Department of Interior Funds to Aid U.S.V.I. in Combating Invasive Species
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) -- $43,557 to develop a website and outreach plan to create awareness about invasive species and their impacts in the territory.
Interior Provides $1.3 Million in Funding to Protect Coral Reefs in Insular Areas
Insular and International Affairs has approved $1,345,256 in fiscal year 2018 grant funding under the Coral Reef and Natural Resources initiative to the U.S. territories and the freely associated states.
Beach Advisory for August 13-17
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 31 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of Aug. 13-17, 2018. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are safe for swimming or fishing:
VI Student Tyrone Lake Wins FCCA Poster Competition
The 11-year-old Alexander Henderson Elementary School honor roll student topped the regional competition with a poster entitled “Present and Future,” which focused on disaster preparation and environmental preservation.
EPA to Hold Public Meeting on Tutu Wellfield Superfund Site Cleanup
Previous industrial and commercial activities at the site contaminated the soil and groundwater with chlorinated volatile organic compounds. EPA’s proposed action expands and enhances the groundwater cleanup system that is currently operating at the site.
Decision Made to Cut Down Several Mahogany Trees From Grounds of Legislature
The trees in question are about 100 years old and stood witness to the 1917 Transfer Ceremony, framed Charlotte Amalie High School graduations that once used the site as a campus, and other government operations.
V.I. Conservation Society, DPNR Launch VI Clean Coasts Campaign Against Plastic
Ocean plastic is a growing disaster and tackling it has unprecedented support from consumers of all walks of life who are calling for business and government to take steps to significantly reduce plastic pollution and turn off the tap of plastic pollution.
EPA Plans to Award $272,000 to U.S.V.I. for Beach Water Quality Monitoring
DPNR is expected to receive $272,000 for the 2019 swimming season to implement the beach monitoring and notification program at 43 beaches throughout the territory: 20 beaches on St. Croix, 8 beaches on St. John, and 15 beaches on St. Thomas.
Beach Advisory for June 18-22
The following beaches meet water quality standards and are safe for swimming or fishing
Beach Advisory for May 28 — June 1
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 17 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of May 28 – June 1, 2018.
Now Playing:"Mile 22" and "Alpha"
FROM FACEBOOK
The Texas Society of the Virgin Islands will host its 34th Chili Cook-Off Community Fundraiser on Sunday Aug. 19, at Brewers Beach on St. Thomas. The bars will open at 10 a.m.; opening ceremonies will start at noon; awards will be given out at 4:30 p.m.; the event will come to a close at 6 p.m.
The Texas Society to Host 34th Chili Cook-Off at Brewers Bay Beach
stthomassource.com
The Texas Society of the Virgin Islands will host its 34th Chili Cook-Off Community Fundraiser on Sunday Aug. 19. Over 50 teams are expected to turn out their favorite rendition of Texas style chili, ...Mary Etter
