The guam department of agricultures division of aquatic and wildlife resources (dawr) seeks to improve public access to aquatic education, fishing opportunities, and coastal resource engagement

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the Guam Department of Agriculture, Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR), a Formula Grant of $195,725.00 under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The award funds the establishment of a mobile aquatic education unit utilizing a 2025 GMC Savana 2500 cargo van to expand public access to fishing education and coastal resource engagement throughout Guam. The vehicle will be equipped to deliver on-site services including fishing clinics, gear demonstrations, spearfishing safety courses, and a hands-on cast net education series.

In addition to the mobile unit operations, the grant supports a comprehensive public engagement strategy encompassing a youth-focused fishing derby, coastal fishing pop-up events, installation of updated informational signage at coastal access points, and establishment of a centralized community lending locker for fishing equipment at the Hagta Mayor's Office. These complementary initiatives are designed to enhance recreational fishing opportunities and aquatic resource education while building capacity for sustained community participation in sport fishing activities.

This project will utilize a newly acquired 2025 GMC savana 2500 cargo van as a mobile aquatic education unit. The vehicle will be outfitted to support on-site fishing clinics, gear demonstrations, and skill-building events. Planned activities include fishing clinics, a youth-focused derby, a coastal fishing POP-up event, spearfishing safety courses, a hands-on cast net education series, and installation of updated informational signage at coastal access points. A centralized community lending locker for fishing gear will also be established at the hagta mayors office.