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 t

he 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.

DPNR ADVANCES CONSERVATION EFFORTS WITH CLEANUP OF FISH BAY NATIVE PLANT GARDEN
15/06/2026

DPNR ADVANCES CONSERVATION EFFORTS WITH CLEANUP OF FISH BAY NATIVE PLANT GARDEN

DPNR and the St. Croix East End Marine Park are seeking applicants for a temporary sea turtle field assistant. Applicati...
15/06/2026

DPNR and the St. Croix East End Marine Park are seeking applicants for a temporary sea turtle field assistant. Applications can be submitted at https://bit.ly/stxeempturt by June 26.

13/06/2026

Sargassum is one of the Caribbean’s most talked-about natural phenomena. Join us as we explore what sargassum is, where it comes from, and why we’ve seen increasing amounts washing up on beaches in recent years.

not considered safe for swimming or fishing:• Hull Bay on St. Thomas.Please note: Samples were not collected at the foll...
12/06/2026

not considered safe for swimming or fishing:
• Hull Bay on St. Thomas.

Please note: Samples were not collected at the following beaches:
• Water Bay on St. Thomas
• All beaches on St. Croix.

11/06/2026
We’d like to share a few images of the newest addition to the Territorial Parks and Protected Areas Division of DPNR. Me...
10/06/2026

We’d like to share a few images of the newest addition to the Territorial Parks and Protected Areas Division of DPNR.

Meet Lowry Hill—a 53-acre tract of undeveloped land situated along the ridge between Altona Lagoon on the north shore of St. Croix and Great Pond on the south shore.

Preserving undeveloped landscapes like Lowry Hill is important for the Virgin Islands. Forested areas help reduce stormwater runoff, protect downstream ecosystems, and increase groundwater recharge.

Look through these drone images to experience the property from every angle!

This project is supported by the DPNR Division of Territorial Parks & Protected Areas through the NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Grant. Visit dpnr.vi.gov/parks/crrc to learn more about programs funded through this opportunity!

📸 Photos:

Help Shape the Future of Fort Christian MuseumThe Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), Division of Libra...
09/06/2026

Help Shape the Future of Fort Christian Museum

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums, invites the community to participate in a Virtual Town Hall Meeting focused on the future exhibition planning and visitor experience at Fort Christian Museum.

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM AST
📍 Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams

The evening will include:

🎤 A 35-minute presentation on proposed conceptual exhibition themes and interpretive storytelling opportunities

💬 A Community Q&A Session to share ideas, perspectives, and recommendations

📝 An Online Public Survey to provide additional feedback through July 6, 2026

Your input will help inform the conceptual design and interpretive direction of future exhibits at Fort Christian Museum, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands' most significant historic landmarks.

Review the presentation:
http://bit.ly/4uV8r1O

Take the survey:
https://bit.ly/4xkzRj8

Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 254 059 854 527 850
Passcode: yL3CH7tX

Your Voice. Our History. Their Future.

St. Thomas Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 4:00pm. This me...
09/06/2026

St. Thomas Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 4:00pm. This meeting will be held via the video conferencing platform Microsoft Teams. The following information should be used to participate in the meeting:

Microsoft Teams
Teams Meeting ID: 273 815 612 257 744
Passcode: bv3QM3vA

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#45 Mars Hill
Frederiksted
00804

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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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