Beach Advisory for January 8-12
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 34 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of Jan. 8-12, 2018.
EPA Continues to Collect Hazardous Materials, Releases Collection Dates/ Locations
Household hazardous waste should not be thrown out with regular trash as it can contaminate the land, waterways and groundwater.
NOAA Caribbean Fishery Bulletin Reminds Fishermen of Seasonal Closure on Fishing Grouper
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reminds fishermen and the public of seasonal fishing restrictions in U.S. Caribbean federal waters beginning Dec. 1, 2017, at 12:01 a.m.
2015 MMES Cohort Publishes Study in Major Scientific Journal
The manuscript -- altered juvenile fish communities associated with invasive halophila stipulacea seagrass habitats in the U.S. Virgin Islands -- is the culmination of research efforts by the 2015 cohorts.
U.S. EPA Identifies Collection Locations for Household Hazardous Waste
Residents should drop off their household hazardous waste at the collection pad location closest to them.
DPNR Announces Important Storm Water and Beach Advisory
The Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) anticipates that negative environmental impacts will be caused by storm-water runoff, high surf zones and anticipated sewer system overflows.
Beach Advisory for November 6-9
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 29 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of Nov. 6 – 9, 2017. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are safe for swimming or fishing.
V.I. Energy Office Extends Renewable Energy Rebates, Weatherization Programs
VIEO has announced a one-year extension of the following Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) programs into FY18 to include the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Rebate Program and the Weatherization Assistance Program.
DPNR, EPA, Coast Guard Plan to Remove Damaged Vessels Throughout Territory
Currently, response teams are in the field conducting assessments of the ports and waterways and mitigating pollution in the maritime environment.
Beach Advisory for October 16-20
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 27 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of Oct. 16- 20. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are safe for swimming or fishing:
Coming Thursday:“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” “Fighting With My Family” and “Miss Bala”
FROM FACEBOOK
The college fair is coordinated annually by Greg Tyler and held at various St. Croix and St. Thomas high schools for 11th and 12th grade students. The aim is to provide an opportunity for students to meet directly with admissions representatives and gather information regarding each individual college or university.
STX Students Ponder Their Future at College Fair | St. Croix Source
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Students from St. Croix met with representatives of dozens of colleges, fraternities, sororities and military recruiters Tuesday at the CTEC college fair to consider where their fut...
