
produce and fish from the projects. Project
G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and To advance the Sustainable Homes, Utilities,
Innovation Hub and Transportation goal of ensuring
sustainable production, consumption, and
To advance the Healthy and Prosperous disposal patterns, UOG CIS has partnered
Communities goal of establishing with the Islandwide Beautification Task Force,
sustainable and profitable cottage industries iRecycle, Department of Parks and Recreation,
that promote the circular economy, UOG CIS Department of Public Works, mayors, and
is working with a multitude of partners to Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance to install
launch and sustain the G3 Circular Economy recycling and waste receptacles around the
10 Guam Green Growth Action Frameworkisland to reduce littering and divert recyclable activities, including the cleaning of public
materials from the landfill. areas, identification and removal of illegal
dumpsites, general sorting of recyclables,
G3 Plastic Bag Ban Educational Outreach sorting and preparation of plastic waste as
feedstock for plastic recycling machines,
To advance the Sustainable Homes, Utilities, removal of invasive species, seed collection
and Transportation goal of greatly reducing and tree planting, and increasing energy
the use and distribution of single-use efficiency of public buildings.
plastics, UOG CIS has partnered with Guam
Environmental Protection Agency and the G3 Commitment and Individual Actions
Islandwide Beautification Task Force to Make (I AM) G3 Campaign
work together on an educational outreach
project to assist businesses and individuals To advance the Sustainable Alliances goal
in complying with the Mungnga Ma Ayek Act, of having a diverse cross-section of Guam’s
also known as the Plastic Bag Ban (Public community being active participants in
Law No. 35-130). G3, in close coordination advancing the G3 goals and sustainable
with GEPA, will create outreach materials and development, UOG CIS has partnered
provide engagement data to the agency with UOG School of Business and Public
to improve compliance and enforcement Administration, the Mayors Council of Guam,
strategies. An outreach and social marketing the Island Sustainability Community Advisory
campaign will be developed to educate the Board, Guam Chamber of Commerce, and
business sector and local community about Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce
the disposable carryout bag ban and to to launch the G3 Commitment. The G3
encourage a transition away from single-use Commitment will provide an opportunity
plastic bags. for businesses, non-profit organizations,
educational institutions, and community
G3 Conservation Corps groups to earn badges based on their efforts
to achieve the 17 UN SDGs in their operations,
To advance the Thriving Natural Resources promoting sustainable development in the
goal of increasing conservation outreach community. The Individual Actions Make (I AM)
and awareness amongst the Guam G3 Campaign will engage and mobilize the
population, UOG CIS and Guam EPSCoR public to be active participants in individual
have developed the G3 Conservation Corps. and collective actions to advance the UN
Over a five month period, a full-time team SDGs and the G3 goals in their everyday lives.
of twelve G3 Conservation Corps crew
leaders and supervisors will implement
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 11G3 WORKING GROUP UPDATES AND REPORTS FROM THE G3 BIANNUAL MEETING (APRIL 6, 2021)
HEALTHY & Working Group Members:
• Lola Leon Guerrero (Team Co-chair),
PROSPEROUS Bureau of Statistics and Plans
• Melanie Mendiola (Team Co-chair),
COMMUNITIES Guam Economic Development
Authority
• Mike Aguon, Southern Guam Soil and
Water Conservation District
• Terry Aguon, Department of Public
Overview: Guåhan in CHamoru Health and Social Services
means “a place that has,” signifying • Therese C. Arriola, Guam Behavioral
an abundance of resources. Health and Wellness Center
However, Guam currently imports • Peter Barcinas, UOG Cooperative
over 90% of what we consume. Extension & Outreach
Achieving sustainable development • Diana Calvo, Catholic Social Services
would be impossible without a • Michelle Crisostomo, Guåhan
Sustainable Culture
healthy community that can meet
• Monica Guzman, Guam Unique
its basic needs. Reducing poverty
Merchandise and Arts
and hunger, addressing our health • Dr. Margaret Hattori-Uchima, UOG
and well-being, and innovating School of Health
ways to promote local industries • Chelsa Muna-Brecht, Guam
are essential for a healthy and Department of Agriculture
prosperous community. • Taylor Pangilinan, Guam Visitors
Bureau
Main Actions: Increasing food • Chauntae Quichocho, Guam Youth
security and accessibility to Congress / G3 Youth Ambassador
local, nutritious food (community • Dr. John Rivera, UOG School of
Business and Public Administration
gardens, sustainable agriculture,
• Dr. Annette T. Santos, UOG School of
and aquaculture); Creating an
Business and Public Administration
environment for innovative cottage • Llewelyn R. Terlaje, Office of Senator
industries that can help us reduce Joe S. San Agustin
reliance on imports and reduce • Michelle Voacolo, Micronesia
waste generation. Climate Change Alliance
14 Guam Green Growth Action Framework17 21 39 70 56
Members Goals Objectives Action Items Metrics
Updates and results since September 2020:
Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services now
purchasing local produce
Increased grant funding for agriculture and aquaculture projects
and initiatives
Introduced Bills 62 & 63: Criminalize Crop Theft and Bona Fide Buyer
Certificate
Expanded substance use disorder treatment services
Design and Programming Concept for Drug & Alcohol Treatment and
Rehabilitation Facility completed
Fisherman’s Co-op project restarted after 2 years of no activity
Launched social media campaign to reduce tobacco usage
Added high priority goals: 1) COVID-19-Free Guam Community and
2) Women’s Health
Increased human capacity in the areas of agriculture with three new
hires and in health with at least 30 individuals trained
Expected results by September 2021: To advance goals in Good Health and Wellbeing,
continue increasing the awareness & education to reduce tobacco usage; encourage
worksite wellness in Government of Guam agencies; initiate construction of the Lighthouse
Recovery Center for Women, and devote capital to treatment programs for substance abuse.
For goals that address zero hunger, no poverty, and workforce development, continue to
organize efforts to fund and sponsor programs in aquaculture and agriculture; implement
more broad range soil and water conservation practices; support farmers and producers
with public resources and credited training; and streamline the food permitting process.
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 15Working Group Members:
• Dr. Mary Okada (Team Co-chair),
Guam Community College
• Hon. Régine Biscoe Lee (Team
• Co-chair), 35th Guam Legislature
EDUCATED, CAPABLE • Melanie Brennan (Team Vice Chair),
Guam Department of Youth Affairs
& COMPASSIONATE • Juanita C.V. Blaz, Island Girl Power
• Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez, University of
ISLAND Guam
• Jon Calvo Jr., Office of the Governor
of Guam
Overview: Before members of • Moñeka De Oro, Micronesia Climate
our community can provide for Change Alliance
themselves and contribute to our • David Dell’Isola, Guam Department
island, they must be equipped with of Labor
• Christianna Ebio, UOG AmeriCorps /
the knowledge and tools to do so.
G3 Youth Ambassador
Education, workforce development, • Jon Fernandez, Guam Department
and encouraging equitable and of Education
respectful treatment of all members • Jayne Flores, Bureau of Women’s
of our society will facilitate progress Affairs
towards the goals of each person • Dr. Juan Flores, Guam Catholic
and our island. Schools
• Mercy Gilniy, Heirs to Our Oceans /
G3 Youth Ambassador
Main Actions: Improving graduation • Dr. Herbert Johnston, Guam
rates; Developing supplemental Contractors Association Trades
Academy
curriculum and service-learning
• Dr. Thomas W. Krise, University of
opportunities that focus on the Guam
locally relevant topics related to • Helen Nishihira, iLearn Academy
the SDGs; Improving accessibility • Carissa Pangilinan, Guam
to education and workforce Behavioral Health and Wellness
development trainings. Center
• Danielle Rosete, Superior Court of
Guam
• Samantha Taitano, Mañelu
• Gerard Toves, Guam Department of
Labor
• Vanessa Williams, Guam Women’s
Chamber of Commerce
• Dr. Judi Won Pat, Guahan Academy
Charter School
16 Guam Green Growth Action Framework22 38 77 126 57
Members Goals Objectives Action Items Metrics
Updates and results since September 2020:
Added representatives from the Guam Behavioral Health and
Wellness Center to our team to address the goals that align with the
Compassionate aspect
Launched the Guam One Stop Data Village (GOSDV), providing the
framework for a longitudinal data system for education
Initiated the development of the University of Guam Island
Sustainability Program
Added a new subcategory entitled, “Peace, Justice, and Equality”
Expected results by September 2021: To advance broad education goals, continue to meet
with team on a monthly basis and invite additional representatives to support with completing
action tasks; form partnerships; and make progress on a data collection and management
system. For skill training and job preparedness, gather information on the modernization
of business practices throughout the education system in response to COVID-19; support
training programs on trade skills; and upscale the workforce with industry credentials. Lastly,
to make progress on sustainable education facilities, identify the cost savings with the
expansion of solar energy platforms.
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 17Working Group Members:
• Vince Arriola (Team Co-chair),
Guam Department of Public Works
SUSTAINABLE HOMES, • Brent Wiese (Team Co-chair), Guam
Building Code Council
UTILITIES & • Rebecca Respicio (Team Vice
Chair), Guam Energy Office
TRANSPORTATION • Celestin Babauta, Guam Regional
Transit Authority
• George Bamba, Government of
Guam
Overview: Our homes protect our • Miguel Bordallo, Guam Waterworks
families, our utilities ensure we can be Authority
healthy, hygienic, and comfortable, • Lasia Casil, Hagåtña Restoration
and our transportation helps us and Redevelopment Authority
access our needs. Improving our • Larry Gast, Guam Solid Waste
infrastructure yields benefits to our Authority
lives and our environment. Safe, • Hon. Robert Hofmann, Mayor of
resilient, and sustainable homes, Sinajana
electricity, water, and transportation • Dr. John Jenson, UOG Water and
should be accessible to the entire Environmental Research Institute
• Dr. Jeff Johnson, Public Utilities
population. Efficient utility supply
Commission
and transportation systems reduce • Beatrice Limtiaco, Guam Power
waste and saves money in the long Authority
run. We must strive to sustainably • Cathleen Moore-Linn, Research
produce, consume, and dispose of Corporation of the University of
goods to minimize impacts to the Guam
environment. • Michelle Razo Lastimoza, Guam
Environmental Protection Agency
Main Actions: Improving and • Rory Respicio, Port Authority of
greening public transportation; Guam
Increasing renewable energy; • Javan Santos, Guam Youth Climate
Strike / G3 Youth Ambassador
Improving water quality standards
• Bas Schils, Guam Youth Climate
and delivery; Reducing our island’s Strike / G3 Youth Ambassador
waste. • Conchita Taitano, Zero Waste
Initiative
• Ray Topasna, Guam Housing and
Urban Renewal Authority
• Jeff Voacolo, Micronesia Renewable
Energy
18 Guam Green Growth Action Framework20 26 64 86 61
Members Goals Objectives Action Items Metrics
Updates and results since September 2020:
Coordinated with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to better
understand and implement the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) permit process
Guam Regional Transit Authority received $9.5 million for an
Islandwide Electrification Plan as a roadmap for electric vehicles on
island.
Tropical Energy Building Code became law in January 2021
Completed draft plan for the conversion from septic tanks to an
islandwide wastewater system
Completed draft mapping of all stormwater facilities on island
Guam Department of Public Works established long-term
participation in the Judiciary of Guam’s Community Service Program
Expected results by September 2021: To advance goals in Infrastructure & Buildings and
Housing, provide training for government agencies on the new and updated building codes;
complete assessment on all substandard housing; hire an MS4 Administrator; and initiate
public outreach efforts on the importance of stormwater drains and anti-litter campaigns.
For advancing goals pertaining to water, complete the installation of an “Outfall Diffuser”
as part of the Northern District Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade to comply with
federal requirements. To continue providing sustainable transportation, new buses for
public transportation will be purchased through GRTA and a new GRTA Administration and
Maintenance facility will be designed at the DPW compound.
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 19Working Group Members:
• Vangie Lujan (Team Co-chair),
Governor’s Climate Change
Resiliency Commission
THRIVING NATURAL • Fran Castro (Team Co-chair), UOG
Sea Grant
RESOURCES • Heidi Ballendorf, Tourism Education
Council
• Ian Catling, Department of Parks
Overview: Pacific Islanders have a rich and Recreation
history of sustaining ourselves from • Jesse Cruz, Guam Environmental
Protection Agency
the land and ocean. Unsustainable
• Kyle Dahilig, UOG Green Army / G3
development, overfishing, erosion, Youth Ambassador
coral bleaching, climate change, • Else Demeulenaere, UOG Center for
and other threats to our environment Island Sustainability
put our island’s natural resources at • Christine Fejeran, Department of
risk. Developing long term plans to Agriculture (Forestry)
sustainably use and manage our • Jay Gutierrez, Department of
marine and terrestrial ecosystems Agriculture (DAWR)
will ensure we have a livable island • Julie Hartup, Micronesian
for generations to come. Taking Conservation Coalition
urgent action to address climate • Patrick Keeler, Bureau of Statistics
and Plans
change will make us resilient to
• Dr. Romina King, Governor’s Climate
stronger storms, droughts, and other Change Resiliency Commission
impacts. • Walter Leon Guerrero, Guam
Environmental Protection Agency
Main Actions: Achieving the goals • Patrick Lujan, State Historic
outlined in the Micronesia Challenge Preservation Office
2030 commitments; Protecting and • Sandra Okada, Traditions Affirming
effectively managing our fisheries; our Seafaring Ancestry
Ramping up watershed restoration • Jose (Pep) Quinata, Department of
and forest conservation; Fostering Public Works
climate aware and resilient • Dr. Laurie Raymundo, UOG Marine
Lab
communities.
• Edwin Reyes, Guam Coastal
Management Program
• Brent Tibbatts, Department of
Agriculture (DAWR)
• Dr. Lee Yudin, UOG College of Natural
and Applied Sciences
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Members Goals Objectives Action Items Metrics
Updates and results since September 2020:
Revived the watershed planning committee led by Guam
Environmental Protection Agency
Started restoration and conservation work in the Ugum Watershed
using the awarded grants of $231,000
Completed the draft of the Forest Action Plan
Started the Us for Guam — youth environmental network
Initiated working groups for the Fishery Management Plan
Launched NeMO-Net game in partnership with NASA to engage
community in coral identification
Expected results by September 2021: To advance goals in Life on Land and Life Below Water,
complete the Guam Forest System Plan and the Manell-Geus watershed management plan;
initiate discussion on the Tumon watershed management plan; initiate work on the Habitat
Conservation Plan; and complete the Fishery Management plan. To encourage participation
in Climate Action, complete the first project of the Citizen Forest Program; increase the number
of rain gardens in the community through the support of the University of Guam Center for
Island Sustainability program; and work in partnership with the University of Guam, Bureau
of Statistics and Planning, and PBS University to launch educational science programming
on TV and social media. Lastly, to secure funding for a vulnerability assessment through PI-
CASC and nature-based solutions (i.e. agroforestry).
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 21SUSTAINABLE
ALLIANCES
Overview: Achieving these ambitious
sustainable development goals by
2030 would be impossible if done
without alliances. Aligning our efforts Working Group Members:
with local, regional, international, • Melvin Won Pat Borja (Team
and global partnerships can help us Co-chair), Commission on
Decolonization and Department of
accelerate reaching our goals. We
CHamoru Affairs
can learn from the achievements of • Hon. Melissa Savares (Team Co-
others and share our successes with chair), Mayor of Dededo
those who are still joining the path. • Trina Leberer (Team Vice Chair), The
We will be doing our part to address Nature Conservancy Pacific Division
the global challenges we face, • Dr. Nicole Danraj, University of
including poverty, inequality, climate Maryland University College
change, environmental degradation, • Brianna Duenas, University of Guam
peace and justice. Although we are Student / G3 Youth Ambassador
one small island in the Pacific, we • Sen. Sabina Flores Perez, 36th Guam
can have a big impact and we are Legislature
• Nolan Flores, Commission on
stronger together.
Decolonization / Guam Youth
Congress
Main Actions: Become more engaged • Dr. Ken Gofigan Kuper, UOG College
in local, regional, international, and of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
global partnerships and forums in • Cliff Kyota, UOG 4-H
order to enhance our efforts to have • Sarah Thomas-Nededog, Payu-Ta
a more sustainable, equitable, and • Vera Topasna, Guam Military Build-
prosperous future. up Office
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Members Goals Objectives Action Items Metrics
Updates and results since September 2020:
Maintained partnership with the Local2030 Islands Network to include
representation of Guam at various international virtual forums and
meetings by the Governor and Lt. Governor of Guam
Collaborated with Hawai’i Green Growth, Esri, and Guam Office of
Technology to launch Guam Green Growth Dashboard
Completed developing and synthesizing goals into four focus
categories
Determined the prioritization of action items
Expected results by September 2021: To advance goals in continuing to build and maintain
partnerships, complete a draft of regional and international organizations engagement report
as proof of Guam’s representation (i.e. Regional Seminar, C-24, 4th Committee, Indigenous
Forum, UNPO, IACHR, UN Special Rapporteurs); draft a Regional Solidarity Statement through
the Executive Branch and 36th Guam Legislature; and collaborate with Hawai’i Green Growth
and ESRI in further developing Guam Green Growth dashboard to include more data and
narratives.
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 23DATA & PUBLIC
ENGAGEMENT
Overview: The sustainable
development goals in the G3 Action
Framework were designed with Working Group Members:
transparency and the community • Dr. Ricky Hernandez (Team Co-
in mind. In order to track our chair), Guam International Airport
progress, the G3WG selected Authority
several metrics to measure the • Rindraty Limtiaco (Team Co-chair),
success of each goal which will be Pacific Daily News
• Jonas Macapinlac (Team Vice
displayed on the G3 Dashboard,
Chair), UOG Integrated Marketing
also linked on the G3 website. We and Communications
hope that by communicating the • Sandy Flores, Sorensen Media Group
importance of the SDGs and our • Cara Flores Mays, Duk Duk Goose,
local efforts to achieve these goals Inc.
will encourage every member of • Kyle Mandapat, UOG Center for
the community to strive to help our Island Sustainability
island meet our goals. Just as we • Nicole Nelson, Office of Technology
have been inspired by our partners • Krystal Paco-San Agustin, Office of
in the Local2030 Islands Network, the Governor
we hope to promote green growth • Tyrone Taitano, Bureau of Statistics
and Plans
initiatives across the world.
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Members Goals Objectives Action Items Metrics
Updates and results since September 2020:
Developed and launched strategic community engagement via
following online assets:
• G3 website: www.guamgreengrowth.org
• G3 social media:
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/guamgreengrowth
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/guamgreengrowth
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/guamgreengrowth
• G3 Dashboard: www.g3dashboard.guam.gov
Expected results by September 2021: To continue implementing the community engagement
strategy with an active social media presence, adding additional content to the G3 website,
and building out the G3 Dashboard with more metrics and data visualizations.
Guam Green Growth Action Framework 25Youth Ambassadors:
• Kyle Dahilig (Team Chair), UOG
Green Army
• Chauntae Quichocho, Guam Youth
Congress
• Christianna Ebio, UOG student /
AmeriCorps
• Mercy Gilniy, Heirs to Our Oceans
• Bas Schils, Guam Youth Climate
Strike
• Javan Santos, Guam Youth Climate
Strike
• Nolan Flores, Commission on
Decolonization
• Brianna Duenas, UOG Student
G3 YOUTH
AMBASSADORS Updates and results since September 2020:
To increase youth
engagement and unity in
Overview: G3 aims to represent of climate action, established
all walks of life in Guam, including a new youth environmental
the youth. G3 Youth Ambassadors network, Us for Guam,
consisting of 8 member
serve as representatives in the
organizations that represent
G3 Working Group to ensure about 100 Guam public
youth values are incorporated high schools, island youth
into each Category of Action in organizations, non-profits,
the Framework, and serve as and small businesses
mobilizers of engagement, action,
and change in the community. Conducted a workshop to
raise awareness on Public
Law 43-110 Plastic Bag Ban
and promote alternatives with
a no-sew T-shirt bag activity
Expected results by September 2021: To
advance goals through youth engagement,
continue to build capacity and increase
Guam Green Growth Youth Ambassador
membership with representatives from each
village and to identify and expand on more
opportunities for collaboration with village
mayors and the youth.
26 Guam Green Growth Action FrameworkG3 ACTION FRAMEWORK WORKING DOCUMENT
Guam Green Growth Action Framework
C a t e g o r y o f A c t io n Healthy and Prosperous Communities
T e a m C h a ir s Co-chairs: Lola Leon Guerrero (BSP), Melanie Mendiola (GEDA), and Jennifer Calvo-Guzman (Melanie Mendiola's proxy)
Michelle Crisostomo, Dr. Margaret Hattori-Uchima, Diana Calvo, Chelsa Muna-Brecht, Mike Aguon, Erica Pangelinan (Mike Aguon's proxy), Therese C. Arriola,
T e a m m e m b e rs
Terry Aguon, Peter Barcinas, Monica Guzman, Michelle Voacolo, Taylor Pangilinan, Dr. John Rivera, Dr. Annette T. Santos, Llewelyn Terlaje, Chauntae Quichocho
La s t u p d a te March 25, 2021, Goals HPC 2.9 and HPC 2.10 were incorporated
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Subcat.
HPC 1.1 Food system big Establish and maintain clearing Review data collection methods Number of Jobs created Pete Barcinas All Ag
data and linked data to house of information on Food and recommend pilot data Development
food policies System development and reporting system Cooperators Low
Reporting
Conduct market assessments of Develop a Food Systems Asset and Food System Website Pete Barcinas All Ag
the local and regional demand Resources Map. and Resource Development
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for local and regional ag/food established. Cooperators Med.
commodities and products.
HPC 1.2 Address food Establish a food system Develop pilot proposal for Identifying and reducing Chelsa Muna
system existing barriers permitting, reporting and consolidation related food systems reporting and Brecht and
that impact resource support one-stop reporting requirements that offer permitting bottlenecks Michelle
government supportive program. both manual and online services; in required government Crisostomo
services and programs Have a meeting with Dept. of food systems High
that impact food Agriculture, Dept. of Revenue and documentation and
systems productivity Taxation, and GEPA to ensure a services.
and competitiveness. streamlined process is understood
across the 3 relevant agencies
Promote food systems and Sponsor workshops, seminars and Number of training Melanie
production alliances between local/regional conferences to activities conducted. Mendiola
government and industry. promote awareness and interest
Low
Zero Hunger
into supporting and understanding
opportunities and challenges of
Guam's food system.
HPC 1.3 Support and Increase the number of new Sponsor workshops, seminars and Ag Innovation and Peter Barcinas All Ag
enhance collaborative farmers with sustainable and local/regional conferences to prosperity Centers Development
food security research stable farms incorporating promote awareness and interest established Cooperators
Med.
and development with innovative, progressive into supporting and understanding
industry partners and techniques centered on opportunities and challenges of
cooperators. sustainability Guam's food system.
HPC 1.4 Develop food Pilot next generation farmer Conduct inventory of manpower Number of Ag Melanie DOL, UOG, GCC
systems agriprenuer cohorts for targeted food development programs and producers participating Mendiola
High
apprenticeship systems development actions. resources that support new across all food system
programs sectorial development initiatives. programs.
Promote Ag workforce Obtain land, arrange leases, train Number of land leases Chelsa Muna All Ag
development Initiatives focusing farmers, identify crops to start completed and Brecht Development
on recruitment and retention of improved program Cooperators High
traditional and non-traditional participation reporting.
farm operatorsP rio rity
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Le ve l
Subcat.
HPC 1.5 Invest in building Promote joint strategies and Develop program proposals Number of new farmers Erica
appropriate food actions supporting agricultural focusing on building capacity for who become certified Pangelinan
Med.
systems resiliency and natural resource agriculture and aquaculture with Department of
capacity by increasing management practices. across all areas of interest. Agriculture
the productivity of local Coordinate food system policies # of islands trading in Melanie
Low
agricultural production with regional leadership forums. food system Mendiola
Sustain and expand the G3 Implement G3 Community Garden Pounds of produce Austin Shelton UOG CIS; UOG
Community Garden and Sea – secure location; identify entity to grown; # of people and Michelle SG; Guahan
Grant Aquaculture and operate garden; secure funding using garden/receiving Crisostomo Sustainable
Aquaponics Project, i.e. ensure and partnerships to operate food from garden Culture
funding and partnerships are garden; develop plan to sell and
secured distribute garden produce
Implement Sea Grant Aquaculture Pounds of fish raised; # Austin Shelton UOG CIS; UOG
Project – secure aquaculture and of people receiving food and Fran SG High
aquaponics location; hire from the aquaculture Castro
aquaculture expert to operate and and aquaponics project
maintain the system; ensure
funding and partnerships are
secured to operate aquaculture
and aquaponics system; develop
plan to sell and distribute fish
HPC 2.1 Reduce Guam's Reduce Guam's infant mortality Educate Women and men on the In 2019, the infant Terry Aguon DPHSS Clinics,
infant mortality by 16.6% from 30 baseline to 25 importance of prenatal care with mortality rate is 9.81 per WIC Program, High
infant deaths per 1000 live births emphasis on first trimester. 1000 live births Village Mayor
Continue to encourage mothers to Target = 25 DPHSS Clinics,
breastfeed their infants through Base = 30 WIC Program,
education, referrals and linkages to Source of Data: DPHSS Village Mayor
High
community resources through
existing DPHSS Services including
WIC and home visiting programs.
Partner and collaborate with Sagua Managu
medical providers to educate the DPHSS clinic,
Med.
community on the benefits of WIC GMH,
breastfeeding. GRMC
Continue to partner with the Dept. of Labor
Breastfeeding Action Team of the
Non-Communicable Disease High
(NCD) Consortium to support
breastfeeding in the workplace
Engage high-risk pregnant women Project Bisita
Good Health and Well Being
and families in evidence-based
home visiting programs that have High
demonstrated positive impact on
breastfeeding.
Refer mothers to smoking GBHWC PEACE
High
cessation services. DPHSS
Continue to promote the Tobacco
awareness that smoking is harmful Prevention &
High
to women's health and unborn Control
children. Program
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Le ve l
Subcat.
HPC 2.2 Decrease road Reduce the number of traffic Enforce existing laws and CY 2020 total number of Vince Arriola https://www.nh
High
accident mortality fatalities by 16.6% from 24 to 20 regulations traffic fatalities is 14 tsa.gov/sites/n
Conduct multilingual outreach - Target = 15 Baseline = 16 htsa.dot.gov/fil
obey the speed limit, yield to Source: DPW - Online es/documents
pedestrians and cyclists, wear State Crash Analysis /guam_fy20_h High
seatbelts, avoid drunk driving, and Reporting System sp.pdf
use child restraints (OSCAR) and GPD -
Increase the number of GPD Crash Reporting System
(CRS) (Metric updated High
checkpoints
Continue to fund GPD Impaired 3/17/21)
High
Driving projects
HPC 2.3 Reduce the Spay and neuter at least 75% of Establish and fund a sustainable, Islandwide assessment Lola Leon
animal overpopulation dogs on island low-cost spay and neuter clinic(s) # of dogs; # of animals Guerrero Med.
crisis at GAIN or other facilities spayed/neutered
HPC 2.4 Reduce obesity Decrease the percentage of Adopt policies and implement Target: 25% Terry Aguon DPHSS NCD /
and the risk of chronic adults ages 18 years and older practices to reduce consumption Baseline: 29.8% Nutrition Action
30 Guam Green Growth Action Framework
disease with obesity (among all adults) of sugary drinks, i.e., increase tax on Source: Behavioral Risk Team (NAT)
from 29.8% baseline to 25% and limit access to sugary drinks, Factor Surveillance
Med.
promote access and consumption Survey
of healthy beverages, differential Baseline (Youth): 23.0%
pricing of sugary drinks to reduce Source: 2017 Youth Risk
cost of healthy beverages Behavior Survey
Implement worksite-based Baseline (Adult): 29.8%
physical activity policies, programs, Source: 2018 Behavioral
or best practices through multi- Risk Factor Surveillance
component worksite physical Survey
activity and/or nutrition programs;
environmental supports or
prompts to encourage walking Med.
and/or taking the stairs; structured
walking-based programs focused
on physical activity with goal-
setting, activity monitoring, social
support, health promotion,
counseling, and information
Implement and/or promote
community walking, wheeling, or
biking programs, joint use
agreements with schools and
community facilities, increased
park and recreation facility safety
Low
and decreased incivilities, new or
upgraded park or facility amenities
or universal design features;
supervised activities or programs
with onsite marketing, community
outreach, and safety education
HPC 2.5 Promote human Support research based Collaborate with UOG Cooperative Number of programs Peter Barcinas, DPHSS
nutrition science initiatives that contribute to Extension Programs in Human implemented, research University of
High
education and capacity consumer informed decision- Nutrition, Food Safety and Family publications, reports Guam CE&O
building making and Consumer Sciences. and grants fundedP rio rity
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Le ve l
Subcat.
HPC 2.6 Reduce Reduce the prevalence of Continue existing outreach efforts Baseline: Adults - 25.1% Terry Aguon DPHSS, GBHWC,
tobacco use tobacco use among adults and in 2016; High School and Theresa GDOE, Medical
high school students by 20% Students - 13.2% in 2017 Arriola Clinics
Med.
Target: Adults - 20%;
High School Students -
10.56% (Source: DPHSS)
There will be zero Synar violations Develop and facilitate merchant Synar inspection rate; Theresa Arriola, Department of
(tobacco retail violation) education workshops on proper Participation rate and GBHWC Revenue and
tobacco retail processes and satisfaction rate of Taxation High
policies; Conduct Synar merchant education
inspections workshops
GDOE will reduce its tobacco- Pilot and evaluate the Partnerships Unique alcohol-related Theresa Arriola, GDOE, Manelu,
related offenses by 10% for Success program, which offers offense rate in GDOE; GBHWC GALA Inc.,
evidence-based prevention Student participation GDOE, ask
strategies to Grades 4-12 GDOE rate who receive NGOs
High
students identified with increased disciplinary action from
risk GDOE; Self-reported
behavior changes,
participant satisfaction
GDOE middle and high school Pilot and evaluate the Partnerships Youth perception of Theresa Arriola, GDOE, Manelu,
students will have an increased for Success program, which harm; perceived GBHWC GALA Inc.
perception of harm towards integrates universal prevention availability, peer
High
tobacco by 10% strategies into Grades 4-12 disapproval, parental
curricula for select Guam disapproval and risk of
Department of Education schools harm of use
Amend the Natasha Protection Introduce Electronic Nicotine Target: Both the Terry Aguon NCD Policy
Act and Public Law 30-63 Delivery System rationale to Natasha Act and P.L. 30- Action Group
Med.
(smoke-free public places) to include these products in laws that 63 (20-63) will address GBHWC PEACE
include electronic cigarettes and define smoke-free public places ENDS; vaping and use of DPHSS
other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Partner with media for an outreach other ENDS will be Tobacco
Systems (ENDS) campaign to raise awareness prohibited in public Prevention &
about ENDS, their health risks and places law and within Control Med.
why they need to be included 20 feet of entrances Program
under Guam’s smoke-free policies.
Increase taxes on all tobacco Develop information toolkits that Baseline: $4.00/pack of NCD
products, including ENDS, by at document scientific evidence for 20 cigarettes, with Consortium
least 20% the effectiveness of tax increases corresponding taxes on Tabaco
Med.
as a public health intervention. other tobacco products, Control Action
Create the business case for but excluding ENDS Team
further raising tobacco taxes Target: $4.80/pack of
Work with tobacco control legal 20 cigarettes with
experts locally, nationally and corresponding
regionally to research taxation on increases on other
Med.
ENDS and to identify model tobacco products,
tobacco tax laws that could be including ENDS (Source:
adapted for Guam. Guam NCD, DPHSS)
Partner with media and
communications experts to
develop an outreach campaign to Med.
raise awareness on tobacco
taxation as an NCD “Best buy.”
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Le ve l
Subcat.
HPC 2.7 Strengthen the Strengthen the prevention and Increase outreach efforts to the Baseline - # of Theresa Arriola Lighthouse,
prevention and treatment of substance abuse to community by partnering with individuals that received Oasis, High
treatment of substance include opioid and prescription medical mobile outreach substance abuse and Sanctuary,
abuse, including drug misuse Provide training on mental health opioid and prescription media,
narcotic drug abuse first aid to community partners drug misuse treatment legislature High
and harmful use of and organizations and/ or interventions
alcohol. Increase pool of certification GCC
substance abuse treatment High
specialists
Expand substance abuse
High
treatment; add day treatment
Increase GBHWC funding source
High
for their treatment program
Improve access to Prepare and process an MOU Baseline: 0 Theresa Arriola, TOHGEE, GMH,
comprehensive Substance Use between Tohge and GRMC Target: Implementation GBHWC GRMC
Treatment, to includes Medically emergency and GMH emergency of Peer Recovery Warm High
32 Guam Green Growth Action Framework
Assisted Treatment-MAT services room for the Peer Recovery Warm Line
through our Partnership with Line Source: GBHWC
TOHGE's through the Peer Provide screening brief intervention
High
Recovery Warm Line and referral to treatment
HPC 2.8 Expand current Expand the substance use Identify and apply for additional Baseline for Bed Space: Theresa Arriola, DYA,
substance use disorder disorder treatment services by federal funding for this effort 15 men, 12 women, GBHWC Lighthouse,
treatment services by increasing the bed space in 10 youth (2020) Oasis,
High
adding more bed space residential treatment facilities for Target: 30 for men, 24 Sanctuary
in residential treatment men and women, and maintain for women
facilities the youth bed space (10 beds) Source: GBHWC
Open a Level 3.7 Withdrawal Implement the program; hire staff Target: implement 3.7 Theresa Arriola,
Management Unit at GBHWC to for the program; and secure local Withdrawal GBHWC
Low
provide 16 beds funds to sustain the program Management to serve
beyond the one year funding 16 beds; Source: GBHWC
Expand the substance use Conduct literature review and Target: RSAT - 16 beds; Theresa Arriola, DOC
disorder treatment in the research on implementing mental Level 1 outpatient - 1; GBHWC
High
Department of Corrections to health and substance use Level 2 intensive
provide Level 1 (outpatient) and treatment at DOC outpatient treatment for
Level 2 (Intensive outpatient Obtain Technical Assistance for regular population - 1; Theresa Arriola,
treatment) for regular implementing drug and alcohol and Level 0.5 education GBHWC High
population, and Level 0.5 services at DOC to detainees - 1
education for those detained Identify the certified drug and Theresa Arriola,
alcohol counselors that will provide GBHWC High
these services at DOC
Increase retention and continued Partner with GHURA to identify Baseline for Sober Living Ray Topasna Lighthouse
recovery support services funding for a home and rehab of home: 0 Recovery
High
by Implementing Recovery home for a women sober living Target: 2
Homes (Sober Living Homes) home Source: GBHWC
Increase the number of certified Work with the Legislature to provide Baseline: 35 certified Theresa Arriola,
drug and alcohol counselors information and technical drug and alcohol GBHWC
from 35 to 70 assistance in drafting law to create counselors
High
a scholarship program to increase Target: 70 certified drug
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