Calendar
Date
4th
Annual Annual GIS Conference
"Regional and Local Integration of GIS Technology
through Business and Intergovernmental Collaboration"
Theresa Anduze-Parris,
PhD
GIS Coordinator - Tax Assessors Office
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
1131 King Street, Suite 101
Christiansted. St. Croix 00820
(340) 773-6459 ext.
3131
(340) 773-4052
When Novemner 19 - 21, 2008
Location Hotel Site and Conference to be
Announced
Attachment GIS_Pre_registration_Form_08.pdf
Website
http://www.ltg.gov.vi/
Email theresa.parris@lgo-vi.gov
19-Nov-08
to
21-Nov-08
5th
Annual VI Brownfields Forum
- "Paving The Way For Redevelopment"
This year's forum, "Paving The Way For Redevelopment", will bring together a diverse group who are affected by and involved in redevelopment of VI Brownfield from property owners to developers, concerned citizens, government and federal agencies, community leaders, financial and environmental specialists. The event will be held on July 30, 2008, at the Westin Resort, St. John Topics include:
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Public/Private Partnerships
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Local and Federal Grants
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VI Voluntary Clean-Up
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Program Updates VI Brownfields Act
To register, contact Dr. Clanicia Pelle at 773-1082 email
clanicia.pelle@dpnr.gov.vi or Kysha Wallace at 774-3320 email
kysha.wallace@dpnr.gov.vi.
http://www.dpnr.gov.vi/dep/brownfields.htm
30-July-08
Building
Safety Week
- Division Of Building Permits Celebrates “Building Safety Week"
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that the Division of Building Permits is celebrating the 28th annual “Building Safety Week” from Monday May 5 through Friday, May 9, 2008. Click here for details.
In brief events include:
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Monday, May 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Opening ceremony at the Florence Williams Library on St. Croix. Local safety and inspection experts will be guest speakers.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. - Comprehensive presentation on Building permits and building safety in our community will be given to students at St. Croix Career and Technical Education Center.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - Director Maureen Burke-Ventura and staff will appear on the Sam Topp Talk Show to discuss Building Safety issues.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008 - Inspection agency Krause Manning and Permits staff will take Charlotte Amalie students on a tour of the Marriot Frenchmen’s Cove construction site at different stages of development.
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Friday, May 9, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The Division of Permits in conjunction with Home Depot will have an educational outreach from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the stores premises. Brochures and literature on building safety and fire prevention tips for homes and families, tips on mold prevention and control, and the benefits of building permits will be on hand.
5-May-08
Through
9-May-08
Seminars
- Virgin Islands Energy Office to Hold Transportation Seminars
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that the Virgin Islands Energy Office will hold two seminars on the efficient use of transportation vehicles. The seminars will be held on Tuesday, October 23rd and Tuesday, October 30th at the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority building in Frenchtown at 6 p.m. The seminars will offer tips to increase gas mileage, such as efficient driving techniques and regular car maintenance. “As the price of gasoline steadily rises, we expect more residents to be interested in getting as much information as possible on how to efficiently use their energy resources,” said Energy Operations Coordinator, Joseph Daniel. For more information call Daniel at 774-3320.
23-Oct-07
October
2007 - Energy Awareness Month:
"Clean and Green for a Secure Energy Future"
Week 1
St. Croix T.V. 8 Appearance (Tentative)
St. Croix Radio Appearance on WDHP (Tentative)
St. Thomas St. Peter & Paul School Presentation 12:00 pm
St. John Rotary Club Presentation at 12:30 pm
Energy Audit at St. Croix Methodist School 9:00 am
“Saved by the Sun” film show at UVI St. Thomas 7:00 pm
Week 2
St. Thomas Sugar Estate Post Office - Outreach at 10:00 am
St. Croix Fire Service Administration Office - Presentation 9:00 am - 10:00 am
St. Croix Richmond Post Office - Outreach at 10:00 am
St. Croix Innovative Telephone (Sunny Isle) - Employee Presentation 8:00 am - 9:00 am
St. Croix Innovative Telephone (Mon Bijou) - Employee Presentation
St. Thomas/ Outreach at Home Depot - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
“Saved by The Sun” film show at St. Croix Caribbean Community Theatre 4:00 pm
St. Croix/Outreach at Sunshine Mall - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Week 3
St. Croix Educational Complex - Quest 9:00am
St. Croix Chamber of Commerce - Presentation at 12:00pm
St. Croix Fire Service Prevention - Presentation 9:00 am – 10:00 am
St. Thomas/Outreach at Cost-U-Less 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Energy Audit at St. Croix Light House at 9:00 am
Week 4
St. Croix Rotary West Presentation at 6:30 pm
St. Thomas VI Housing Finance Authority Presentation at 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Eulalie R. Rivera School Presentation
St. Thomas Bovoni Housing Presentation 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Croix Youth Rehabilitation Center Presentation 10:00am - 11:00am
Week 5
St. Thomas VI Housing Finance Authority Presentation 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Virgin Islands Energy Office Mission Statement:
To
promote energy efficiency and advocate the use of renewable energy
technology for the public & private sectors, and residents of the
Virgin Islands through energy education, outreach, financial
incentives, and technical assistance.
Public Meeting
- Clean Water Act Section 319(H) Grant
Acting Commissioner Claudette C. Lewis is pleased to announce that for Fiscal Year 2007, federal grant monies are available under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act for government agencies and nonprofit organizations to address non-point sources of pollution in the territory. Two public meetings are scheduled to explain the grant application process, January 31, 2007 (St. Croix) and February 2, 2007 (St. Thomas). Click for additional information.
Work
Shop
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CZM Hosts Free Workshop on Permitting
Process
Seminars
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DPNR Hosts 3rd Annual Brownfields
Forum
Library
Reading
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Florence Williams Public Library to Present
Open Microphone Poetry Reading
The Friends of the Florence Williams Public Library presents "poetry @ your library", an open microphone poetry reading in celebration of Black History Month. The event is scheduled for Friday at 7-9 pm, February 3, 2006, at the Florence Williams Public Library, St. Croix. Click here for more information and to download an information flyer.
VI Brownfields
Workshop
Reshaping the VI with Redevelopment
Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The 2nd Annual brownfields workshop features an impressive selection of speakers including Larry D’Andrea, EPA Region II Brownfields Program Manager, Charlie Bartsch, Northeast-Midwest Institute, Al Price, Buffalo, NY Department of Planning and others. Register now, space is limited!
Sponsored by the Government of the US Virgin Islands, Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Protection.
24th
Annual International Submerged
Lands Management Conference
St. John, US Virgin Islands
Sponsored by the Government of the US Virgin Islands, Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Coastal Zone Management Division
9th
Annual V. I. Non-Point
Source
Conference
Sponsored by the Government of the US Virgin Islands, Department of Planning and Natural Resources: Coastal Zone Management Program, Division of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish & Wildlife; the University of the Virgin Islands: Cooperative Extension Service, Conservation Data Center & Marine Advisory Service and others.