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National Park Service Awards $750,000 Grant to V.I. Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts

V.I. Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts - November 2, 2023

The Old Barracks Property is a contributing structure of the Christiansted National Historic District.

Plaskett Issues Statement on National Park Service’s Decision on Caneel Bay Redevelopment

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett - July 29, 2023

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett shared the following statement on the National Park Service’s decision to redevelop Caneel Bay and its Finding of No Significant Impact for the Caneel Bay Area Redevelopment and Management Environmental Assessment.

Virgin Islands National Park Now Accepts Online Payments for Overnight Mooring Fees

Virgin Islands National Park - June 12, 2023

Virgin Islands National Park has announced that mariners who use the park’s mooring system can now make their payments online.

Reminder for Virgin Islands National Park’s Cruz Bay Visitor Center and Bulkhead Repairs

National Park Service - May 17, 2023

On that day, a turbidity barrier will be installed from the National Park Service "pick up and drop off" bulkhead area.

NPS Offering Opportunity to Operate a Snorkel and Beach Business

National Park Service - May 9, 2023

The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a 10-year concessions opportunity for a Watersports contract located at Virgin Islands National Park, to provide snorkel and equipment rental and instruction at Trunk Bay Beach, St. John.

Liberty Foundation Joins Friends of VI National Park to Celebrate Earth Day

Liberty Foundation/ Friends of Virgin Islands National Park - April 25, 2023

The organizations partnered to help promote environmental protection and education efforts in the territory

V.I. National Park Hosting ‘Office Hours’ for Last Day of Caneel Bay Comment Period

By Source staff - March 6, 2023

Virgin Islands National Park will host “office hours” on St. John and St. Thomas on Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to make it easier for individuals to provide verbal or written comments about the Caneel Bay redevelopment project. No presentations are planned, and people can come and go during that time.

National Park Service Extends Public Comment on Exchange of St. John Land With USVI

National Park Service - February 22, 2023

The territory determined that the Catherineberg Estate is the preferred site on St. John for a new public school -- due to its central location along an existing roadway and its relatively gentle slopes -- in exchange for territory-owned Whistling Cay.

National Park Service Selects Key Managers to Advance Operations Beyond Hurricane Recovery

The National Park Service - February 11, 2023

NPS has selected three park managers at Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument: Scott Simmons as the deputy superintendent, Ludric Smith as the division chief of Visitor and Resource Protection and Ahmad Toure as the division chief of Interpretation, Education and Volunteers.

V.I. National Park Dock in Cruz Bay to Close January Through August for Maintenance

Virgin Islands Port Authority - January 12, 2023

The Virgin Islands Port Authority will allow mariners to use the Victor Sewer Marine Facility (The Creek) for loading and offloading only during the closure.

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park, St. John Rescue Offer Life Guard Training

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park - December 15, 2022

all participants should be willing to sign a letter of intent to be involved with the Friends’ Learn to Swim Program in some capacity, whether as a lifeguard, water safety instructor or beachside presenter.

Liberty Foundation Awards a $10,000 to Friends of VI National Park for Environmental Preservation

Liberty Foundation - December 15, 2022

Liberty VI employees also participated in a volunteer effort to clean a trail and help keep the park’s grounds clean and healthy.

Friends of VINP Kicks Off Season with Full Lineup of Events, Seminars and Hikes

By Source staff - November 1, 2022

With some 275 events, seminars, boat trips and hikes already on the 2022/23 schedule, Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is looking forward to engaging community and visitors with the park.

NPS Continues to Seek Input From Public on Caneel Bay Contaminant Study

Press release - October 10, 2022

To learn about the findings and recommendations of the recent Draft Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis (EE/CA) Report Addendum and to share feedback, please visit the Caneel Bay EE/ CA project website.

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Awards Seven University Scholarships

Press release - October 3, 2022

The $5,000 awards fall under the auspices of the Friends of the VI National Park's two scholarship programs: the Noble Samuel Scholarship and the Jeffery Matheny Scholarship.

Nicole F. Angeli Receives Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Mark J. Reeff Memorial Award

Press release - September 24, 2022

Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) congratulates Director Nicole F. Angeli, Ph.D., of the Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) on her receiving the Mark J. Reeff Memorial Award at the 112th Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies that was held from Sept. 18-21. in Fort Worth, Texas.

V.I. National Park Conducts Wildland Fire Risk Assessment

Press release - September 20, 2022

A five-person crew of National Park Service wildland fire professionals from South Florida is in the National Park for the rest of this week conducting a Wildland Fire Risk Assessment around every structure in the park.

Friends of V.I. National Park Accepting Scholarship Applications

Source staff - July 6, 2022

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park invites university-level students to apply for the Noble Samuel and Jeffrey Matheny scholarships for the 2022-23 school year. The deadline for applications is Monday, July 11.

NPS Offers Concession Business Opportunities at Buck Island Reef National Monument

Press release - April 9, 2022

PROSPECTUS: A concession business opportunity to provide interpretive scheduled tour boat services with guided snorkeling and other services at Buck Island Reef National Monument.

Coral World Ocean and Reef Initiative Works With NPS to Restore Corals

Press release - February 8, 2022

Coral World Ocean and Reef initiative Inc. (CWORI) was established in 2019 as an independent organization to advance and expand the conservation work being carried out by Coral World Ocean Park.

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