The Friends of the STXEEMP are still diligently seeking to build awareness of the territory’s first marine park–the St. Croix East End Marine Park. We did a lot in 2013 and have so much more planned for 2014–snorkel outings, lunch seminars, bayside hikes, presentations, stand-up paddle boarding, TWO lionfish derbies and a new event, Don’t … Continue reading
The first sighting of this venomous beast in our waters was 2003, and the first response plan was written in 2009. Now is the time to reload our spear guns, tie our response to economic benefits, and build our capacity for dealing with and learning about the lionfish. The Nature Conservancy, working with DPNR’s DFW and … Continue reading
One hundred fifty seventh graders from John H. Woodson Junior High attended the World Water Day Celebration at the Richmond WAPA facility yesterday on St. Croix. The Celebration was coordinated by the always organized Lynnea Roberts at St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA). In small groups, each student visited eight stations around the VI Water and … Continue reading
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