Coastweeks 2024 (2)
Office of the Commissioner GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES --------0-------- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 4611 Tutu Park Mall 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted Suite 300, 2nd Floor St. Croix, VI 00840 St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 773-1082 (340) 774-3320 dpnr.vi.gov Contact: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov Monday, September 23, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CZM TO PARTICIPATE IN COASTWEEKS INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is pleased to announce that the Division of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) will take part in the COAST WEEKS INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP, also known as COASTWEEKS, from Saturday, September 16th to Sunday, October 29th. This nationwide event, coordinated by The Ocean Conservancy, has played a crucial role in environmental conservation in the Virgin Islands for the past 30 years, thanks to the support of numerous community partners and the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service. …
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Office of the Commissioner GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES --------0-------- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 4611 Tutu Park Mall 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted Suite 300, 2nd Floor St. Croix, VI 00840 St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 773-1082 (340) 774-3320 dpnr.vi.gov Contact: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov Monday, September 23, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CZM TO PARTICIPATE IN COASTWEEKS INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is pleased to announce that the Division of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) will take part in the COAST WEEKS INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP, also known as COASTWEEKS, from Saturday, September 16th to Sunday, October 29th. This nationwide event, coordinated by The Ocean Conservancy, has played a crucial role in environmental conservation in the Virgin Islands for the past 30 years, thanks to the support of numerous community partners and the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service. “The removal of debris is essential for maintaining the vibrancy and aesthetic quality of our ecosystems,” said Commissioner Oriol. “Collecting data during cleanups is equally important as it helps us capture vital information, such as the types, quantities, and weight of debris removed. Without this data, simply removing debris does not effectively prevent or reduce future accumulation on our coastlines.” CZM has designated the following beaches for this year’s cleanup: • Lindbergh Beach on St. Thomas • Columbus Landing, Salt River on St. Croix DPNR is calling on the community for support. Student volunteers are encouraged to participate and can earn community service hours. The St. Thomas cleanup will take place on Saturday, October 12th, and the St. Croix cleanup will happen on Saturday, October 19th. Both cleanups are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., supplies, including gloves, bags, and water, will be provided. For more information, please contact Zola Roper, Marine Debris Coordinator, at (340) 774-3320 ext. 5134 or via email at zola.roper@dpnr.vi.gov.