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DPNR And Friends Of East End Marine Park To Host Astronomy By The Sea Saturday

TEAGUE BAY — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that the Division of Coastal Zone Management in collaboration with Friends of the St. Croix…

John McCarthy October 6, 2021

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2 Beaches To Avoid This Weekend, While 7 Beaches Were Not Tested: DPNR

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two beaches on two islands failed water quality resting and should be avoided this weekend, Water Bay on St. Thomas and Cruz Bay on St. John exceeded…

John McCarthy September 3, 2021

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DPNR St. Thomas Closes Today For Relocation; Will Re-Open Next Wednesday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources alerts the community that DPNR offices on St. Thomas located at the Charles W. Turnbull…

John McCarthy September 1, 2021

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DPNR Interns Learn First-Hand The Effects Of Global Warming On St. Croix Corals

TEAGUE BAY — in addition to investing in our natural resources, DPNR also invests in the next generation of Virgin Islanders who will inherit and care for our resources. In…

John McCarthy July 31, 2021

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Popular Beach Near Marriott Hotel On Turquoise Bay Fails Bacteria Testing

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The beach closest to one of the most popular hotels on St. Thomas has failed water quality testing this week, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources…

VI Free Press June 25, 2021

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Conch Season Might Be Over In The USVI, But Keeping It Sustainable Is A Daily Job

SAN JUAN — In the Caribbean Sea, queen conch farming is improving ocean health and supporting livelihoods. The iconic shellfish (Aliger gigas, formerly Strombus gigas), prized for its edible meat and…

VI Free Press June 21, 2021

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DPNR Says VICA’s ‘Dorsch After Dark’ Arts Series Will Resume Next Month

FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is pleased to announce that The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA) will continue “The Dorsch…

VI Free Press June 21, 2021

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DPNR ADVISORY: 2 Beaches Fail Water Quality Testing; Which Ones To Avoid

FREDERIKSTED — Two beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands failed to meet established water quality standards and should be avoided this weekend, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said;…

VI Free Press June 18, 2021

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TRASHED! Red Hook Dumpster Site Looks A Fright! But Who Will Clean It Up?

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — People are up in arms about the maintenance of a trash bin site on St. Thomas. Residents say the dumpster site — maintained by the Virgin Islands…

Bro Bot April 2, 2021

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FEMA Gives $2.9 Million For Needed Repairs To Turnbull Library On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Disaster Recovery announces the obligation of $2,902,538 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance Program (FEMA) to the Department of Planning and Natural…

VI Free Press February 11, 2021