St Croix Environmental Association

Education: delivered programs to provide hands-on learning and enjoyment of st. Croix's wildlife and natural areas through snorkel clinics, coral conservation corp, hikes, turtle watches, kayak trips, bird watching and other special activities. Host earth day ecofair, featuring presentations and interactive lessons from public and private sector environmental agencies. Coordinate special programs such as clean roadside and beach clean-up, conservation awareness and teacher training. Conduct a summer program to deliver experiential nature activities to local summer camps for elementary school age children. Created an environmental leadership program as a pathway to sea reconnecting with local schools post pandemic.

Advocacy: programs focused on community organizing by training and coordinating a coalition of dedicated community members to take action on environmental justice issues on st. Croix. Continuing work with the epa to enforce regulations on the limetree bay refinery. Held virtual town hall meetings with local residents and officials.