Landscapers Working to Remove Dead Trees and Debris From St. John Beaches
The work is being overseen by natural resource staff at V.I. National Park and will be completed by late December. Replanting efforts will begin soon and progress as each beach is cleared.
Virgin Islands National Park to Begin Road Repairs Along North Shore
Virgin Islands National Park, in cooperation with The Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, will begin storm damage repair work at three road locations beginning Monday, Oct. 28.
Francis Bay Boardwalk, Observation Deck Now Finished
The Friends thanks Bigrigg Cranford Construction Company for donating much of the construction labor. This project was funded by the hundreds of individuals who donated to help restore the park after hurricanes Irma and Maria.
New Maho Bay Pavilions Completed
With the significant loss of vegetation and tree cover, there has been almost no shade available for beach-goers. NPS’s guiding principles for this project called for structures that would be light on the environment and accommodate high seas.
New Owners to Rebuild Cinnamon Bay Campground, Trunk Bay Concession
St. John’s Cinnamon Bay campground will be rebuilt in an effort to boost the local economy and restore jobs.
NPS Regional Director Bob Vogel Visits V.I. Parks
Noting the shared geography and other common factors uniting Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Park units on St. John and St. Croix, Vogel stressed the need for park-specific leadership on each of the three islands.
V.I. National Park Is Recruiting for Positions at Trunk Bay, St. John
NPS will hold two discussion sessions on how to apply for these jobs. Interested parties may attend the first at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, or another to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6.
NPS Announces Important Notice to Park Visitors
The NPS will not operate parks during the federal government shutdown period, and no visitor services will be provided.
V.I. National Park Accessible to Public During Government Shutdown; Some Services Not Available
There will be virtually no NPS-provided visitor services at V.I. National Park, including public information, restrooms, trash collection as well as facilities and roads maintenance.
Nigel A. Fields Begins Appointment as Superintendent of V.I. National Park
The new superintendent brings a wealth of experience in strengthening community partnerships, advancing education, managing public lands and supporting cutting edge scientific research.
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St. Croix Schools Dismissed Immediately Due To Power Outage | St. Thomas Source
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All public schools in the St. Croix District will be dismissed, effective immediately, Wednesday, due to an island-wide power outage. Parents may begin picking up students. At 1 :45 p.m. school buses
