Environment

V.I. Clean Coasts Announces Residential Erosion Control Program Aimed at Improving Drainage, Runoff and Erosion Issues

The Virgin Islands Conservation Society, in a partnership with Island Designs Landscape & Storm Water Solutions, and the Department of Planning & Natural Resources have announced the expansion of the VI Clean Coasts program to include assistance for homeowners. According to the release, a new Residential Erosion Control program will provide residential property owners with professional site assessments and concept designs for improvements to address drainage runoff and erosion issues. “I am thrilled to see the continuation and growth of the VI Clean Coasts Program," said Coastal Zone Management Education & Outreach Coordinator and VICC Program Manager, Kitty Edwards. “Being able to expand our efforts to include homeowners means that this program can work for anyone wanting to protect the beautiful environment of the Virgin Islands. We have to work together to protect what we love.” Homeowners experiencing stormwater runoff and erosion concerns are encouraged to apply to the Resident...