Department of Planning and Natural Resources, DPNR

Department of Planning and Natural Resources, DPNR It is also mandated to promote, support, implement, maintain, and coordinate library information services and museums on a Territory-wide basis.

DPNR administers and enforces all laws pertaining to the preservation of fish and wildlife, trees and vegetation, and water resources, including the protection of safe drinking water; air and water pollution; oil pollution; flood control; sewers and sewage disposal. Also included are managing and exacting compliance for mineral and other natural resources; pesticides control; and preservation of the archaeological, architectural, cultural and historical resources. In addition, it also administers and requires adherence to laws pertaining to growth and development in the coastal zone, coastal lands, and offshore islands and cays. It also oversees the compliance of boat registration; mooring and anchoring of vessels within the territorial waters; land survey and land sub-division; development and building permits and code enforcement; earth change permits in the first and second tiers; and zoning administration. Additionally, the department is responsible for formulating long-range comprehensive and functional development plans for the human, economic and physical resources of the Territory. In addition, it has to preserve the archives of the Virgin Islands, in conjunction with the official Archive Council, and record other items having sufficient historical value for the educational, social, economic, physical, and cultural well-being of the Territory.

BOATING INCIDENT REPORTED DURING FUN RUN MARINE EVENThttps://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Boating-accident.fin...
14/09/2026

BOATING INCIDENT REPORTED DURING FUN RUN MARINE EVENT
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Boating-accident.final_.pdf

DPNR TO IMPLEMENT NEW LAND AND WATER USE PLAN CONSISTENCY WORKSHEET EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-cont...
14/09/2026

DPNR TO IMPLEMENT NEW LAND AND WATER USE PLAN
CONSISTENCY WORKSHEET EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Comp-Plan-Consistency-Press-Release.pdf

DPNR INVITES COMMUNITY TO MAROON COMMEMORATIVE DAY AND TREE PLANTING CEREMONY AT MAROON SANCTUARY TERRITORIAL PARKhttps:...
14/09/2026

DPNR INVITES COMMUNITY TO MAROON COMMEMORATIVE DAY AND TREE PLANTING CEREMONY AT MAROON SANCTUARY TERRITORIAL PARK
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Maroon-Day-Commemoration-2026.pdf

DPNR TO HOST FREE “MOVIE DAY AT THE LIBRARY” AT FLORENCE WILLIAMS PUBLIC LIBRARYhttps://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2...
14/09/2026

DPNR TO HOST FREE “MOVIE DAY AT THE LIBRARY” AT FLORENCE WILLIAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Movie-Day-9.19.26-1.pdf

Join us this coming Saturday, September 19th for an evening of stargazing & story telling 🌌🧘🏾‍♀️Captivating stories by C...
14/09/2026

Join us this coming Saturday, September 19th for an evening of stargazing & story telling 🌌🧘🏾‍♀️

Captivating stories by Crucian artist Isobelle Yousef! This is one Astronomy by the Sea you won’t want to miss.

RSVP required. Sign up on Eventbrite by searching “Astronomy by the Sea” or click the link in our bio.

🔭 Bring a blanket,chairs and binoculars or telescope if you have one. Download any star charting app to fully take in the experience.

📍5005 Estate Great Pond

12/09/2026

Join us for Science Saturday with a young aspiring Marine Biologist/Environmental Engineer from St. Croix as he shares his passion for the ocean and his goal of expanding his marine science journey one dive at a time.

Click below for this week's Beach Advisory https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Beach-Advisory-9.11.26.pdfcons...
11/09/2026

Click below for this week's Beach Advisory
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Beach-Advisory-9.11.26.pdf
considered unsafe for swimming or fishing:
• Coki Point on St. Thomas
• Grapetree Beach on St. Croix
• Ha’Penny Beach on St. Croix
• Princess (Condo Row) on St. Croix.

DPNR ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ISAAC GATEWORD JAMES PARK ARCHERY RANGEhttps://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/0...
11/09/2026

DPNR ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ISAAC GATEWORD JAMES PARK ARCHERY RANGE
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DPNR-Archery-Field-Closed.pdf

PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED ZONING MAP AMENDMENTSTO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICIAL DISTRICT MAPSVirtual Public Hearings via...
08/09/2026

PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICIAL DISTRICT MAPS

Virtual Public Hearings via Microsoft Teams
For St. Thomas

https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/September-2026-hearings.pdf

St. Thomas Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 4:00pm. htt...
08/09/2026

St. Thomas Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 4:00pm.
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Public-Notice-Media-9.9.2026-STT.pdf
Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 227 169 783 535 054
Passcode: YF6TH7QU

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#45 Mars Hill
Frederiksted
00804

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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