Compact Environment Sector Grant

Supports efforts of the FSM Government to protect its landed marine environment and to conserve and achieve sustainable use of its natural resources.

Funding source:

Department of Interior

FY2006 Funding:

$2,137,452

FY2007 Funding:

$1,408,631

Weather Services (NOAA)

Provides operational costs, equipment and facility upgrades, and technical assistance for three weather stations in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Commerce

FY2006 Funding:

$1,016,352

Contact:
 

FSM Vice President - Mr. Redley Killion
Phone: +691-320-2228

Guam Support:
 

Ms. Genevieve Miller
Phone: +1-671-472-0944

Urban and Community Forestry

Promotes management and enhancement of community forests and related natural resources in populated areas.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)

FY2006 Funding:

$105,289

Contact:
 
 

FSM Economic Affairs - Mr. Ismael Lebehn
Phone: +691-320-2697
Fax: +691-320-5854

Forest Resource Management

Promotes the advancement of forest resources management within nonfederal forests and other rural lands. Encourages the production of timber along with the control of insects and diseases affecting trees and forests.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)

FY2006 Funding:

$57,000

Contact:
 
 

FSM Economic Affairs - Mr. Ismael Lebehn
Phone: +691-320-2697
Fax: +691-320-5854

Comparative Land Forest Health Protection

Helps participating states survey and evaluate forest insects and diseases, and monitor forest health. Provides technical assistance, training and information needed in all phases of pest management.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)

FY2006 Funding:

$15,000

Contact:
 
 

FSM Economic Affairs - Mr. Ismael Lebehn
Phone: +691-320-2697
Fax: +691-320-5854

Comparative Land Forest Health Protection - Invasive Plants

Helps participating states identify and control invasive plants.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)

FY2006 Funding:

$13,000

Contact:
 
 

FSM Economic Affairs - Mr. Ismael Lebehn
Phone: +691-320-2697
Fax: +691-320-5854

Conservation Education

Supports state forestry organizations in addressing forest protection, health, water quality, soil protection, and wetlands conservation.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)

FY2006 Funding:

$7,000

Contact:
 
 

FSM Economic Affairs - Mr. Ismael Lebehn
Phone: +691-320-2697
Fax: +691-320-5854