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Fish Bay’s Native Plant Garden Cleaned Up

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
The public is encouraged to explore the newly cleared trails as restoration efforts continue.

Reminder: Waste Transporters Must Tarp

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority -
Unsecured waste loads can result in debris being blown from vehicles onto roadways, public property, and surrounding communities.

Join Free DPNR Kayak Tours

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
Tours are three hours each and are available in the mornings, from 10 am to 1 pm, and afternoons from 2 pm to 5 pm, on June 6, June 13, June 20, and June 27.

Community Stewardship Project Completed at Historic Estate Grove Baobab Tree

Virgin Islands Trail Alliance -
The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture removed of the termite nests that had threatened the tree, helping preserve one of the territory’s most significant living landmarks.

Coral Rising: Land and Sea Pathways Youth Summer Program

SouthSea Rising -
SouthSea Rising is proud to announce the launch of Coral Rising: Land & Sea Pathways, a new interactive youth summer program taking place June 7–8 in St. Thomas.

Record High Sargassum Predicted

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
Beachfront businesses facing large amounts of nuisance sargassum are also invited to request authorization for mechanical removal from the Divisions of Fish & Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management. Deployment of containment booms requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers.

Trash in Drying Sargassum Could Cause Fire

Waste Management Authority -
Although seaweed itself is generally considered non-flammable due to its high salt, water, and moisture content, sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide gas as it begins to decompose. Hydrogen sulfide gas is highly flammable and may create dangerous conditions when mixed with combustible materials. 

V.I. Local Food and Farm Council Adopts Resolution Regarding Composting of Green Debris

By Source staff -
Proposed by a local farmer, Royce Creque, and home gardener Harith Wickrema, and seconded by farmer Dr. Nate Olive, the motion to support a sustainable waste management policy was adopted unanimously.

EPA Pledges $400K to Protect Virgin Islands Waterways from Sewage Overflows

Environmental Protection Agency -
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program Wednesday, of which $406,000 will go toward stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs in the territory. 

Free Fruit Tree Giveaway Draws Exceptional Community Support

Virgin Islands Trail Alliance -
Because of the overwhelming response and the many community members who asked for more opportunities like this, the Virgin Islands Trail Alliance plans to host another tree giveaway in the future.

Regional Tree Planting by Sigma Theta Omega and Rho Omicron Chapters

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority -
“Planting a tree is an investment in the future,” said Lineek Williams, president of Sigma Theta Omega Chapter. “Today we are planting more than trees – we are planting hope, legacy, and a greener tomorrow.”

Waste Management Partners for St. Croix Plastic Recycling Monday

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority -
Residents can drop off clean plastics #1, #2, and #5 at a designated RePlastic Recycle station at the Peter’s Rest Convenience Center Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Apply for Youth Conservation Corps Summer Employment Program at Virgin Islands National Park

National Park Service -
Some of the highlights of Virgin Islands National Parks program for YCC members are the Reef Bay Hike, learning about the parks Sea Turtle monitoring program, Hassel Island clean up and more.   

Unplugging Ceremony Signals a New Era for Climate-Smart Coral Restoration

The Nature Conservancy -
“I really think the recognition of severing the power generation from the problem of carbon emissions and other impacts on our climate is a significant and important one to celebrate,” Lt. Gov. Roach said.

Coral Reef Week Week Returns

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
Coastal Zone Management will host the Third Annual Virgin Islands Coral Reef Week from April 12–19.

VIWMA and Bovoni Residents Find Shared Vision for Waste Management

Waste Management Authority -
Residents were receptive to learning more about how this technology can support improved waste management practices, reduce green waste fires, and help address smoke concerns at the landfill.

NOAA Discusses Coastal Resilience with UVI’s Center for Marine and Environmental Studies 

University of the Virgin Islands -
The January visit included a seminar titled “Coastal Resilience in Practice: From Science to Service to Career,” followed by a tour of the CMES facilities. A total of 42 UVI students, faculty, and staff attended the event.

DPNR Warns of Heavy Sargassum

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
This forecast is based on new findings from the University of South Florida College of Marine Science’s Optical Oceanography Lab.

Catch Limit Reminder for Snapper Season

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, harvest of these species will be permitted through midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

New Waste Management Septage Disposal Fees Jan. 1

Waste Management Authority -
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is taking decisive action to enhance the resilience of our wastewater infrastructure to safeguard the territory’s precious natural resources. To support vital operations, we will reinstate the Septage Disposal Fee on Jan. 1, 2026.  The Public Services Commission approved the Septage Disposal Fee, which...

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