St Thomas, U.S.V.I. The Virgin Islands Conservation Society is thrilled to announce the launch the Eco School program in the USVI. Sustainability is clearly at the forefront of local, national, and global issues – with economic, social and environmental challenges … Continued
The Virgin Islands Conservation Society in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Department of Planning & Natural Resources Division of Coastal Zone Management announces the launch of the “VI Clean Coasts” campaign starting August 1st, 2018. Ocean plastic is a … Continued
“We would like to express our most sincere solidarity and hope for quick recovery to all affected countries of the recent natural disasters occurring in the Caribbean and Mexico region” commented Lourdes Diaz Colón, Chairwoman of the International Blue Flag … Continued
A rare Gervais beaked whale was found on a beach in Puerto Rico with ten pounds of twisted plastic in its stomach. The ball of plastic caused the whale to starve to death. It was a juvenile female, and was … Continued
October 24, 2014 Legislature of the Virgin Islands (Annex) Cruz bay, St. John USVI 00840 Re: Bill No. 30-0387: Plastic Bag Ban of 2014, An Act to prohibit retailers from providing customers with plastic bags to carry items purchased by … Continued