Beach Advisory for November 4-8
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 33 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of Nov. 4-8, 2019. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are safe for swimming or fishing:
November Is Virgin Islands Recycles Month; Many Events Planned
The Virgin Islands is part of the nationwide campaign declaring November as “America Recycles Month,” which is part of a public/private partnership effort aimed at increasing media attention and public support for recycling and waste reduction.
NRCS Caribbean Area Names Luis A. Cruz-Arroyo as New Director
Luis A. Cruz-Arroyo joined the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Caribbean Area as its new director on Oct. 28.
Interior Announces $625,000 to Support Energy Project in USVI
$625,500 goes to the Virgin Islands Energy Office for the design, material procurement and installation of a solar plus storage micro-grid pilot project to be integrated into the St. Croix Educational Complex's emergency hurricane shelter.
DPNR Reopens Harvesting of Queen Conch Beginning Nov. 1
Harvesting of queen conch is allowed from Nov. 1, 2019, and will remain open until midnight, May 31, 2020.
Interior Gives V.I. Energy Office $625,000 to Support Energy Resilience at Hurricane Shelters
The VIEO will utilize the grant to develop a Solar Plus Storage Micro-Grid pilot project that will be integrated at the St. Croix Educational Complex’s emergency hurricane shelter.
V.I. Port Authority Refurbishes Photovoltaic System at King Airport
The system will help VIPA to reduce its electricity bill at airport by at least 15 percent every month.
VIWMA Reminds Public to Use Tarps When Transporting Loose Waste
The V.I. Waste Management Authority is imploring our community to do all they can to keep the three islands free of litter and trash. Join VIWMA in its efforts to reduce the U.S. Virgin Islands' environmental footprint.
Climate Change Is Destroying Coral Reefs: How to Help
DPNR advises the community that recent heat and rise in ocean temperatures around the territory and region are higher than normal, thereby leading to an increase in coral bleaching.
DPNR Announces Seasonal Closure of Fishing of Certain Species
No harvest or possession of vermilion, black, silk or blackfin snapper are permitted from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 in the St. Thomas-St. John District. St. Croix is exempt.
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It had rained most of Sunday on the west end of St. Croix, but the sun broke through in the afternoon in the courtyard of the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts on Strand Street in Frederiksted in time for the Miss St. Croix contestants to introduce themselves.
The contestants of the 67th annual pageant of the Crucian Christmas Festival took to the stage to strut their stuff and display their talents.
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It had rained most of Sunday on the west end of St. Croix, but the sun broke through in the afternoon in the open courtyard of the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts on Strand Street in Frederiksted
