Tips from the U.S. Department of Interior on ways to volunteer and enjoy National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. Held every year on … Continue reading →
National Hurricane Center: “IRMA TURNS WESTWARD WITH 120-MPH WINDS” Issued By:VITEMA Issued On: 9/1/17 7:35 PM Affected Jurisdictions: Virgin Islands THIS IS A Routine Press Release Irma has continued to intensify its hurricane … Continue reading →
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants everyone to get the facts for the upcoming 2017-2018 Flu season which begins on September 28. The 2016-2017 flu season is over. • Flu activity is low in the … Continue reading →
The Water Bay and Coki Point Cleanup, sponsored by Coral World has become an annual fixture of the V.I. Coastsweeks Clean-up. Unique in scope, this typically well-attended activity cleans both above and below the waterline. … Continue reading →
Help kick-off Coastweeks 2017 with a Brewers Bay clean-up! This clean-up aims to “turn the tide on trash” and remove harmful debris items that can, and do, negatively impact our marine ecosystem. New to Coastweeks … Continue reading →
On September 9th, VI Green Team will be doing TWO clean ups. One at Hull Bay and one at the Mangroves (to finish what was started). VIGT hopes you can join them for either! Make … Continue reading →
The Spanish Lobster, Scyllarides aequinoctialis, also known as Shovel-nosed Lobster, is a slipper lobster common to Virgin Islands waters. They are not often seen during the day which is when they hide out in holes … Continue reading →
As torrential rainfall continues to pour on the Gulf Coast, the Department of Health and Human Services is providing support as local officials are continuing to assess communities’ health care infrastructure and medical needs. A … Continue reading →
AUGUST 21, 2017 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel Meeting September 6-7, 2017 The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) intends to hold a meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel … Continue reading →
Purpose: To encourage the love of gardening through educating youngsters of the techniques of agriculture; to increase environmental awareness, develop a positive self-esteem, foster love and respect for the VI. Junior Gardening & Ecology Academy, … Continue reading →
FVINP is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the natural and cultural resources of Virgin Islands National Park and promotes the responsible enjoyment of this unique national treasure.The Friends has more than 3,000 members … Continue reading →
A Virgin Islands 501 (C) (3) Nonprofit Corporation, the Mission of the Friends of the St Croix USVI National Parks is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the National Parks on St Croix through … Continue reading →
August 8, 2017 By: Tara Sealy, Microbiologist, Viral Special Pathogens Branch, Centers for Disease Prevention and Control Summary: Tara Sealy is a microbiologist at the CDC trying to develop new tests that diagnose Ebola. … Continue reading →
The Frenchtown Civic Organization is the standard bearer of French culture and civic contributors on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, for more than forty years. They have a proven track record of professional performance. They are … Continue reading →
The purpose of Frederiksted Community Boating is to introduce and foster interest in the marine environment by providing opportunities to sail. FCB promotes water safety skills, physical coordination, self-esteem, and environmental awareness for children and … Continue reading →
The Mission of the Foundation is to “engage with relevant stakeholders to foster sustainable development in the Caribbean, integrating social, economic, and environmental dimensions.” The Foundation carries out sustainable development planning, research, and programs focused … Continue reading →
