This report focuses on addressing the critical challenges of sustainable water resources management on Tutuila, the main island in the Territory of American Samoa. It presents an updated conceptual hydrogeological model of the island's groundwater and surface water resources by integrating existing hydrological information with recently acquired subsurface datasets, shedding light on the complex nature of Tutuila's hydrogeology, which varies significantly across different locations on the island.
This report focuses on addressing the critical challenges of sustainable water resources management on Tutuila, the main island in the Territory of American Samoa. It presents an updated conceptual hydrogeological model of the island's groundwater and surface water resources by integrating existing hydrological information with recently acquired subsurface datasets, shedding light on the complex nature of Tutuila's hydrogeology, which varies significantly across different locations on the island.
Climate change profoundly affects global agriculture, posing food security threats via extreme weather, temperature shifts, and rainfall variations. In the Pacific Islands, additional challenges like sea-level rise and ecosystem degradation exacerbate these issues. The American Samoa Extension Climate Forum, conducted on June 20-21, 2018, sought to address these concerns by engaging stakeholders in discussions about sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, and food security.