VI Clean Coasts
Who We Are
The Virgin Islands Clean Coasts initiative is a local collaborative effort between the Virgin Islands Conservation Society (VICS) and the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) Division of Coastal Zone Management. Established in 2018, VI Clean Coasts aims to reduce the amount of single-use plastic and polystyrene (Styrofoam) in the USVI. Over the years, the program has grown into four distinct initiatives: Clear Waters, Eco-Certification, Refill Bottles, Not Dumpsters, and Residential Erosion Control.
Our Goals
- Celebrate and encourage existing green practices
- Educate ourselves and others about the dangers of single-use plastics and polystyrene
- Encourage best practices with local businesses to improve their environmental practices
- Support businesses in making sustainable chnages through free consultations and seed funding
- Guide best practices for property owners to manage erosion and stormwater on residential property
- Improve accessibility to filtered drinking water and reusable bottles
VI Clean Coasts helps businesses, schools, residents, and marinas in the USVI improve their impact on the environment through its FREE initiatives.
Want to Get Involved?
Learn more about each of our free initiatives below and discover which one is right for you!
Eco-Certification
Open to local businesses
The Eco-Certification program supports businesses improve their environmental footprint through waste reduction efforts and seed grant funding for eco-friendly projects.
Refill Bottles,
Not Dumpsters
Open to schools or educational programs
The Refill Bottles, Not Dumpsters Program provides schools with filtered, cold drinking water and reusable bottles for each student.
Stormwater Resilience & Outreach
Open to property owners
The Stormwater Resilience & Outreach program helps property owners in the USVI assess and manage erosion and stormwater runoff on their property.
Clear Waters
Open to coastal businesses and organizations
The Clear Waters Initiative helps marinas and other coastal businesses or organizations obtain clear waters near their location.
Our Partners
VI Clean Coasts is a collaborative effort between the Virgin Islands Conservation Society and the Virgin Islands Department of Planning & Natural Resources Division of Coastal Zone Management. As the sponsor of this initiative, DPNR is phasing out single-use plastic cups from its offices and switching to paper cups. Employees are encouraged to use reusable cups, which the department has already supplies dozens to its staff members.
What VI Clean Coasts Partners are Saying...
Magens Bay Water Filling Station
