The Environmental Protection Agency and the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources are pleased to announce a series of upcoming workshops focused on cistern maintenance in the Virgin Islands. These workshops will offer technical guidance and resources for local residents to learn about the “Clean, Protect, and Maintain” approach for cistern management. Residents are encouraged to share their challenges and experience with cisterns in an open discussion forum.
Workshops Highlights
- Ways to clean, protect, and maintain cisterns
- Overview of pollutants that may affect health
- Understanding cistern system features
- Treatment methods
- Review of local case studies
Workshop Dates and Details:
St. Croix, In-Person
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 18
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. (USVI Time)
Location: UVI NWW Building, Great Hall
St. Thomas and St. John, In-Person
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. (USVI Time)
Location: Virgin Islands DPNR, Conference Room
YouTube Live Link: https://youtube.com/live/CphJVWYDjJU?feature=share
Virtual via Zoom
Date: Thursday, Feb. 27
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. (USVI Time)
Join us online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89768048152 or scan the QR code:
