Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID CNMI_2025_YEO_2

Integrated Modeling to land-based Pollutant Discharge and Coastal Marine Impacts in CNMI - Phase 1

Institute: Guam
Year Established: 2025 Start Date: 2026-01-01 End Date: 2026-12-31
Total Federal Funds: $40,320 Total Non-Federal Funds: Not available

Principal Investigators: Myeong-Ho Yeo

Project Summary: This study will develop models to understand how land-based pollution affects Saipan's coastal waters and marine life. By combining watershed, ocean, and climate data, it will track how sediments, nutrients, and other pollutants move from land to sea. The research will identify pollution hotspots, assess ecological risks, and consider future impacts from climate change. Findings will help guide policies and management strategies to protect coral reefs and support long-term coastal sustainability.