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.

Come say hello! The St. Croix East End Marine Park’s visitor center will be open from 9:30-4:00pm. 🪸 Located on South Sh...
04/09/2026

Come say hello! The St. Croix East End Marine Park’s visitor center will be open from 9:30-4:00pm. 🪸

Located on South Shore road. Keep an eye out for the roadside sign!

Click below for this week's Beach Advisoryhttps://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Beach-Advisory-9.4.26.pdfunsafe...
04/09/2026

Click below for this week's Beach Advisory
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Beach-Advisory-9.4.26.pdf
unsafe for swimming or fishing:
• Coki Point, St. Thomas
• Sprat Hall, St. Croix
• Princess Condo Row, St. Croix

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT DPNRhttps://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Vacancies-9.3.26.pdfInterested applicants ple...
03/09/2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT DPNR
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Vacancies-9.3.26.pdf
Interested applicants please visit the Division of Personnel’s website

DPNR COMMISSIONER DELIVERS ALL-ISLANDS COMMITTEE CHAIRS REPORT AT 52ND U.S. CORAL REEF TASK FORCE MEETINGhttps://dpnr.vi...
02/09/2026

DPNR COMMISSIONER DELIVERS ALL-ISLANDS COMMITTEE CHAIRS REPORT AT 52ND U.S. CORAL REEF TASK FORCE MEETING
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ALL-ISLANDS-COMMITTEE-CHAIRS-REPORT.pr_.pdf

DPNR ISSUES HURRICANE PREPARATION GUIDANCE FOR BOATERShttps://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hurricane-Prep-for-...
28/08/2026

DPNR ISSUES HURRICANE PREPARATION GUIDANCE FOR BOATERS

https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hurricane-Prep-for-boaters-2026.pdf

DPNR ISSUES HURRICANE PREPARATION GUIDANCE FOR CONTRACTORS, DEVELOPERS, AND HOMEOWNERShttps://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/upl...
28/08/2026

DPNR ISSUES HURRICANE PREPARATION GUIDANCE FOR CONTRACTORS, DEVELOPERS, AND HOMEOWNERS
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hurricane-Prep-for-contractors-2026.pdf

ST. THOMAS- ST. JOHN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TOHOLD MONTHLY MEETINGhttps://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/0...
28/08/2026

ST. THOMAS- ST. JOHN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TO
HOLD MONTHLY MEETING
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STT-STJ-HPC-Meeting-9.8.26.pdf

DPNR PRESENTS “TALKING BOOKS BOOK CLUB WITH NINA GARCIA"https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Talking-Books-boo...
28/08/2026

DPNR PRESENTS “TALKING BOOKS BOOK CLUB WITH NINA GARCIA"

https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Talking-Books-book-club-Sep-9-2026.pdf

Click below for this week's Beach Advisoryhttps://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Beach-Advisory-8.28.26.pdf
28/08/2026

Click below for this week's Beach Advisory
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Beach-Advisory-8.28.26.pdf

🌡️ Heat Level: Sweltering!🛠️ Park Maintenance: Ongoing!There are signs up at various locations in the Maroon Sanctuary T...
25/08/2026

🌡️ Heat Level: Sweltering!

🛠️ Park Maintenance: Ongoing!

There are signs up at various locations in the Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park on St. Croix! Team TPPA is working to help community members easily identify our property boundaries.

Photo Feature: Juan Cruz, TPPA Property and Operations Manager

📸: Chantelle Quinones

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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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