Department of Planning and Natural Resources, DPNR

Click below for this week's Beach Advisory
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Beach-Advisory-6.26.26.pdf
Samples were not collected at the following beaches:
• Water Bay on St. Thomas
• All beaches on St. John
• All beaches on St. Croix.

Thank you, Commissioner Oriol, for representing our staff and the mission of the department at the final Budget Hearing of the Bryan-Roach administration. Your steady leadership, clarity, and commitment ensured that our work and priorities were presented with strength and integrity. We appreciate your dedication and the example you continue to set.

What may seem like an empty shell can play an important role in the environment. Shells, corals, and other rubble provide homes for hermit crabs, shelter for small marine organisms, and a source of calcium that helps maintain healthy beach ecosystems. By leaving 'Paradise in its Place,' visitors and residents alike can help preserve the natural beauty and ecological health of the U.S. Virgin Islands for future generations.

The Savana Island Restoration Project is focused on protecting and restoring one of the U.S. Virgin Islands' most important wildlife habitats. Through invasive species management, habitat restoration, and long-term conservation planning, the project aims to improve nesting, breeding, and foraging opportunities for native birds, reptiles, and marine life. By enhancing ecosystem health and resilience, the restoration effort will help ensure that Savana Island remains a thriving sanctuary for wildlife and a valuable natural resource for future generations. Thanks to the partnership between the Division of Fish and Wildlife, Island Conservation, and the Inter-Island Ocean Challenge, this work is happening NOW!

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[Jun 24]

TSUNAMI ADVISORY IN EFFECT | ADVERTENCIA DE TSUNAMI EN EFECTO

DPNR ANNOUNCES NEW CENTRALIZED EMAIL FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

🎨 Ready to Apply for VICA Funding?

The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts is here to help! Join one of our mandatory 2026 Grant Application Workshops and learn everything you need to successfully complete your application.

-Understand the grant application process
-Learn what reviewers look for
-Get tips to strengthen your proposal
-Ask questions and receive guidance
-Submit with confidence

Workshop Schedule

📍 July 9, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
St. Croix – Dorsch Cultural Center

📍 July 22, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
St. Thomas – Virgin Islands Council on the Arts

📍 August 6, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
St. Thomas – Virgin Islands Council on the Arts

📍 August 20, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
St. Croix – Dorsch Cultural Center

Whether you're an individual artist, nonprofit organization, educator, or community group, these workshops are designed to help you navigate the application process and position your project for success.

Please select the date you are planning to attend a How To Apply Workshop below !
https://forms.gle/ZQ12vutgUVAa3j748

📞 340-714-0244
📧 [email protected]
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DPNR INVITES PUBLIC TO ANNUAL EMANCIPATION EXHIBITION AT FORT FREDERIK MUSEUM

Join the team! Deadline this Friday.

DPNR and the St. Croix East End Marine Park are seeking applicants for a temporary sea turtle field assistant. Applications can be submitted at https://bit.ly/stxeempturt by June 26.