Environment

Beach Advisory for March 26-30

Gregory Norris — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:51:12 -0400

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Division of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the territory, advises the public of the following:

Beach Advisory for December 19-23

Gregory Norris — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:40:57 -0400

Beach Advisory for Nov. 28 to Dec. 2

Gregory Norris — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:41:39 -0400

Virgin Islands Energy Blast for November

Gregory Norris — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:20:00 -0400

St. Croix now has affordable housing with energy efficient values; USDA gives a seminar on rural development funding; a church breaks ground for a wind turbine; and more.

Beach Advisory for November 21-25

Gregory Norris — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:30:54 -0400

DPNR Advises Public to Avoid Storm-Water Runoff Areas

Gregory Norris — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:48:46 -0400

Due to recent heavy rainfall and the anticipation of more rain over the weekend, DPNR advises the public to refrain from using areas that are affected by storm-water runoff until these effects subside.

Beach Advisory for Oct. 31 to Nov. 4

Gregory Norris — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:52:11 -0400

Virgin Islands Energy Office for October

Gregory Norris — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:24:49 -0400

Miguel Quinones tells St. John Chamber of Commerce about the WISE program, which will help alleviate energy costs. EDIN-USVI urges business owners to VI energize for the holidays.

Beach Advisory for October 24-28

Gregory Norris — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:16:20 -0400

DPNR Releases Beach Advisory Sept. 16

Gregory Norris — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:31:21 -0400

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at 43 popular swimming beaches throughout the territory, advises the public of the following:

Virgin Islands Energy Office for September

Gregory Norris — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:27:02 -0400

The Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN) partners will meet with members of the U.S. Virgin Islands Energy Action Team, project working groups and local clean energy champions for a Community Clean Energy Workshop. Virgin Islands Governor John deJongh Jr. will pull the switch to energize the largest installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in the Virgin Islands.

UVI and WAPA Host CARILEC's Renewable Energy Forum

Gregory Norris — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:46:18 -0400

The University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Green Technology Center and the V.I. Water and Power Authority will host a Renewable Energy Forum on Sept. 20-21, at St. Thomas’ Sugar Bay Resort.

Overfishing 101: The Importance of Rebuilding Our Fish Populations

BillCurry — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:30:10 -0400

The Pew Environment Group’s director of federal fisheries policy says it's crucial that we replenish various populations before it's too late.

Overfishing 101: How Ocean Fish Populations Are Managed in the U.S. (Pt. 2)

BillCurry — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:30:58 -0400

The Pew Environment Group’s director of federal fisheries policy attempts to break down the details and jargon of fisheries management.

Beach Advisory for Aug. 29 - Sept. 2

Gregory Norris — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:14:23 -0400

Overfishing 101: How Ocean Fish Populations Are Managed in the U.S.

BillCurry — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:13:51 -0400

The Pew Environment Group’s director of federal fisheries policy explains why it’s imperative to have a system that includes scientifically sound catch limits to conserve species.

DPNR Issues Post-Tropical Storm Irene Advisory

Gregory Norris — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:46:00 -0400

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources advises the community that as a result of the effects of Tropical Storm Irene, the Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) has reported negative environmental impacts throughout the territory caused by storm-water runoff and rough seas.

Beach Advisory for August 15-19

Gregory Norris — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:59:49 -0400

Overfishing 101: A beginner's guide to understanding U.S. fishery management

Shaun Pennington — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:53:13 -0400

This is the first in a series, "Overfishing 101” that has been provided to the Source by Pew Trust.

Beach Advisory for August 8-12

Gregory Norris — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:01:39 -0400