The Virgin Islands Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. (V.I. RC&D) and its Board
of Directors invite you to explore our website. You will find information and details about the
community projects we have successfully completed to achieve our Area Plan goals and objectives,
as identified in the following three priority areas of concern:
Land Conservation & Water Management:erosion & sediment control, pollution prevention, improving water quality and onsite waste water disposal systems, storm water & flood control, farm water supply.
Land Management:trash & litter management; energy conservation, alternate fuels & climate change; fish & wildlife habitat protection and restoration; environmental education; promoting sustainable agriculture & alternative crops.
Community Development:strategic planning, leadership training, grant searches & grant-writing assistance, organizational support.
The V.I. RC&D is an
independent, locally-directed, non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that was incorporated in June 1990.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Natural Resources Conservation Service provides
administrative, technical, and financial support to the Council. Our membership represents local and
federal agencies, community groups, non-governmental organizations and individuals who volunteer
their time and resources to enhance the quality of life for the Virgin Islands community. We
encourage you to Join the Council and volunteer
your time and resources to make things happen!
The Council has been recognized in the category of Non-Profit Organization, Environmental or Community Group. The Environmental Quality Award is the highest recognition presented to the public by the U.S. EPA Region 2 office. This award recognizes individuals & organizations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to protecting and enhancing environmental quality in Region 2. To be selected, nominees must have:
Significantly contributed to improving environmental quality in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands during the prior year.
Demonstrated a high achievement level in the award category.
Created unique or location-specific benefits, produced results that are sustainable or reproducible, or increased public involvement in environmental action.
EPA will hold a ceremony on Friday, April 25th, at their offices in New York City to honor this year's Award recipients. Congratulations & thank you to all past and present V.I. RC&D Council members for all your years of hard work that have helped the Council to garner this prestigious award!
VI RC&D President Marcia Taylor and Vice President Diane Capehart accept VI RC&D’s 2008 Environmental Quality Award at the April 25 awards ceremony in NY. Presenting the award is Alan Steinberg, Regional Administrator of Region 2 (left) and James Walsh, NY Congressman (right).
Want to be part of the pollution solution in the V.I.? Install a Rain Garden on your property to help reduce flooding and pollution of our coastal waters. Visit the V.I. RC&D Rain Garden Demonstration Project at the V.I. Waste Management Authority Green House Program, located on Centerline Road in Estate Lower Love, St. Croix (immediately west of the St. Croix Educational Complex) or check out our Rain Garden page for more information.
Disclaimer: All V.I. RC&D programs and services are offered on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual preference, and marital or familial status. To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., 20250, or call (202) 720-7327 (voice) or (202) 720-1127 (TDD). USDA is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Bordeaux Sunday Farmers Market & Fun Day July 27, 2008, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bordeaux Tennis Courts, St. Thomas
Contact Derek "Alpha" Hodge at 774-4204 for details.
V.I. RC&D Board Meeting
July 30, 2008, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
USDA Service Center Conference Room, Gallows Bay, St. Croix
Manure Composting Training St. Croix: August 26, 2008, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm,
Room 133, UVI Research & Extension Center
St. Thomas: August 27, 2008, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm,
UVI Small Business Development Center Training Room
