Stormwater Resilience & Outreach
The VI Clean Coasts Erosion Team is composed of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) and the VI Conservation Society (VICS). The Stormwater Resilience & Outreach Initiative helps community members in the USVI manage erosion and stormwater on their property. We are currently working in the Bovoni community located in the Jersey Bay Watershed of St. Thomas.
- Are you located in the Jersey Bay Watershed?
- Are you experiencing erosion or flooding on your property?
- Would you like professional help to determine how to improve erosion and stormwater runoff concerns on your property?
The Stormwater Resilience & Outreach Initiative can help by providing community members with FREE professional assessments, suggestions, and educational demonstrations to manage stormwater and erosion.
How to Get Involved:
- Provide your information by clicking the button and let us know how you would like to get involved.
- The VI Clean Coasts team will contact you regarding your form. We will offer community events and educational materials throughout this program.
Why is the Stormwater Resilience & Outreach Initiative focusing on erosion?
Improperly manages stormwater often results in runoff, flooding, and erosion on residential and commercial properties. Eroded sediment and pollutants are carried in stormwater along roads and ghuts into the marine environment, causing harm to valuable coastal habitats, such as coral reefs. This project aims to help community members improve stormwater management and reduce erosion at the source, ultimately reducing harmful sediments and pollutants into the marine environment.
Calendar of Events
Remember to check back here frequently to get the latest updates on community events, school activities, release of informational materials, and more!
- BCB teachers gain greater understanding of watershed management and rain gardens in general and the relevance on school property
- Introduce the project to BCB staff to gauge their interest and understanding of the work
- BCB teachers have a chance to participate in Eco-Schools & Watershed curriculum