NAVAL Base Guam was recently recognized for helping the environment on the island.
In a statement from Guam Delegate Madeleine Bordallo, the base was bestowed with the Natural Resources Conservation award for the planting of about 78,500 trees and 50,000 grass plugs that covered 100 acres.
Naval Base Guam was also recognized for directing specific funds to manage and conserve 415 acres of Ecological Reserve Areas. Additionally, the base was honored for finalizing consultations under the National Historic Preservation Act to build a new fuel pipeline between the Sasa Valley Fuel Farm and Andersen Air Force Base as well as completing historical American engineering records for the Ma’anot Reservoir, which predates World War II.
Borallo attended the ceremony and praised Naval Base Guam and the Joint Region Marianas team on its work.
“These awards demonstrate the Navy’s commitment to the civilian community on Guam to protect our island and its historic sites for future generations. I commend CDR Mike Thorton, public works officer; Mr. Lon Bulgrin, NBG archeologist; and Mr. Ronald Rossetti, installation environmental program director, for their leadership on these efforts,” she said in the statement.
“I also commend the leadership of Adm. Paul Bushong, Gen. John Doucette and Capt. Richard Wood for fostering an environment that promotes conservation of our island’s natural resources and preservation of our cultural sites. I look forward to working with them to ensure that this focus on cultural and environmental issues remains a priority as the military buildup moves forward,” Bordallo added.
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