Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. met with visiting officials from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and National Association of Conservation Districts. The officials were here to meet with the American Samoa Soil and Water Conservation District Board, Land Grant and other members of the American Samoa Soil and Water Conservation District Board.
Their visit was to clearly understand American Samoa’s unique challenges and opportunities for conservation. They also wanted to identify efforts and opportunities that will best support the AS-SWCD in broadening conservation services and funding opportunities throughout American Samoa.
Lt. Governor Pulu expressed, on behalf of the Governor, and the people of American Samoa, his appreciation to the 3 representatives for their dedication and commitment in assisting with various programs to fund the ASCC-Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources Division (ACNR) and our local NRCS Pacific Islands Office.
He assured them that American Samoa strongly supports the conservation of natural resources on all lands, empower, and support conservation models like the soil and water conservation districts, and provide conservation solutions to support sustainable food systems.
Secretary of Samoan Affairs Faiivae Alex Iuli accompanied the officials during their visit with the Lt. Governor.
