Farmers Can Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program Aid by July 16
Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands farmers should apply by July 16 for 2021 Conservation Stewardship Program funding if he/she wants to earn payments to expand conservation activities on a farm or is an organic farmer who is transitioning to organic farming.
Beach Advisory for June 4-11
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 34 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of June 7 – June 11, 2021. All beaches sampled meet water quality standards and are considered safe for swimming and fishing.
DPNR to Host Commercial Fishers Pre-Registration Meetings
Representatives from the Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Environmental Enforcement and other agencies will be on hand to guide commercial fishers through the paperwork.
NPS Caneel Bay Environmental Investigation Seeks Public Input
The National Park Service will release the Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis draft report on environmental conditions at Caneel Bay Resort June 10. It will begin a 30-day comment period to receive public input
CORE STX Coral Strike Team Fights Dangerous Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
Divers gathered in the morning on June 5, prepared the specialized antibiotic treatment, and spent the day working together to reach their goal of treating as many corals as they could.
Team to Survey Entire STX Reef System to Treat Diseased Coral Colonies
The Caribbean Oceanic Restoration and Education Foundation STX Coral Strike Team will be performing Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease intervention treatment at Cane Bay from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 5.
DPNR Closes Fishing of Queen Conch From June 1 Until October 31
Seasonal harvest closures conserve fished populations and help sustain and improve the fisheries of the Virgin Islands.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Being Used to Map Coral Reefs Around Buck Island
Data will be collected using small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly referred to as drones. The collected data will contribute to several research projects.
Leatherback Brewing Promotes Hatchling Release Series, Sea Turtle Conservation
Managing partners Aaron Hutchins and Packy Gilbert are excited to collaborate directly with numerous sea turtle conservation initiatives based in the USVI.
Energy Office Ends Rebate Program
Effective immediately, it will not be accepting any new applications received in the Virgin Island Energy Office after 5 p.m., May 14.
Coming Thursday: "Bon Jovi Concert"
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In high school, Nkosi Thomas was unsure of the career path he would take when he graduated. Now, knowing his path has been a vital part of his career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he became the first Virgin Islander to captain a cutter into Charlotte Amalie harbor and has worked at the very top of the Department of Homeland Security. #visource #usvi
Virgin Islander Nkosi Thomas Charts a Path to Success in Coast Guard
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In high school, Nkosi Thomas was unsure of the career path he would take. Now, knowing his path has been a vital part of his career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he became the first Virgin Islander t...Thank you for your selfless service to all of us.....Blessings
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