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Caneel Bay Statement From NPS
Statement from Virgin Islands National Park Acting Superintendent Penny Del Bene concerning the Caneel Bay Resort Retained Use Estate ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands — “The National Park Service (NPS)…
Friends September Newsletter
Do you know what clues a mother sea turtle leaves behind when coming ashore to lay her eggs? Our Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring and Protection volunteers do! They receive training…
Penelope Del Bene Begins 120-Day Assignment As Acting Superintendent
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NEWS RELEASE On Wednesday, Sept. 6, Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument welcomed Penelope Del Bene, as she officially began her 120-day…
Friends August Newsletter
Discovering the quiet blessings bestowed by the early morning light are a bonus for the 80 volunteers who monitor St. John’s beaches during sea turtle nesting season, which has just…
National Park Service Update On Caneel
NPS Statement | July 28, 2023 We are pleased to announce the completion of the Caneel Bay redevelopment and management environmental assessment (EA), outlining plans to restore commercial overnight accommodations…
Summer Work Programs Connect Youth With Heritage, Natural Environment
By ANDREA MILAM St. John Correspondent , Virgin Islands Daily News, Jul 20, 2023 Ask the members of the two youth crews working in the Virgin Islands National Park this…
NPS announces Scott B. Simmons as Acting Superintendent of Virgin Islands National Park
VINP Facebook statement | July 15, 2023 The National Park Service (NPS) announces Scott B. Simmons will serve as Acting Superintendent of Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral…
Friends July Newsletter
Summer is that wonderful time of the year when school is out, the water is warm, and here on St. John, Emancipation Day and Carnival are times to embrace family,…
Friends of Virgin Islands National Park to Bring Junior Ocean Explorers Program to St. John
Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is bringing the popular Junior Ocean Explorers program — run by University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service (VIMAS)…
Friends June Newsletter
This month’s newsletter looks back on the 20th Beach-to-Beach Power Swim which was a huge success thanks to the community on our island! It was also a reminder of how important…