About The DPNR

The United States Virgin Islands Department of Planning & Natural Resources (DPNR) was established in 1987, under Act 5265 of the Government Reorganization and Consolidation Act.

DPNR serves as the agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of all laws pertaining to the preservation and conservation of fish and wildlife, trees and vegetation, coastal zones, cultural and historical resources, water resources, and air, water and oil pollution. DPNR is also responsible for oversight and compliance of land survey, land subdivision, development and building permits, code enforcement, earth change permits, zoning administration, boat registration, and mooring and anchoring of vessels within territorial waters. The Department formulates long-range comprehensive and functional development plans for the human, economic and physical resources of the territory.

This Agency is mandated to promote, implement, support, maintain and coordinate library and information services and museums, and preserve items of historical significance in the archives of the Virgin Islands. The Department is further obligated to formulate functional development plans for the territory’s human, economic and physical resources.

DPNR has eleven (11) primary operating divisions, each with its own unique set of administrative and/or regulatory mandates.

See links on the left for information on each division.